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The power assist system of an electric bicycle uses a magnetostrictive torque sensor to detect the pedal force based on the magnetic properties of the crankshaft, which change according to stress. Fe–Ni alloy plating is used to coat the surface of the crankshaft with a magnetic film to enhance the magnetostrictive effect. However, the sensor performance decreases as the plating solution degrades, which necessitates replacement of the plating solution. In this study, experiments were performed to investigate how to prevent or mitigate degradation of the plating solution to reduce waste. The amounts of carbon and sulfur in the magnetic film were found to increase with degradation of the plating solution. The carbon derived from organic reducing agents and their decomposition products, and the sulfur derived from stress relievers and their decomposition products. A method was developed for reducing the amounts of carbon and sulfur in the magnetic film, which would help maintain the sensor
Ohnishi, Hiromichi
In recent years, accurate gear processing is required for various products to improve efficient power transmission and small noise and vibration. On the other hand, the accuracy tends to be worse by high speed processing for increasing production efficiency. Therefore, we investigated relationship between gear honing machine vibration and the accuracy. The vibration acceleration of the honing machine was measured at various conditions, and the gear accuracy was measured after processing. As results, the accuracy was observed to be affected by both the original gear accuracy before honing processing and the gear secondary rotational vibration of the machine in operation. Subsequently, we applied transfer path analysis (TPA) to investigate which directional force in operation increased the vibration. As the results, the contribution from the input force at gear processing point along normal direction was the main contributor. Then, vibration transmission characteristics of the machine
Hanioka, HiroakiOgawa, YunosukeYoshida, JunjiOnishi, YoichiKurokawa, Yasuhiro
The significant mechanical features of aluminum alloy, including cost-effectiveness, lightweight, durability, high reliability, and easy maintenance, have made it an essential component of the automobile industry. Automobile parts including fuel tanks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, brake elements, and engine blocks are made of aluminum alloy. The primary causes of its engineering failure are fatigue and fracture. Aluminum alloys' fatigue resistance is frequently increased by surface strengthening methods like ultrasonic shot peening (USP). This article discusses the shot peening dynamics analysis and the influence of ultrasonic shot peening parameters on material surface modification using the DEM-FEM coupling method. Firstly, the projectile motion characteristics under different processes are simulated and analyzed by EDEM. The projectile dynamics characteristics are imported into Ansys software to realize DEM-FEM coupling analysis, and the surface modification characteristics of
Adeel, MuhammadAzeem, NaqashXue, HongqianHussain, Muzammil
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of bars and rods 0.750 to 3.500 inches (19.05 to 88.90 mm), inclusive, in nominal diameter or least distance between parallel sides (see 8.5).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposited zinc-nickel on metal parts, including fasteners and other standard parts.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers an aluminum alloy in the form of rolled or cold-finished bars, rods, and wire and of flash-welded rings conforming to the dimensions listed in Table 2 (see 8.6).
AMS D Nonferrous Alloys Committee
This specification covers requirements for the superfinishing of High Velocity Oxygen/Fuel (HVOF) applied tungsten carbide thermal spray coatings.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This AIR presents an abbreviated review of the metallurgical phenomena known as whiskers. It is not all encompassing; rather, it is intended to introduce the design engineer to the technical issues of metallic whiskers, their formation, and the potentially dangerous problems they can cause.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposited silver on other metals, usually with a nickel strike between the basis metal and the silver.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the engineering requirements for cadmium deposited on ferrous and nonferrous metals using a low hydrogen embrittlement (LHE) electroplating process.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
In the realm of low-altitude flight power systems, such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), ensuring the safety and optimal performance of batteries is of utmost importance. Lithium (Li) plating, a phenomenon that affects battery performance and safety, has garnered significant attention in recent years. This study investigates the intricate relationship between Li plating and the growth profile of cell thickness in Li-ion batteries. Previous research often overlooked this critical aspect, but our investigation reveals compelling insights. Notably, even during early stage of capacity fade (~ 5%), Li plating persists, leading to a remarkable final cell thickness growth exceeding 20% at an alarming 80% capacity fade. These findings suggest the potential of utilizing cell thickness growth as a novel criterion for qualifying and selecting cells, in addition to the conventional measure of capacity degradation. Monitoring the growth profile of cell thickness can enhance the
Zhang, JianZheng, Yiting
This SAE Standard defines the method for deriving and verifying the peening intensity exerted onto a part surface during shot peening or other surface enhancement processes.
Surface Enhancement Committee
Anode-free sodium metal batteries (AFSMBs) with initial zero sodium anodes are promising energy-storage devices to achieve high energy density and low cost. The morphology and reversibility of sodium controls the cycling lifespan of the AFSMBs, which is directly affected by the separator. Here, we compared the sodium deposition and corresponding electrochemical behaviors under the influence of three commercial separators, which were Celgard 2500, Al2O3-coated PP separator and glass fiber (denoting as 2500, C-PP and GF). Firstly, the reversibility of sodium plating/stripping was tested using half-cells, where coulombic efficiencies were stable at ~99.89% for C-PP and GF compare to 99.65% for 2500, indicating more dead sodium were formed for 2500. Then, the morphologies of deposited sodium were compared using optical microscopy. Compared to inhomogeneous sodium growth under 2500, C-PP obtained more flatter sodium layer with less height difference, attributing to the high mechanical
Qin, NanJin, LimingZheng, Jim P.
This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposited bronze plate and its subsequent removal.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for electroless nickel with phosphorus deposited on various materials.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for an electrodeposit of cadmium diffused into an electrodeposit of nickel on carbon, low-alloy, and corrosion-resistant steels.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposition of tin on metals and the properties of the deposit.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposited zinc-nickel on metal parts, including fasteners and other standard parts.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
A research team from Pohang University has successfully enhanced the performance and durability of all-solid-state batteries. This breakthrough was made possible through the implementation of a novel approach known as bottom electrodeposition.
The complete requirements for procuring the product shall consist of this document and the latest Issue of the basic specification, AMS2431.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification defines the requirements for in-process correction of foundry discontinuities by manual welding of castings.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This document establishes the requirements for the sequencing of processes relating to parts fabricated from 300M or 4340 modified steel heat treated to, or to be heat treated to, 270,000 psi (1860 MPa) minimum ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and higher.
AMS E Carbon and Low Alloy Steels Committee
For years, expertise in terrestrial applications has served as a launchpad for innovation. Companies honed their skills by building the networks that connected us on earth, but now, eyes are turning skyward. By adapting their capabilit ies to the unique demands of non-terrestrial applications, these same players are unlocking new possibilities and rewriting the rules of communication beyond the atmosphere. Here, Dan Rhodes, Director of Business Development at designer and manufacturer of RF-to-mmWave components and subsystems, Filtronic, explores the bridge between terrestrial expertise and non-terrestrial ambitions, highlighting how terrestrial success is becoming the fuel for stellar solutions. Bridging the terrestrial and non-terrestrial worlds is not merely a matter of applying existing technologies to a new canvas. While both environments share fundamental principles of communication and rely on robust components such as transmitters, receivers, filters and amplifiers, the shift
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) addresses the general procedure for the best practices for minimizing uncertainty when calibrating thermal conductivity and cold cathode vacuum gauges, which includes the vacuum sensor(s) and accompanying electronics necessary for a pressure measurement to be made. It also includes the best practices for an in-process verification where limitations make it impossible to follow the best practices for minimizing uncertainty. Verifying the accuracy and operation of vacuum gauges is critical to ensure the maintenance of processes while under vacuum.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification establishes the requirements for a hard anodic coating on aluminum and aluminum alloys.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
The paramount importance of titanium alloy in implant materials stems from its exceptional qualities, yet the optimization of bone integration and mitigation of wear and corrosion necessitate advanced technologies. Consequently, there has been a surge in research efforts focusing on surface modification of biomaterials to meet these challenges. This project is dedicated to enhancing the surface of titanium alloys by employing shot peening and powder coatings of titanium oxide and zinc oxide. Comparative analyses were meticulously conducted on the mechanical and wear properties of both treated and untreated specimens, ensuring uniformity in pressure, distance, and time parameters across all experiments. The outcomes underscore the efficacy of both methods in modifying the surface of the titanium alloy, leading to substantial alterations in surface properties. Notably, the treated alloy exhibited an impressive nearly 12% increase in surface hardness compared to its untreated counterpart
Balasubramanian, K.Bragadeesvaran, S. R.Raja, R.Jannet, Sabitha
This specification establishes nondestructive testing methods, sampling frequency, and acceptance criteria for the inspection of metal castings.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
Leaf Springs are commonly used as a suspension in heavy commercial vehicles for higher load carrying capacity. The leaf springs connect the vehicle body with road profile through the axle & tire assembly. It provides the relative motion between the vehicle body and road profile to improve the ride & handling performance. The leaf springs are designed to provide linear stiffness and uniform strength characteristics throughout its travel. Leaf springs are generally subjected to dynamic loads which are induced due to different road profiles & driving patterns. Leaf spring design should be robust as any failure in leaf springs will put vehicle safety at risk and cost the vehicle manufacturer their reputation. The design of a leaf spring based on conventional methods predicts the higher stress levels at the leaf spring center clamp location and stress levels gradually reduce from the center to free ends of the leaf spring. In RWUP conditions, the failures of leaf spring can occur at the
Balasubramani, SritharkumarS Kangde, SuhasMohapatra, Durga PrasadM, Ayyappadas
Aluminum alloy has become an indispensable part of the automotive industry because of its excellent mechanical properties such as lightweight, high strength, high reliability, maintainability, and low cost. Aluminum alloy is used in automobiles, such as engine blocks, cylinder heads, intake manifolds, brake components, and fuel tanks. Fatigue and fracture are the main reasons for its engineering failure. Surface strengthening techniques, such as ultrasonic shot peening (USP), are often used to improve the fatigue resistance of aluminum alloys. This article expounds on the working principle of USP and elucidates the influence of USP process parameters on the surface characteristics of aluminum alloy. Experimental results observed the effects of USP parameters on surface properties such as surface roughness, microhardness, and surface morphology. The effects of shot peening (SP) diameter, vibration amplitude of ultrasonic vibrating head, and sample placement angle on the surface state of
Adeel, MuhammadAzeem, NaqashXue, Hongqian
This specification establishes the engineering requirements for producing an acid-type, anodic coating on magnesium alloys and the properties of the coating.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for a layer of electrodeposited silver followed by a layer of electrodeposited rhodium.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers requirements for silver deposited on metal parts with a nickel strike between the basis metal and the silver deposit.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This document provides a recommended practice for determining decarburization and carburization in heat treated carbon and low-alloy steel parts other than case hardened parts. It is not applicable to raw materials.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for electrodeposited zinc plating.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification establishes the requirements for a chemical conversion coating on titanium alloys.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for vacuum deposited cadmium.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers a procedure for revealing the macrostructure and microstructure of titanium alloys.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for qualification, requalification, and certification of etch inspectors.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification establishes the engineering requirements for producing an acid-type, anodic coating on magnesium alloys and the properties of the coating.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers the requirements for ion vapor deposited (IVD) aluminum on steel, titanium, and aluminum alloys.
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
This specification covers characteristics for chemistry, microstructure, density, hardness, size, shape, and appearance of zirconium oxide-based ceramic shot, suitable for peening surfaces of parts by impingement.
Surface Enhancement Committee
This specification covers engineering requirements for the grinding of tungsten carbide high velocity oxygen/fuel (HVOF) thermal spray coatings applied to high strength steels (220 ksi and above).
AMS B Finishes Processes and Fluids Committee
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