WO2021090799A1 - クランクシャフト及びクランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a crankshaft and a material for a crankshaft.
- Crankshafts are manufactured by hot forging steel materials into raw materials, then machining such as cutting, grinding and drilling, and if necessary, surface hardening treatment such as induction hardening.
- induction hardening part not only the part that is induction hardened (hereinafter referred to as “induction hardening part”) but also the part that is not induction hardened (hereinafter “non-induction hardening part”). It is also necessary to improve the hardness of). In order to improve the hardness of both the induction hardened portion and the non-induction hardened portion, it is effective to increase the C content of the steel material. However, when the C content is increased, there is a problem that the machinability is lowered and the processing cost is increased.
- V is a relatively expensive element and has a high risk of price fluctuations, it is preferable not to use V from a commercial point of view.
- International Publication No. 2010/140596 contains steel for machine structural use with improved machinability and hot workability by balancing the four elements N, Ti, B, and Al so as to satisfy a specific relationship. It is disclosed. Further, International Publication No. 2011/155605 discloses a high-strength steel having improved machinability by appropriately controlling the area ratio of bainite contained in the metal structure according to the amount of C contained in the steel. ing.
- Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-30160 discloses a mechanical structure steel containing a predetermined amount of Al.
- International Publication No. 2010-116670 discloses a carburized steel part containing a predetermined amount of Al.
- Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-162780 discloses a method for manufacturing a forged part capable of forming a portion having a high strength and a portion having a low strength in one part without tempering.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a crankshaft having excellent fatigue strength and machinability.
- the crankshaft according to one embodiment of the present invention is a crankshaft having pins and journals, the chemical composition of which is mass%, C: 0.40 to 0.60%, Si: 0.01 to 1.50. %, Mn: 0.4 to 2.0%, Cr: 0.01 to 0.50%, Al: 0.20 to 0.50%, N: 0.001 to 0.02%, P: 0. 03% or less, S: 0.005 to 0.20%, Nb: 0.005 to 0.060%, Ti: 0 to 0.060%, balance: Fe and impurities, in each of the pins and the journal.
- the hardness at a depth of 1/4 of each diameter from the surface layer is higher than that of HV245, and the structure at the same position is a structure mainly composed of ferrite pearlite, and the ferrite fraction is 16% or more. Is.
- the chemical composition is mass%, C: 0.40 to 0.60%, Si: 0.01 to 1.50%, Mn: 0.4 to 2.0%, Cr: 0.01 to 0.50%, Al: 0.20 to 0.50%, N: 0.001 to 0.02%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.005 to 0.20%, Nb: 0.005 to 0.060%, Ti: 0 to 0.060%, balance: Fe and the process of preparing steel materials that are impurities, and the temperature immediately before finish forging.
- the step of hot forging the steel material so that the temperature is higher than 800 ° C. and lower than 1100 ° C., and after the hot forging, the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C. is 2.5 ° C./sec or less. It includes a step of cooling the steel material.
- the chemical composition is mass%, C: 0.40 to 0.60%, Si: 0.01 to 1.50%, Mn: 0.4 to 2.0%, Cr: 0.01 to 0.50%, Al: 0.20 to 0.50%, N: 0.001 to 0.02%, P: 0.03% or less, S: 0.005 to 0.20%, Nb: 0.005 to 0.060%, Ti: 0.005 to 0.060%, balance: Fe and the process of preparing steel materials that are impurities, and immediately before finish forging.
- the step of hot forging the steel material so that the temperature of the steel material is more than 800 ° C. and 1180 ° C. or less, and after the hot forging, the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C. is 0.07 ° C./sec or less.
- the step of cooling the steel material is provided as described above.
- crankshaft having excellent fatigue strength and machinability can be obtained.
- FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method for manufacturing a crankshaft element according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is one of the heat patterns of the hot forging simulation experiment.
- FIG. 3 is one of the heat patterns of the hot forging simulation experiment.
- FIG. 4 is one of the heat patterns of the hot forging simulation experiment.
- FIG. 5 is one of the heat patterns of the hot forging simulation experiment.
- FIG. 6 is one of the heat patterns of the hot forging simulation experiment.
- FIG. 7 is one of the heat patterns of the hot forging simulation experiment.
- the present inventors examined means for improving the fatigue strength and machinability of the crankshaft, and obtained the following findings.
- the crankshaft used by induction hardening has a high frequency hardening part and a non-induction hardening part (base material).
- the induction hardened part is composed mainly of martensite or tempered martensite, and the non-induction hardened part is composed mainly of ferrite pearlite.
- the ferrite fraction is increased as compared with ordinary ferrite pearlite steel when the C content is the same, both machinability and fatigue strength can be improved.
- the C content is 0.40 to 0.60% by mass, if the ferrite fraction is 16% or more, a steel material having an excellent balance between fatigue strength and machinability can be obtained.
- the ferrite component can be increased by lowering the finish forging temperature in the hot forging process (Masahisa Fujiwara et al., "Material Control Forging Technology Using Machining Heat Treatment", Daido Special Steel Technical Report, No. Vol. 82, No. 2 (2011), pp.157-163).
- the finish forging temperature in the hot forging process
- the life of the die is significantly shortened. From the viewpoint of productivity, it is preferable that the ferrite fraction can be increased without lowering the forging temperature excessively.
- the present inventors have found that the ferrite fraction can be increased by adding an appropriate amount of Al and Nb to the steel material in a composite manner without lowering the forging temperature excessively. This is considered to be due to the following mechanism.
- Austenite grains processed by hot forging undergo recrystallization in order to release the strain introduced by the processing.
- ⁇ grains undergo recrystallization in order to release the strain introduced by the processing.
- the grain growth of ⁇ grains after recrystallization is suppressed by NbC, NbN, and Nb (CN) precipitated in the ⁇ grains.
- the ⁇ grains can be miniaturized.
- the grain boundaries per unit area, which is the nucleation site of ferrite, increase, and the ferrite fraction increases.
- Al is a ferrite forming element, significantly increased the three points A, to expand the generation region of the pro-eutectoid ferrite to the high temperature side. Al also has the effect of increasing the eutectoid carbon concentration and increases the maximum proeutectoid ferrite fraction predicted from the equilibrium state. Steels containing an appropriate amount of Al have a wide precipitation region of proeutectoid ferrite in the cooling process after hot forging, and the maximum proeutectoid ferrite fraction predicted from the equilibrium state is also high. The rate will be higher.
- Nb increases the ferrite fraction by refining ⁇ grains
- Al increases the ferrite fraction by expanding the precipitation region of proeutectoid ferrite and the effect of increasing proeutectoid ferrite by Al itself.
- the present inventors can also further increase the ferrite fraction by adding an appropriate amount of Ti to the steel material in addition to Al and Nb, and by reducing the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C. I found. Then, by adding appropriate amounts of Al, Nb, and Ti to the steel material in a composite manner and setting the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C to 0.07 ° C / sec or less, even if the forging temperature is further increased, It has been found that a predetermined amount of ferrite can be secured.
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- the crankshaft according to this embodiment has the chemical composition described below.
- "%" of the element content means mass%.
- C 0.40 to 0.60% Carbon (C) improves the hardness of the induction hardened portion and the non-induction hardened portion, and contributes to the improvement of fatigue strength. On the other hand, if the C content is too high, the shrinkage resistance and machinability are lowered. Therefore, the C content is 0.40 to 0.60%.
- the lower limit of the C content is preferably 0.45%, more preferably 0.48%.
- the upper limit of the C content is preferably 0.55%, more preferably 0.52%.
- Si 0.01 to 1.50%
- Silicon (Si) has a deoxidizing action and an action of strengthening ferrite.
- the Si content is 0.01 to 1.50%.
- the lower limit of the Si content is preferably 0.05%, more preferably 0.40%.
- the upper limit of the Si content is preferably 1.00%, more preferably 0.60%.
- Mn 0.4-2.0%
- Manganese (Mn) enhances the hardenability of steel and contributes to the improvement of the hardness of induction hardened parts.
- Mn content is 0.4 to 2.0%.
- the lower limit of the Mn content is preferably 1.0%, more preferably 1.2%.
- the upper limit of the Mn content is preferably 1.8%, more preferably 1.6%.
- Chromium (Cr) enhances the hardenability of steel and contributes to the improvement of the hardness of induction hardened parts.
- Cr Chromium
- the lower limit of the Cr content is preferably 0.05%, more preferably 0.10%.
- the upper limit of the Cr content is preferably 0.30%, more preferably 0.20%.
- Al 0.20 to 0.50%
- Aluminum (Al) is a ferrite forming element, significantly increased the three points A, to expand the generation region of the pro-eutectoid ferrite to the high temperature side. Al also has the effect of increasing the eutectoid carbon concentration and increases the maximum proeutectoid ferrite fraction predicted from the equilibrium state.
- the Al content is 0.20 to 0.50%.
- the lower limit of the Al content is preferably 0.25%.
- the upper limit of the Al content is preferably 0.45%, more preferably 0.40%.
- N 0.001 to 0.02% Nitrogen (N) forms nitrides and carbonitrides and contributes to the refinement of crystal grains. On the other hand, if the N content is too high, the hot ductility of the steel will decrease. Therefore, the N content is 0.001 to 0.02%.
- the lower limit of the N content is preferably 0.002%.
- the upper limit of the N content is preferably 0.015%, more preferably 0.01%.
- P 0.03% or less Phosphorus (P) is an impurity. P lowers the corrosion resistance of the steel. Therefore, the P content is 0.03% or less.
- the P content is preferably 0.025% or less, and more preferably 0.02% or less.
- S 0.005 to 0.20% Sulfur (S) forms MnS and enhances the machinability of steel.
- S sulfur
- the lower limit of the S content is preferably 0.010%, more preferably 0.030%, still more preferably 0.035%.
- the upper limit of the S content is preferably 0.15%, more preferably 0.10%.
- Nb 0.005 to 0.060%
- Niobium (Nb) forms NbC, NbN, and Nb (CN) to refine ⁇ grains. This increases the grain boundaries per unit area, which is the nucleation site of ferrite, and increases the ferrite fraction.
- Nb also contributes to the miniaturization of the structure after induction hardening, that is, the structure of the induction hardening portion.
- the Nb content is 0.005 to 0.060%.
- the lower limit of the Nb content is preferably 0.008%, more preferably 0.010%.
- the upper limit of the Nb content is preferably 0.050%, more preferably 0.030%.
- the rest of the chemical composition of the crankshaft according to this embodiment is Fe and impurities.
- the impurities referred to here refer to elements mixed from ores and scraps used as raw materials for steel, or elements mixed from the environment of the manufacturing process.
- the chemical composition of the crankshaft according to this embodiment may contain Ti instead of a part of Fe.
- Ti is a selective element. That is, the chemical composition of the crankshaft according to this embodiment does not have to contain Ti.
- Ti 0 to 0.060% Titanium (Ti) forms TiC, TiN, and Ti (CN) to make ⁇ grains finer. This increases the grain boundaries per unit area, which is the nucleation site of ferrite, and increases the ferrite fraction. In particular, when it is contained together with Nb, the effect of refining ⁇ grains becomes large. On the other hand, even if the Ti content is excessively increased, the effect is saturated. Therefore, the Ti content is 0 to 0.060%.
- the lower limit of the Ti content is preferably 0.005%, more preferably 0.020%.
- the upper limit of the Ti content is preferably 0.050%, more preferably 0.030%.
- the crankshaft according to the present embodiment has a hardness higher than that of the HV245 at a position (hereinafter referred to as "1/4 depth position") at a depth of 1/4 of each diameter from the surface layer in each of the pin and the journal.
- the structure at the same position is a structure mainly composed of ferrite and pearlite, and the ferrite content is 16% or more.
- the 1/4 depth position is set as the measurement position because it is suitable for defining the hardness and structure of the base material that are not affected by induction hardening.
- the hardness at the 1/4 depth position is higher than that of HV245.
- the lower limit of hardness at the 1/4 depth position is preferably HV250, more preferably HV255.
- the upper limit of the hardness at the 1/4 depth position is preferably HV350, more preferably HV300, and even more preferably HV280.
- the hardness at the 1/4 depth position is measured according to JIS Z 2244 (2009) by collecting a sample from a pin and a journal so that the plane perpendicular to the axial direction is the test plane.
- the test force is 300 gf (2.942 N).
- the structure at the 1/4 depth position is mainly composed of ferrite and pearlite.
- the area ratio of the ferrite pearlite at the 1/4 depth position is preferably 90% or more, more preferably 95% or more.
- the structure at the 1/4 depth position further has a ferrite fraction of 16% or more.
- the lower limit of the ferrite fraction of the structure at the 1/4 depth position is preferably 18%, more preferably 20%, and even more preferably 22%.
- the upper limit of the ferrite fraction is not set in particular, but it is considered that the required fatigue strength cannot be obtained if the ferrite fraction becomes too high.
- the upper limit of the ferrite fraction of the structure at the 1/4 depth position is preferably 30%.
- the ferrite fraction of the structure at the 1/4 depth position is measured as follows. Samples are taken from the pins and journal so that the plane perpendicular to the axial direction is the observation plane. The observation surface is polished and etched with a mixed solution of ethanol and nitric acid (Nital). Using an optical microscope (observation magnification 100 to 200 times), the area ratio of ferrite on the etched surface is measured using image analysis. The measured area ratio (%) of ferrite is defined as the ferrite fraction.
- the crankshaft according to this embodiment preferably has an induction hardened layer having a structure mainly composed of martensite or tempered martensite on the surfaces of the pin and the journal.
- the area ratio of martensite or tempered martensite in the induction hardened layer is preferably 90% or more, more preferably 95% or more.
- the thickness of the induction hardening layer is preferably 2 mm or more, more preferably 4 mm or more.
- crankshaft manufacturing method The crankshaft according to the present embodiment is not limited to this, but can be manufactured by subjecting the crankshaft base material described below to machining such as cutting, grinding, or drilling. After machining, induction hardening may be performed if necessary. Further, after induction hardening, tempering may be performed if necessary.
- FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method for manufacturing a crankshaft element shape material according to the present embodiment.
- This manufacturing method includes a step of preparing a steel material (step S1), a step of hot forging the steel material (step S2), and a step of cooling the hot forged steel material (step S3).
- a steel material having the above-mentioned chemical composition is prepared (step S1).
- steel having the above-mentioned chemical composition is melted and continuously cast or slab-rolled to make steel pieces.
- the steel piece may be one that has been subjected to hot working, cold working, heat treatment, or the like in addition to continuous casting or ingot rolling.
- step S2 the steel material is hot forged and processed into a rough shape of the crankshaft.
- the heating conditions for hot forging are not limited to this, but the heating temperature is, for example, 1000 to 1300 ° C., and the holding time is, for example, 1 second to 20 minutes.
- the heating temperature is preferably 1220 to 1280 ° C, more preferably 1240 to 1260 ° C.
- the temperature immediately before finish forging (more specifically, the surface temperature of the steel material immediately before finish forging) is set to more than 800 ° C and less than 1100 ° C.
- the temperature immediately before finish forging can be further increased, but this will be described later, and the case where the temperature immediately before finish forging is set to more than 800 ° C and less than 1100 ° C will be described first. ..
- Hot forging may be performed in multiple times.
- the temperature immediately before the final finish forging may be set to more than 800 ° C and less than 1100 ° C.
- finish forging temperature When the temperature immediately before finish forging (hereinafter, simply referred to as "finish forging temperature”) becomes 1100 ° C. or higher, ⁇ grains become coarse and it becomes difficult to obtain a structure having a high ferrite fraction after cooling. On the other hand, when the finish forging temperature is 800 ° C. or lower, the deformation resistance is remarkably increased, so that the life of the die is remarkably shortened, which makes industrial production difficult, if not impossible. Further, since the pearlite transformation temperature rises and the lamella interval increases, the required hardness may not be obtained.
- the lower limit of the finish forging temperature is preferably 850 ° C, more preferably 900 ° C.
- the upper limit of the finish forging temperature is preferably 1075 ° C, more preferably 1025 ° C.
- the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C. is set to 2.5 ° C./sec or less. If the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C. is made higher than 2.5 ° C./sec, bainite may be formed and a structure mainly composed of ferrite pearlite may not be obtained.
- the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C. is set to 2.5 ° C./sec or less, a structure mainly composed of ferrite pearlite and having a ferrite fraction of 16% or more can be obtained.
- the steel material after hot forging is reheated, the ⁇ grains refined by the hot forging become coarse. As a result, the grain boundaries per unit area, which is the nucleation site of ferrite, are reduced, and a structure having a ferrite fraction of 16% or more may not be obtained.
- the average cooling rate may be reduced by slowly cooling the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C., or the average cooling may be performed by holding the steel material at an arbitrary temperature of 800 to 650 ° C. for a predetermined time. The speed may be reduced.
- the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 800 to 650 ° C. is preferably 1.0 ° C./sec or less, more preferably 0.5 ° C./sec or less, still more preferably 0.07 ° C./sec or less. ..
- the cooling rate in the temperature range lower than 650 ° C. is arbitrary.
- the finish forging temperature can be further increased.
- the ferrite fraction of the structure after cooling can be 16% or more. Specifically, even if the temperature immediately before finish forging is 1100 ° C. or higher and 1180 ° C. or lower, the ferrite fraction of the structure after cooling can be 16% or higher.
- the upper limit of the temperature immediately before finish forging is It is preferably 1150 ° C, more preferably 1120 ° C.
- the crankshaft element material produced by the present embodiment has a hardness higher than that of HV245, a structure mainly composed of ferrite pearlite, and a ferrite fraction of 16% or more.
- crankshaft and a crankshaft element according to an embodiment of the present invention has been described above. According to this embodiment, a crankshaft having excellent fatigue strength and machinability can be obtained.
- test piece with an outer diameter of 8 mm and a height of 12 mm was collected from this material, and a hot forging simulation experiment was conducted by Machining Formaster. 2 to 6 show the heat pattern of the hot forging simulation experiment.
- the heat pattern in FIG. 2 simulates general forging conditions.
- the test piece was held at 1250 ° C. for 10 seconds, then hot compression processing simulating forging was performed at 1100 ° C. to process to a height of 6 mm, and the test piece was air-cooled to room temperature.
- the heat pattern shown in FIG. 3 is obtained by applying a retention process at 700 ° C. after the hot forging shown in FIG.
- a retention treatment was performed at 700 ° C. for 30 minutes, and then air cooling was performed to room temperature.
- the heat pattern in FIG. 4 is a low finish forging temperature.
- the test piece is held at 1250 ° C. for 10 seconds, then the first stage hot compression processing that simulates rough forging is performed at 1100 ° C. to process to a height of 9 mm, and then finish forging is simulated at 1000 ° C.
- the second stage of hot compression processing was performed to a height of 6 mm.
- the heat pattern shown in FIG. 5 is obtained by lowering the finish forging temperature and adding a retention process at 700 ° C.
- the test piece is held at 1250 ° C. for 10 seconds, then the first stage hot compression processing simulating rough forging is performed at 1100 ° C. to process to a height of 9 mm, and then finished at 1000 ° C. or 780 ° C.
- a second stage hot compression process simulating forging was performed to a height of 6 mm. Then, it was held at 700 ° C. for 30 minutes, and then air-cooled to room temperature.
- the heat pattern in FIG. 6 is an increase in the cooling rate after hot forging in FIG.
- the first stage hot compression processing simulating rough forging is performed at 1200 ° C. to process to a height of 9 mm, and then finish forging at 1150 ° C.
- the second stage of hot compression processing was performed to simulate the above, and the height was reduced to 6 mm. Then, it was held at 700 ° C. for 30 minutes, and then air-cooled to room temperature.
- Table 2 shows the conditions for the forging simulation experiment.
- F / P in the "Structure” column of Table 3 indicates that the structure of the test piece was mainly ferrite pearlite.
- F / P / B in the same column indicates that the structure of the test piece was a mixed structure of ferrite pearlite and bainite.
- the numerical value in the “F ⁇ ” column of Table 3 is the ferrite fraction of the structure of the test piece.
- Drill life estimated value The values of "Drill life estimated value" in Table 3 are drilled when drilled with a drill made of SKH51 with an outer diameter of 5 mm, a cutting speed of 50 m / min, a feed of 0.2 mm / rev, no cutting oil, and a drilling depth of 15 mm. It is an estimated value of the number of holes until it becomes impossible. This drill life estimate is an estimate from other experimental results.
- test pieces with test symbols 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 2D, 1G, and 2H had a hardness higher than that of HV245 and a ferrite fraction of 16% or more.
- the test pieces having the test symbols 2D and 2H had a structure in which the ferrite fraction was 16% or more even though the temperatures immediately before the finish forging were relatively high at 1100 ° C and 1150 ° C, respectively. Was there.
- test pieces with test symbols 3B, 4B, 5B, 6A, 7B, and 8A had a ferrite fraction lower than 16%. It is considered that this is because at least one of the Al content and the Nb content of the steels of steel numbers 3 to 8 was too low.
- the hardness of the test pieces with test symbols 9B, 10A, 10B, and 9C was HV245 or less. It is considered that this is because the C content of the steels of steel numbers 9 and 10 was too low.
- test pieces with test symbols 1C, 1D and 2C had a ferrite fraction lower than 16%. It is probable that this is because the temperature just before the finish forging was too high.
- test pieces with test symbols 3C and 7C had a ferrite fraction lower than 16%. It is considered that this is because the Al content and Nb content of the steel materials of steel numbers 3 and 7 were too low and the temperature immediately before finish forging was too high.
- the hardness of the test piece with the test symbol 1E was HV245 or less. It is probable that this is because the temperature immediately before the finish forging was too low.
- test piece of test number 1F had a ferrite fraction lower than 16%, and bainite was mixed in the structure. It is considered that this is because the average cooling rate in the temperature range of 850 to 600 ° C. was too high.
- the above-described embodiment is merely an example for carrying out the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the above-described embodiment can be appropriately modified and implemented within a range that does not deviate from the gist thereof.
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[化学組成]
本実施形態によるクランクシャフトは、以下に説明する化学組成を有する。以下の説明において、元素の含有量の「%」は、質量%を意味する。
炭素(C)は、高周波焼入れ部及び非高周波焼入れ部の硬さを向上させ、疲労強度の向上に寄与する。一方、C含有量が高すぎると、耐焼割れ性及び被削性が低下する。したがって、C含有量は0.40~0.60%である。C含有量の下限は、好ましくは0.45%であり、さらに好ましくは0.48%である。C含有量の上限は、好ましくは0.55%であり、さらに好ましくは0.52%である。
シリコン(Si)は、脱酸作用及びフェライトを強化する作用を有する。一方、Si含有量が高すぎると、被削性が低下する。したがって、Si含有量は0.01~1.50%である。Si含有量の下限は、好ましくは0.05%であり、さらに好ましくは0.40%である。Si含有量の上限は、好ましくは1.00%であり、さらに好ましくは0.60%である。
マンガン(Mn)は、鋼の焼入れ性を高め、高周波焼入れ部の硬さの向上に寄与する。一方、Mn含有量が高すぎると、熱間鍛造後の冷却過程においてベイナイトが生成し、被削性が低下する。したがって、Mn含有量は0.4~2.0%である。Mn含有量の下限は、好ましくは1.0%であり、さらに好ましくは1.2%である。Mn含有量の上限は、好ましくは1.8%であり、さらに好ましくは1.6%である。
クロム(Cr)は、鋼の焼入れ性を高め、高周波焼入れ部の硬さの向上に寄与する。一方、Cr含有量が高すぎると、熱間鍛造後の冷却過程においてベイナイトが生成し、被削性が低下する。したがって、Cr含有量は0.01~0.50%である。Cr含有量の下限は、好ましくは0.05%であり、さらに好ましくは0.10%である。Cr含有量の上限は、好ましくは0.30%であり、さらに好ましくは0.20%である。
アルミニウム(Al)は、フェライト形成元素であり、A3点を顕著に上昇させ、初析フェライトの生成領域を高温側に拡大する。Alはまた、共析炭素濃度を増加させる効果があり、平衡状態から予測される最大の初析フェライト分率を増加させる。一方、Al含有量が高すぎると、アルミナ系介在物の生成量が過大となり、被削性が低下する。したがって、Al含有量は0.20~0.50%である。Al含有量の下限は、好ましくは0.25%である。Al含有量の上限は、好ましくは0.45%であり、さらに好ましくは0.40%である。
窒素(N)は、窒化物や炭窒化物を形成し、結晶粒の微細化に寄与する。一方、N含有量が高すぎると、鋼の熱間延性が低下する。したがって、N含有量は0.001~0.02%である。N含有量の下限は、好ましくは0.002%である。N含有量の上限は、好ましくは0.015%であり、さらに好ましくは0.01%である。
リン(P)は、不純物である。Pは、鋼の耐焼割れ性を低下させる。したがって、P含有量は0.03%以下である。P含有量は、好ましくは0.025%以下であり、さらに好ましくは0.02%以下である。
硫黄(S)は、MnSを形成し、鋼の被削性を高める。一方、S含有量が高すぎると、鋼の熱間加工性が低下する。したがって、S含有量は0.005~0.20%である。S含有量の下限は、好ましくは0.010%であり、さらに好ましくは0.030%であり、さらに好ましくは0.035%である。S含有量の上限は、好ましくは0.15%であり、さらに好ましくは0.10%である。
ニオブ(Nb)は、NbC、NbN、及びNb(CN)を形成してγ粒を微細化する。これによって、フェライトの核生成サイトとなる単位面積当たりの粒界を増加させ、フェライト分率を増加させる。Nbはまた、高周波焼入れ後の組織、すなわち高周波焼入れ部の組織の微細化にも寄与する。一方、Nb含有量を過剰に高くしても、熱間鍛造の加熱時にマトリックス中に固溶できないNbが粗大な未固溶NbCを形成するため、細粒化に寄与しない。また、過剰なNbの添加は鋳込み段階での割れの原因になる。したがって、Nb含有量は、0.005~0.060%である。Nb含有量の下限は、好ましくは0.008%であり、さらに好ましくは0.010%である。Nb含有量の上限は、好ましくは0.050%であり、さらに好ましくは0.030%である。
チタン(Ti)は、TiC、TiN、及びTi(CN)を形成してγ粒を微細化する。これによって、フェライトの核生成サイトとなる単位面積当たりの粒界を増加させ、フェライト分率を増加させる。特にNbとともに含有させるとγ粒の微細化効果が大きくなる。一方、Ti含有量を過剰に高くしてもその効果が飽和する。したがって、Ti含有量は、0~0.060%である。Ti含有量の下限は、好ましく0.005%であり、さらに好ましくは0.020%である。Ti含有量の上限は、好ましくは0.050%であり、さらに好ましくは0.030%である。
本実施形態によるクランクシャフトは、ピン及びジャーナルの各々において、表層から各々の直径の1/4の深さの位置(以下「1/4深さ位置」という。)の硬さがHV245よりも高く、同位置の組織が、フェライト・パーライトを主体とする組織であり、かつ、フェライト分率が16%以上である。1/4深さ位置を測定位置とするのは、高周波焼入れの影響を受けていない母材の硬さ及び組織を規定するのに好適なためである。
本実施形態によるクランクシャフトは、これに限定されないが、以下に説明するクランクシャフト用素形材に切削、研削や孔開け等の機械加工を施すことで製造することができる。機械加工後、必要に応じて高周波焼入れを施してもよい。また、高周波焼入れ後、必要に応じて焼戻しを施してもよい。
以下、本実施形態によるクランクシャフトに好適なクランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法を説明する。
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- ピン及びジャーナルを有するクランクシャフトであって、
化学組成が、質量%で、
C :0.40~0.60%、
Si:0.01~1.50%、
Mn:0.4~2.0%、
Cr:0.01~0.50%、
Al:0.20~0.50%、
N :0.001~0.02%、
P :0.03%以下、
S :0.005~0.20%、
Nb:0.005~0.060%、
Ti:0~0.060%、
残部:Fe及び不純物であり、
前記ピン及びジャーナルの各々において、表層から各々の直径の1/4の深さの位置の硬さがHV245よりも高く、同位置の組織が、フェライト・パーライトを主体とする組織であり、かつ、フェライト分率が16%以上である、クランクシャフト。 - 請求項1に記載のクランクシャフトであって、
前記化学組成が、質量%で、
Ti:0.005~0.060%、
を含有する、クランクシャフト。 - 化学組成が、質量%で、C:0.40~0.60%、Si:0.01~1.50%、Mn:0.4~2.0%、Cr:0.01~0.50%、Al:0.20~0.50%、N:0.001~0.02%、P:0.03%以下、S:0.005~0.20%、Nb:0.005~0.060%、Ti:0~0.060%、残部:Fe及び不純物である鋼材を準備する工程と、
仕上鍛造直前の温度が800℃超1100℃未満となるように前記鋼材を熱間鍛造する工程と、
前記熱間鍛造後、800~650℃の温度域の平均冷却速度が2.5℃/秒以下になるように前記鋼材を冷却する工程とを備える、クランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法。 - 化学組成が、質量%で、C:0.40~0.60%、Si:0.01~1.50%、Mn:0.4~2.0%、Cr:0.01~0.50%、Al:0.20~0.50%、N:0.001~0.02%、P:0.03%以下、S:0.005~0.20%、Nb:0.005~0.060%、Ti:0.005~0.060%、残部:Fe及び不純物である鋼材を準備する工程と、
仕上鍛造直前の温度が800℃超1180℃以下となるように前記鋼材を熱間鍛造する工程と、
前記熱間鍛造後、800~650℃の温度域の平均冷却速度が0.07℃/秒以下になるように前記鋼材を冷却する工程とを備える、クランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法。 - 請求項4に記載のクランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法であって、
前記仕上鍛造直前の温度が1100℃以上1180℃以下である、クランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法。 - 請求項3~5のいずれか一項に記載のクランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法であって、
前記クランクシャフト用素形材は、硬さがHV245よりも高く、組織が、フェライト・パーライトを主体とする組織であり、かつ、フェライト分率が16%以上である、クランクシャフト用素形材の製造方法。
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