Understanding Causes of Distortion Through Modeling and Experiments

Author:

Charlie Li

Date Published:

2026

Journal/Conference:

AM&P Technical Articles

Pages:

29-32

Summary:

This study uses a carburized Pyrowear 675 Almen strip to isolate and quantify causes of quench distortion during heat treating by measuring bow distortion after each processing step and comparing that to simulated results.

How was DANTE Used?:

This study uses DANTE to simulate the distortion in the Pyrowear 675 Almen strip that was then compared to the real life results.

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