Modeling and simulation of ferrous and non-ferrous heat treating processes with respect to process development to predict and optimize hardness, strength, residual stresses and distortion is becoming increasingly important to remain viable and competitive in the industry. Modeling and simulation research and development work is conducted by G.E. Totten and Associates, LLC.  Two papers describing two projects is attached for illustrative purposes.

• *Effect of Smoothing Methods on the Results of Different Inverse Modeling Techniques
• *Modeling Residual Stresses in Spring Steel Quenching
• *Residual Stresses, Distortion and Heat Transfer Coefficients of 7075 Aluminum Alloy Probes Quenched in Water and Polyalkylene Glycol Solutions
• *A Comparison On Cooling Curve Analysis Using HT-MOD And Winprobe
• *Calculation of the Hardness Space Distribution in the As Quenched Condition of a Medium Hardening Tool Steel

A project proposal and quote can be specifically developed for your plant by contacting: research@getottenassociates.com.