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Acknowledgement

I would like to thank to all those with whom I worked and whose thoughts and
insights helped me in increasing my knowledge and understanding of working in the
organization. I would like to pay my sincere gratitude to MR. R.K. Singhal & all
employees, who helped me during the course of my training by providing his valuable
suggestion, ideas and guidance which proved beneficial for completion of my
training. Besides I would also thank to all the supervisors, Foreman and workers
who helped me to understand the depth of my training, what they want out of the
project. These people made me comfortable to understand the functioning of each
machine & about the operation occurring on the machines. They tried their best to
make me understand about the fixtures, tools and gauges used on the machine. These
peoples never made me feel as a trainee in the department rather provide an
atmosphere like a family and feel proud being the part of their through for short
while. Without their help this training would never have taken its present form.
Lastly, but not least I thank one and all who have helped me directly or indirectly
in completion of the report. I have been really opportunistic to be a part of the
Escort Group during my summer training, which is one of the leading tractor company
in today’s scenario. I am once again, thankful to members of ESCORTS Group for
their co-operation.
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Abstract
Practical training is a way to implement theoretical knowledge to practical use. To
become a successful engineer it is necessary to have a sound practical knowledge
because it is only way by which one can acquire proficiency & skill to work
successfully in different industries. It is proven fact that bookish knowledge is
not sufficient because things are not as ideal in practical field as they should
be. Escorts Ltd. is one of the best examples to understand the production process
and productivity in particular of Tractor and its parts. This report is an attempt
made to study the overall processes KMC, Assembly plant and Cylinder block
machining. This report presents the Escorts Ltd’s introduction, technical
collaboration, Products. This report also reflects the brief introduction of Engine
and Tractor testing and metrology lab. This is also includes Assembly Line of
Farmtrac Tractor. Machine shop is the focused part as it was the department
allotted to me in Escorts agri machinary group. The machining processes of cylinder
block is carried out at line E4.286 like facing, drilling, boring, gallarying,
turning, finishing etc. The process in layout of line E4.286 is studied by me
during 45 days summer internship are mostly emphasized within this report.
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Content

Certificate Acknowledgement Abstract List of Figures List of Tables List of

Abbreviation Sr. No 1. Chapter name Introduction 1.1 About escorts Ltd 1.2 Mission
1.3 Quality policy 1.4 Hystory 1.5 Logo 1.6 Key persons Agri machinery Group 2.1
Features of AMG 2.2 Turn over 2.3 Product 2.4 Awards KMC 3.1Design 3.2 Testing 3.3
Metrology Assembly Plant 4.1 Assembly Layout 4.2 Real assembly 4.3 Transmission
Assembly 4.4 Assembly of Engine and Clutch Mechanism 4.5 Front axle and accessories
and paint 4.6 Rear and Front wheel fitting 4.7 Final Testing Steady of Cylinder
Block Machining

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Bolt Selection and Failure 6.1 Bolt Grading 6.2 How do you tighten a bolt? 6.3
Torque Specifications 6.4 ISO Standard of bolts 6.5Bolt Failure Conclusion

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List of figures
Sr No Fig No 3.1a &b 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 5.1 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4
6.5 6.6 Figure Name Real axle and differential Engine Test trac Trimos Height
measuring system Assembly layout 11 11 13 15 18 20 20 21 22 23 24 25 33 40 43 44 45
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Clutch and break pedal fitting Engine and fuel tank

Front axle fitment Painted body of tractor Rear wheel fitting Fitment of radiator
Cylinder block Torque distribution chart Bolt View Failure as a result of an
overload Failure due to lack of locking mechanism Failure from improper torque
Failure from improper manufacture
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List of Tables

Table No Table 2.1 Table 5.1 Table 6.1 Table 6.2 Table 6.3

Name Products list Hole dimension Bolt grade and there material Torque requirement
Bolt ISO standard

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List of abbreviations
AMG-Agri machinery group KMC-Knowledge Management centre HSS-High speed steel BSM-
Block straight milling HMC- Horizontal Milling Centre BNR- Block Nut Turner VMC-
Vertical Milling Centre BSB- Block straight Boring BWT- Block Washing Machine BBP-
Block Bush Pressing PTO-Power take off FTP-Full throttle performance TGS-Time gear
side TCS-Tappet cover side BHS-Bell housing side NPS- Name plate side
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Chapter-1

Introduction
In today’s competitive world with fast depleting material resource, and with all
its limitations, it has become imperative to develop human resources and its
effectiveness. The continued effectiveness and efficiency of an organization to
some extent depend on the ability of its employees to produce at high levels of
efficiency, and to keep abreast with role, which the job demands. Training should
be a long terms investment in human resources.

1.1About The Escorts Ltd.

Escorts Limited is all set to face the future by drawing on its 50 years of
experience, its inherent strengths and a strong presence in the core sector
providing complementary product line and a vast marketing network combining them
with India’s intrinsic cost advantages to become a global source point for high
value engineering products. In order to meet the challenges in the future and to
leave an indelible mark on the industrial scenario, Escorts has restructured the
group along six business lines, each headed by an independent CEO. The business
groups are as follows:1. 2. 3. 4. Agri- Machinery Group Construction-Equipment
Automotive Ancillaries Financial Services

1.2 Mission
“Escorts Endeavour’s to transform lives in rural and urban India by leading the
revolution in agricultural mechanization, modernization of automotive and railway
technology, as well as transformation of Indian construction industry”

1.3 Quality Policy

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We shall strive to continuously improve to meet the ever – rising expectation of

our customers at the lower cost. Each one of us must fulfill the need of our
customer, both internal and external with the highest degree of commitment thereby
creating a quality organization geared to ensure total customer satisfaction and
the sustained health and prosperity of our business.

1.4 Company History

The genesis of Escorts goes back to 1944 when two brothers, Mr. H. P. Nanda and Mr.
Yudi Nanda, launched a small agency house, Escorts Agents Ltd. in Lahore. Over the
years, Escorts has surged ahead and evolved into one of India's largest
conglomerates. In this journey of six decades, Escorts has had the privilege of
being associated with some of the world leaders in the engineering manufacturing
space like Minneapolis Moline, Massey Ferguson, Goetze, Mahle, URSUS, CEKOP, Ford
Motor Company, J C Bamford Excavators, Yamaha, Claas, Carraro, Lucky Goldstar,
First Pacific Company, Hughes Communications, Jeumont Schneider, Dynapac .These
valued relationships be it technological or marketing, are our highly cherished
experiences treasures, which have helped us inculcate best in class manufacturing
practices and to emerge as a technologically independent world class engineering
organization. 1944 - Launch of Escorts (Agents) Ltd. 1948 - Pioneered farm
mechanization in the country by launching Escorts Agricultural Machines Limited,
with a franchise from the U.S. based Minneapolis Moline, for marketing tractors,
implements, engines & other farm equipment. Launch of Escorts (Agriculture and
Machines) Ltd.1949 - Franchise of Massey Ferguson tractors for northern India. 1951
- Escorts established India's first private Institute of Farm Mechanization at
Delhi. 1953 - Escorts (Agents) Ltd. and Escorts (Agriculture and Machines) Ltd.
merged to form Escorts Agents Pvt. Ltd. 1954 - 1st industrial venture of Escorts to
manufacture piston rings in collaboration with Goetze of Germany, in an era when
joint ventures of Indian firms with foreign companies were virtually unheard of.
1958 - Started importing Massey Ferguson tractors from Yugoslavia for marketing the
same in India.
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1959 - Collaboration with Mahle of Germany to manufacture pistons. Soon, Escorts

became the largest producer of piston assemblies in India. 1960 - Set up of Escorts
Limited 1961 - Setting up of manufacturing base at Faridabad for manufacture of
tractors in collaboration with URSUS of Poland and 50% indigenous components.
Launch of Escort brand of tractors collaboration with CEKOP of Poland for
manufacture of motorcycles and scooters. Escorts moves into high gear by nurturing
the two wheeler culture. The first Rajdoot motorcycle rolls off the assembly line.
1969 - Escorts Tractors Limited was born a technical and financial joint venture
with the global giant Ford Motor Company, USA, to manufacture Ford tractors in
India. The years ahead saw Escorts grow as the largest tractor manufacturer in
India. Escorts Institute of Farm Mechanization (EIFM) established at Bangalore.
Escorts Employees Ancillaries Ltd. (EEAL), a unique venture in industrial democracy
comes into being. 1971- 1st February, the first tractor FORD 3000 rolled out of the
factory. Escorts diversifies and starts manufacturing construction equipment. 1974
- Crossing national boundaries, Escorts exports for the first time. After winning a
global tender, 400 tractors were exported to Afghanistan, which was perhaps the
world's largest ever airlift of tractors. 1977 - Escorts enters the world of self-
developed technology by setting up its first independent R&D Center. Escorts
Scientific Research Centre marked its beginning at Faridabad by developing its own
Engines for E-27 and E-37. Due to constant technology absorption, indigenization
level touched 72% for FORD tractors. 2nd plant at Bangalore for manufacturing
piston assemblies was set up. 1979 - Collaboration with JCB Excavators Ltd., UK for
manufacture of excavators. 1980 - Foray into healthcare, Escorts Hospital and
Research Center set up in Faridabad. 1983 - Escorts Tractors Limited (ETL)
established a state-of-the-art research and development centre to spearhead newer
breakthroughs in Farm Mechanisation and to maintain industry leadership. Line
concept introduced for engine block machining. 11,000 ton floating dry-dock Escorts
I launched. 1984 - JV Escorts - Yamaha to manufacture motorcycles.
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1984 - Signing of agreement with the Japanese bike giant Yamaha to manufacture
motorcycles with Yamaha technology. Collaboration with Jeumont Schneider of France
to manufacture EPABX systems Collaboration with Dynapac of Sweden to manufacture
vibratory road compactors. 1988 - Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre
(EHIRC), a world class cardiac care facility launched in New Delhi. 1989 - Joint
Venture with Claas of Germany to manufacture harvester combines. 1990-91 - First
Public Issue in February 1991, over-subscribed four times. Shares listed on Delhi
and Bombay Stock Exchanges. 1993 - FORD 3620 tractor launched. 1996 - Disengagement
of joint venture collaboration with New Holland and launch of FARMTRAC Tractor.
1997 - Joint Venture with Carraro of Italy for manufacturing and marketing of
transmission and axles. Joint Venture with First Pacific Company of Hong Kong
Escotel Mobile Communications. 1998 - POWERTRAC series of tractors launched. MoU
was signed with Long Manufacturing Company, USA for setting up a Joint Venture in
USA. 1999 - MoU for Joint Venture with a Polish Company POL-MOT was signed for
assembly, manufacturing and marketing of Farm Machinery. 2004 - Divested Escotel
Mobile Telecommunications TS16949 certification for Agri Machinery Group. to Idea
Cellular

2005 – Divested Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre (EHIRC) to Fortis
Healthcare. 2006 - Divested in Carraro India Ltd. 2008 - ECEL launches Fully
Hydraulic Crawler Cranes 2009 - ECEL has recently commissioned its state-of-art
manufacturing plantrolling out pick-n-carry cranes and vibratory compactors.

1.5 Company Logo

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A hexagonal nut (in red) representing a geometric perfection. The nut has been a
functional device that has stayed at the core of mankind’s engineering adventures.
In spite of modern technologies coming in, it still remains unarguably a symbol of
technology and all that holds it together. Locked into the nut is a spanner (in
white), the turning force for the symbol of technology. The two pictorial elements
are configured together to form an 'E', a pneumonic for Escorts.

1.6 Key Persons

Name Rajan Nanda G B Mathur Hardeep Singh M G K Menon Nikhil Nanda O K Balraj P S
Pritam Rajan Nanda S A Dave S C Bhargava S Sridhar Designation CEO Secretary
Director Director Joint Managing Director Exe. VP & Group Chief Financial Officer
Director Chairman and Managing director Director Director Chief Executive Officer

1.7 Subsidiaries
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                  

Escorts Asset Management Ltd. Escorts Automotive Ltd. Escorts Agri Machinery
Escorts Class Ltd. Escorts Construction Equipment Ltd. Escorts Heart Institute and
Research Centre Ltd Escorts Hospital and Research Centre Ltd. Escorts Securities
Ltd. Escorts Telecommunication Ltd. Esconet Services ltd. Cellnext Solutions Pvt.
Ltd. I Serv India Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Escosoft Technologies Ltd. Escosoft
Technologies (USA) Ltd. Escosoft Technologies (UK) Pvt. Ltd. Escosoft Singapore
Pvt. Ltd. E-Soft (Mauritius) Holdings Ltd. Escotel Mobile Communication Ltd.
Escotel Telecommunication Ltd.
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Chapter -2

Agri machinery group

Introduction
Agri machinery group is the part of Escorts Ltd. In 1960, parent company, Escorts,
set up the strategic Agri Machinery Group (AMG) to venture into tractors. Having
pioneered farm mechanization in the country, Escorts has played a pivotal role in
the agricultural growth of India for over five decades. One of the leading tractor
manufacturers of the country, Escorts offers a comprehensive range of tractors,
more than 45 variants starting from 25 to 80 HP. Escort, Farmtrac and Powertrac are
the widely accepted and preferred brands of tractors from the house of Escorts.

1.1Features of AMG
Escorts - AMG has Tractor manufacturing capacity of 72000 / annum which is the
highest in Asia at one location. Its manufacturing operations are divided in Four
plants as    KMC Component Plant Tractor Assembly Plant Crankshaft & Hydraulic
Plant

Component Plant consists of Machine shops in which all major castings such as
Engine blocks, Gear Box housings, Differential housings are being machined along
with Gears & Shafts. Machine shop consists of State of the Art machines such as CNC
Horizontal Machining Centers, CNC Turning Centers and variety of other precision
machines, including Gear Hobbing and Shaving machines, etc. It is important to note
that all critical components are machined in house. Tractor Assembly Plant is
divided into two lines as Farmtrac Line and the Powertrac Line. Farmtrac Line is a
composite line that has machining as well as assembly activities of Engine,
Transmission & Tractor whereas on Powertrac line
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only Assembly activities of Engine, Transnmission& Tractor are being carried out.
Tractor Assembly Plant has State of the Art Paint Shop that has CED paint shop
facilities. Engine Shop has State of the Art testing facilities that includes AVL
make Eddy Current Dynamometers in Engine Test House. Crankshaft & Hydraulic Plant
is divided into two parts as Crankshaft Line and Hydraulics Line. Crankshaft line
consists of machine shop where crankshafts of all Tractor models are being
machined. It has State of the Art machines such as Rotary Miller, Pin Grinder,
Journal Grinder, etc. Hydraulic line consists of Machining as well as Assembly
activities where critical parts of tractor hydraulics such as Distributor,
Hydraulic Cylinder, etc are being machined and assembled. It has State of the Art
Honing and other precision machines.

1.2 Turn Over

     Present Turn over US$ 30 million. Presently Production 72,000 tractors
per annum. Production will rise to 100,000 tractors per annum in 2 years.
Procurement value will rise to almost US$ 45 million in that period. Presently 387
suppliers of which over 95% are India domestic.

1.3 Product

Table 2.1 Product Product Brand E-325 Josh, E-335, MPT JAWAN Hero, Champion, FT-40,
FT-45, FT-50, FT-60, FT70 PT 425, PT434, PT-439,

Escort Tractors Farmtrac

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Powertrac

PT- 445, PT-4455

Crop solution

Rotavator Laser leveler MB Plough Combrine Harvester Escorts Farmtrac Gear oil,
Transmission Oil, Engine oil

FT Hero, FT Champion Farmtrac 60 ,Farmtrac 65 FT 65, FT70 G15, G20, G25, G30
FT15W40

Egines Lubricants

1.4 Awards
a). Greentech Environment Excellence Award-2011-Knowledge
Management Centre (KMC) has bagged the Gold Category award in Engineering Sector
instituted by Greentech Foundation, Delhi for outstanding performance in
“Environment Management” b). Escorts Agri Machinery (EAM) wins accolades at INSSAN-
Employees of EAM participated in various competitions organised by the Indian
National Suggestion Scheme Association New Delhi (INSSAN) at ESSEX farms,
Convention Centre, New Delhi on 3rd and 4th June 2011. INSSAN is a platform to
recognise the value of employees for their intelligence, experience, attitude and
feelings. c). Escorts won Flower Festival Awards 2011 -organised by Haryana Urban
Development Authority. d). Recognition of Escorts R&D Centre renewed for next five
years i.e. up to 31st March 2016 based on R&D Projects under taken during last
three years. e). Company was the First Winner in Solid Model Contest 2011- this
award is about the focus on 3D imaging and predictive analysis to reduce the number
of physical prototype to save time, cost and energy consumption.
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Chapter-3

KMC

Introduction
Escorts Knowledge Management Center unites professional expertise with long
practical experience in Product Design, Computer Aided Engineering (Simulation &
Virtual Testing), Product Evaluation & Testing. It is in about 10000 s.m area.
Escorts expertise in this area has been developed from nearly six decades of
knowledge & experience in designing and innovating products and machines for
escorts group's own manufacturing companies. Knowledge management centre have many
depart as Design, testing, metrology etc.

3.1Design
In this section there are design of engine, transmission, vehicle are being done.
For this purpose they use  I-DEAS / NX 3-D Modeling & Assembly  Pro – Engineer 
AUTOCAD (2-D)
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Figure 3.1a Real axle and differential

Figure 3.1b

Figure 3.2 Engine

Design Simulation & Verification using FEA tools

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a)b) c)d) e)f)  g)h) i) j)  k)l)  m)  n) o)p)

Pre processing (Meshing) Structural analysis Thermal analysis Non linear analysis
Dynamic analysis Fatigue analysis Optimization of structure Multi-body dynamics
including flexible body

3.2 Testing
In testing department testing of engine, transmission and tractor testing are done.
It includes engine test lab, transmission lab and tractor lab.

3.2.1Engine - Rigorous testing at the state of art Engine Test Lab

includes  Friction Measurement- For friction measuring motoring dynamometer is
used. In this test the engine is first run up to the desired speed by its own power
and allowed to remain at the given speed and load conditions for some time so that
oil, water, and engine component temperatures reach stable conditions. The fuel
supply is then cut-off and dynamometer is converted to run as a motor to drive for
the engine at the same speed at which it was previously running. The power supply
to the motor is measured which is a measure of the friction of the engine. It is
about 22kW for 34hp engine.  Governing Test-This test is performed at high idle
speed, rated speed and an intermediate speed.RPM is decreased in steps of 20 and it
is observed at what RPM maximum power is obtained. For a good engine, the
difference between maximum power RPM and the RPM at which the test is being
performed should not be more than 100-120 RPM.  Gaseous & Particulate Emission
Evaluation- Flame Ionization Detector is used for HC emission. Bosch smoke meter is
used for smoke
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measurement.  Endurance Test - This test is done to estimate the life of the
engine. This test is generally performed on a new engine or an engine with some
part modified. The test procedure depends on type of modification done. A new
engine is run continuously for 3000 hours. After every 40 hours engine oil is
checked, every 100 hours FTP test is done and in every 500 hours engine oil is
checked.  Oil Consumption Evaluation- This test is done for oil consumption
evaluation. In this test power is measured by dynamometer and fuel consumption is
measured.

3.2.2 Vehicle testing – For vehicle there are mainly fatigue test, hydraulic lift
testing, field test and noise test are done.  Track test- In this test tractor is
runs on a track having cleats, or grousers.
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Figure 3.3 Test Track  PTO performance-This is done by the help of power take off
dynamometer which measure engine power at the power take-off. This dynamometer has
range of power and torque. PTO is 540 rpm at 1710 erpm.  Power lift- This test is
done by power lift set up. In this test lift is continuously lifting the weight of
1050 kg .  Noise testing- Sound meter are used for this purpose. This gives the 81
dB.  Vibration testing – Vibration testing is done using Vibration measurement
instruments consists of
  B&K 3560 Pulse Multi Analyzer System   16 channel Data Acquisition   I-DEAS
Test Data Analysis Software (TDAS)

This set up gives frequency in 1 to 100 Hz.

3.3 Metrology

Facilities for the measurement of component dimensions using the following

equipment: 3D CMM with software-A coordinate measuring machine is a 3D device for
measuring the physical geometrical characteristics of an object. This machine may
be manually controlled by a computer control.
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Figure 3.4 Trimos Height measuring system

Trimos Height measuring system- Trimos hight gauge is used for hight measurement.
Profile Projector with optical eye & software- It employed for inspecting and
comparing very small and complex parts. Portable Surface roughness measuring
equipment Conventional instruments
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Chapter-4

Assembly Plant

Introduction
The final processed parts from the various parts of production shop and Heat
Treatment reach the assembly Shop. Escorts have two assembly shop different for
each powertrac and farmtrac. In farmtrac assembly line assembled 120 tractor per
day and powertrac capacity is 80 tractor per day. For lifting the component there
are hydraulic lift are used and for small part the used roller. Conveyor is used
for moving in forward direction. The various parts reaches the assembly shop only
after being washed, cleansed and dried, which takes place when the different parts
are on their way to assembly shop. The above washing process takes place
automatically i.e. the machinist has to drop the final Part on the roller conveyor,
and the parts reach the assembly shop after being automatically washed and dried.
We were advised to walk within the yellow line boundary because of the safety
measures. The assembly shop can be divided into various subparts being assembled.
These groups are:       Rear Line Transmission Assembly Engine Assembly Line
Front Line Paint Shop Wheel Assembly

4.1Assembly Layout
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Engine sub assembly

Differenti al assembly

Rear axle sub assembly

Gearbox assembl y

Engine assembly

Front axle assembly

Gear box sub assembl y assembl y

Paint

Radiator and air filter

Rear hood fitment

Front wheel fitment

Rear wheel fitment

Accessorie s

Hydraulic lift test

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Figure 4.1 Assembly layout

4.2 Real assembly

Real assembly line is starting of assembly shop. Before the various differential
parts such as bp shaft, differential cage etc. are assembled, the various sub-
assembly of parts listed above are performed in the sub units. In the first unit,
both the bp shafts are fitted with various components such as circular clips,
bearings etc. to be able to be assembled to the differential Cage. This constitutes
the assembly of cross bar, planetary gear, planetary gear cover, and crown wheel
etc. The various bolts required making the assembly of about parts and integral one
are bolted using a pneumatic bolter gun.After this, the differential cage is
collected from the conveyor firstly fitted with the necessary bearing races. Then
the differential Cage unit and the bp shaft are assembled, making up a complete one
unit. The Axles are assembled in a different sub assembly shop. First rear axle
wash and dry and then fixed wheel side bearing and there on the whole unit along
with the bull gears is assembled to the differential Cage. Differential cover
assemble after these assemblies.

4.3 Transmission Assembly

The gear box assembly is the third stage of the assembly unit in which the gear box
is assembled. Firstly, the gearbox cage is collected from the conveyor roller and
successively parts such as the counter shafts, clutch shafts, main shaft along with
the ball bearings are assembled to the unit. There is separate sub unit assembling
the planetary cage and gears, which is then attached to the gear box output shaft.
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First gear on main shaft with 38 teeth and reverse gear with 38 teeth, second gear
with 35 and and third with 28 teeth. This is the constant mesh type transmission.
After assembly of the transmission there is leakage testing is perform. In this
test first gear box is full of oil and then sealed. After that the pressure is
increase up to 10 bar. Then the by the motor power the clutch shaft is revolve at
2700 rpm. This test check meshing of gears. After that whole unit is assembled to
the main line and make a complete one unit.

4.4Assembly of Engine and Clutch Mechanism

First there is clutch assembly. Single clutch organic coil type clutch are fitted.
Before the engine assembly there is assembly of various other accessories such as
Foot board, battery clamp and other links such as accelerator pedal link, clutch
link, brake link etc. Engine from sub assembly are assembled to the main line. A
four stoke 3 cylinder diesel engine first assembled at the engine sub assembly. The
various links and mechanism between the engine and the gear box is fastened
together and the whole integral unit is checked for its complete accessories etc.
In all the above stages of assembly, the skilled workers are used to accomplish all
the stages of assembly. But they are also held by the pneumatic bolt guns and the
over head automatic conveyors and the alarm conveyor etc to make their job easy.
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Figure 4.2 Clutch and brake pedal fitting

Figure 4.3 Engine and fuel tank

4.5 Front axle and accessories and paint

After engine fitting there is assembly of front axle. After front axle there are
steering assembly of the steering and accessories. Then clutch pedal and break is
fitted. Fuel tank is fitted after this. After the whole assembly goes the lift for
painting in the paint shop. The painting purpose there is cap fitted on bolts of
wheel hub to protecting from paint.
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Figure 4.4 Front axle fitment

Paint shop is completely automatic. In the paint shop first there is degressing ,
water rinsing and demineralized water rinsing. After that air blowing is done.
Paint Baking Oven removes the moisture from water-based coatings and adhesives.
After that unsmasking and touch up and painted the body.
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Figure 4.5 Painted body of tractor

4.6 Rear and Front wheel fitting

After painting there is fitting of rear wheel with tyre size of 12.4×28 and front
wheel fitment with the tyre size of 6×16. After fitting the wheels there is
following fitment.
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Figure 4.6 Rear wheel fitting Fan and Motor Rear hood Radiator and coolant Steering
wheel Mirror Air filter Front light
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Seat Silensor

Figure 4.7 Fitment of radiator

4.7 Final Testing

Final testing of tractor is lift testing and the test of track. At there a
hydraulic force of 1050 kg applied and testing is done.
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Chapter-5

Steady of Cylinder Block Machining

Introduction
Cylinder block of four stroke four cylinder diesel engine is done after casting. A
cast cylinder block is comes from vendor. Machining of cylinder block is done at 10
different machines. E4.286- It is the machining line of cylinder block In this line
4 stroke engine cylinder block is machined. The total displacement of the engine is
2860 cc.

5.1BSM 01- Block straight milling –This operation perform in duplex milling
machine. It has two rotating cutting rotor.

Figure 5.1
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Cylinder block

Target- To have a rough cutting on sump phase and head face. Depth of cut is 1.5 mm
on each face. So cutting about 3 mm

Procedure- Locate the component from party dowel. Party dowel is used to
clamping the job. Party dowel is given by the party (supplier) which gives casting
to the company. It rest on TCS (Tappet cover side) and clamp on NPS (Name plate
side). This will help in keeping job in correct position. Rotation of cutter was
clockwise when view from back side of spindle. Separate motor for compressor,
oil/water are used. Feeds are automatic. Operator need to place the job and remove
it. Use the pully crain to lift the object. 6 buttons are provide in the
lifter( Up, Down, North, South, East, west).Now roller are provide to tilting the
objects. This is done by chain mechanism. Now in order to remove chips and other
waste like dust, compressed air is used. Hight of the cylinder block (i.e. distance
between sump and head face ) is = 411.5±0.2 mm Sump face width is equal to 121±0.2
mm. Time gear side to bell housing side is equal to 431.5±0.2 mm

5.2Machine-2
Mazak horizontal centre –NEXUS 8800 II- In this machine mazatrol software is used.
There is continuous supply of machine (oil and water) to work as coolant and
cleaner.CNC machine here is used for Various operation on head and sump face and
cap sheet (finishing, drilling, counter drill, and tapping). Procedure- Locate from
party dowel and clamp. Party dowel – TCS (Tappet cover side)
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Clamp-NPS (Name plate side)

Setup-1 Head face- On the head face there are 18 holes (with tapping) are produced
for
tightening the cylinder head. After that there is 9 more hole produce for the water
passage. These holes are drilled only. One more hole produce for oil passage.
Dimensions For tightning of cylinder head 18 holes drilled of Φ 10.5 mm

And counter drilled of Φ 12.5 mm

For water passage

4 holes drilled of 5 holes drilled of Φ 10 mm Φ 6 mm

For oil passing

One through hole of Φ 7 mm

Sump Face-On the sump face there are two more dowel are created for further
machining process. Dimensions 13H7 On sump face there are 14 more holes are
produce. Dimensions drill of Φ 8.5 mm

tappping of M10×1.5 And then two small dowels are created of Φ5 size.
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One more hole produce of Φ18.5 and tapped of M20×1.5 One dowel of 16H8 produced.

Set up-2
With the help of manufactured dowel fixed sump face and perform on the NPS, TGS,
BHS, TCS.

Time gear side-On this face there is 2 holes drilled and one dowel machined.

Table 5.1 Hole dimensions Side TGS Φ6.8 drill Φ18 drill 16H8 dowel 2 holes Φ8.5
drilled 3 bore Φ36 Φ16.5 Φ16.5 Φ16.5 Φ16.5 Φ9 Φ12.5 Φ10.2 Size M8×1.25 Tapping
M20×2 Tapping

TCS

M10×1.6 Tapping

NPS

M18×1.5 Tapped M18×3/4 ″ Tapped M18×1/4 ″ Tapped M18×1/8 ″ Tapped M10×1 M14×1.5
M12×1.75

BHS

5.3Machine-3
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HMC-25 -This machine programmed with FANUC CODE. There are two types of fixtures
.Here we use mechanical rather than hydraulic. To mechanically these fixtures we
use close wise. Use crain to hold the job and place on fixture with dowel on sump
face. Now put close wise and tighten the screw. We use brake (hydraulic) pedal in
order to start /stop. After this rotation of fixture is done and now door were
closed and change pallet and start the program. This is the special type of
machine. On this machine we can perform all the operations that are done earlier
And this machine check the tool life also. This gives OEE (Overall equipment
efficiency) of the tool. On this machine we perform oil gallering. This is done
from crank to cam at 29 degree and from crank to idler at 18 degree. Oil gallery
from crank to cam is longer than crank to idler. For change the pallet we use this
program.

MOI

M60

EOB

Insert

Cycle start

Alternative of this machine are BD03 (block drill) and GBD01 (gear block drill-gear
box department)- In this machine drilling is done with the help of radial drilling
machine. These drilling machine two fixtures of 29 degree and 18 degree are made so
that drill can be done in straight manner.

5.4Machine-4
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BSM12 (Block straight milling) - on this machine milling and notching is done at
one of the side used as a stopper for bushes. On this machine cutter have 10 side
mill and 5 end mill.

5.5Machine -5
BNR04 (Block Nut turner) -For main bearing cap bolt tightening first already
finished caps are put on the web and mechanically tightened using BNR.

5.6Machine -6
Now block again comes on the HMC25 (horizontal milling centre) for crank, cam and
idler boring. Here semi finishing is done. First rough boring is done and there
after semi finished boring is done. And thereafter it goes to vertical milling
centre.

5.7Machine -7
VMC26 (vertical milling centre milling centre) – At VMC26 tappet boring is done.
Here it create 4 holes of dimensions Φ 25 mm

Also along these tappets are created 4 cams working. At this stage checking of all
dimensions are done hare. For checking all dimension they use ring gauge, Bore dial
gauge, Go not go plug are used.

5.8Machine -8
BSB14 – Block straight boring -2 way boring. Here boring of crank, cam and idler is
being finished. Boring is done from both end since it is two way. In this machine
boring of crank/cam is done from one side and boring of idler from another side.
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5.9Machine-9
BWT4 (Block washing machine) - This is a washing machine with both type of block
air and block water cleaning. And final inspection is done over here.

5.10Machine-10
BBP (block bush pressing) -For this purpose BEMCO hydraulic press is used. This is
used to put bush inside the cam hole. Capacity -25 kW.
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Chapter-6

Bolt Selection and Failure

Introduction
Bolts are defined as headed fasteners having external threads that meet an
exacting. Bolt are manufactured in a wide range of materials from common steel to
titanium, plastic and other exotic materials. Many materials are further separated
into different grades to describe specific alloy mixtures, hardening processes,
etc. In addition, some materials are available with a variety of coatings or
plating to enhance the corrosion resistance, or appearance of the fastener.
Selection of bolt depend on the torque requirement. When replacing bolt, it is
generally best to match what you are replacing. Replacing a bolt with a stronger
one is not always safe. Harder bolts tend to be more brittle and may fail in
specific applications. Also some equipment is designed so that the bolts will fail
before more expensive or critical items are damaged. In some environments such as
salt water galvanic corrosion must also be considered if changing fastener
materials.

6.1Bolt Grading
There are three grades of bolt in common used. Most bolts which you will come
across will only deviate slightly from these three grades. The lowest grade is 4.6,
commonly known as commercial grade. Next comes grade 8.8, known as structural
grade, and finally, the highest grade is 12.9, known as high tensile bolts. In
between these there are many grades are used such as 4.8, 5.6, 9.8 and 10.9 etc.
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4.6

Ultimate Tensile strength 4*100MPa

Yield Strength is 60% of tensile Strength i.e. 0.6*4*100=240MPa

Table 6.1 Bolt grade and there material

Class

Minimum Size Range Proof Head Marking (mm) Strength (106 Pa)

Tensile Yield Strength, (106 Pa)

Minimum Tensile Strength (106 Pa)

Material

4.6

M5 - M36

225 240

400

Low or medium carbon steel

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Class

Size Range Head Marking (mm)

Minimum Proof Strength (106 Pa)

Tensile Yield Strength, (106 Pa)

Minimum Tensile Strength (106 Pa)

Material

4.8

M1.6 M16

310

420

Low or medium carbon steel

340

5.8

M5 - M24

380

520

Low or medium carbon steel

420

8.8

M16 - M36

600

830

Medium carbon steel, Q & T

660

9.8

M1.6 M16

650

900

Medium carbon steel, Q & T

720

10.9

M5 - M36

830 940

1040

Low carbon martensite steel, Q&T

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Class

Size Range Head Marking (mm)

Minimum Proof Strength (106 Pa)

Tensile Yield Strength, (106 Pa)

Minimum Tensile Strength (106 Pa)

Material

12.9

M1.6 M36

970

1220

Alloy steel, Q & T

1100

6.2How do you tighten a bolt?

The general objective from a tightening process is to achieve a consistent bolt
preload. Controlling the torque during tightening and completing subsequent
inspection checks to ensure that the specified torque is being achieved are common
ways that this objective is implemented. When applied torque and the resulting
tension (preload) in the bolt are measured during tightening and plotted on a
graph, there is a linear relationship between the torque and the tension. The bolt
tension is directly dependent, and proportional to, the applied torque. This is
illustrated by the graph, which is based upon experimental results, that is shown
in the diagram above. From such test results it is possible to establish the
appropriate torque for a required bolt preload that may be preload.
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Figure 6.1 Torque distribution chart

It is known that approximately 50% of the tightening torque is dissipated in

overcoming friction under the bolt head or the nut face (whichever is the face that
is rotated). Typically only 10% to 15% of the overall torque is actually used to
tighten the bolt, the rest is used to overcome friction in the threads and on the
contact face that is being rotated (nut face or bolt head). This is illustrated in
the pie chart shown above. Relatively small changes in the nut face friction can
have a significant effect on the bolt preload. As more torque is perhaps needed to
overcome friction, less remains for the bolt extension and hence as the effect of
adversely reducing the preload. If the friction under the nut face is reduced ,
then, for a given torque, the bolt preload will be increased. Grade 12.9 bolts are
tightened with a torque wrench, right up to their 90% proof load. There is no other
effective way to tighten a grade 12.9 bolt. Automotive manuals will give the
tightening torque required. Grade 12.9 bolts do not work
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effectively with spring washers or shakeproof washers. These don't bite into the
hardened surface of the bolt. There are only two ways of adding extra security to
grade 12.9 bolts. Use Loctite on the threads or drill the heads and wire the bolts.
It is possible to buy pre-drilled cap screws. Mating surfaces of a 12.9 bolted
joint are not painted. For serious work, never re-use a fully tensioned 12.9 bolt.
Grade 8.8 bolts are tightened by the part turn method, torque wrench, or by using
load indicating washers. In the part turn method, the bolt is done up to snug
tight, and then advanced one, two or three flats of the hexagon, depending on the
size, length etc. The torque wrench method is used commonly, often in the form of
an air operated rattle gun. Special load indicating washers, such as Coronet
washers can be used. These have dimples which indent the mating surface. A feeler
gauge is used to determine the pre-load. Grade 8.8 Bolts are used in High Strength
Friction Grip applications. If this is the case, the mating surfaces must not be
painted or galvanized. For added security of the joint , use any one of the
plethora of systems such as spring washers, shake proof washers, Loctite, wired
heads, split pins and castle nuts, locking tabs, lock nut or patented nut systems
(Nyloc is common). For serious work, use castle nuts, either with split pins or
wired together in groups. Also for serious work, do not re-use fully tensioned
grade 8.8 bolts, Nylocs, split pins etc. Grade 4.6 bolts are not pre-tensioned in
the joint. They are tightened to snug tight only. For all intents, this means a
reasonable hand effort on a spanner. Use good springy chrome-moly spanners, and
never put an extension bar on the spanner. All of the security systems available
for 8.8 bolts are available on 4.6 bolts. If you need much more than a spring
washer, question whether the joint really requires an 8.8 bolt. Mating surfaces of
a grade 4.6 bolted joint are usually painted prior to assembly.

6.3 Torque Specifications

Recommended bolt torque values are listed in the following tables. For critical
applications, as determined by Toro, either the recommended torque or a torque that
is unique to the application is clearly identified and specified in the service
manual .These torque specifications for the installation and tightening of bolt
shall apply to all bolt which do not have a
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specific requirement identified in the service manual. The following factors shall
be considered when applying torque:

Cleanliness of the bolt, use of a thread sealant (Loctite), degree of lubrication

on the bolt, presence of a prevailing torque feature, hardness of the surface
underneath of the bolt head, or similar condition which affects the installation .
As noted in the following tables, torque values should be reduced by 25% for
lubricated bolts .To achieve the similar stress as a dry bolt. Torque values may
also have to be reduced when the bolt is threaded into aluminum or brass. The
specific torque value should be determined based on the aluminum or brass material
strength, bolt size ,length of thread engagement, etc .The standard method of
verifying torque shall be performed by marking a line on the bolt (head or nut) and
mating part, then back off bolt 1/4 of a turn. Measure the torque required to
tighten the bolt until the lines match up.

Table 6.2 Torque requirement

Size # 6 - 32 UNC # 6 - 40 UNF # 8 - 32 UNC # 8 - 36 UNF # 10 -24 UNC # 10- 32 UNF

1/4 - 20 UNC 1/4 - 28 UNF 5/16- 18 UNC 5/16- 24 UNF

Grade 8.8 (N-cm) 170±20 190±20 330±30 350±30 475±45 540±45 1125±100 1300±100
2250±280 2540±280 N-m

10.9 (N-cm) 260±20 280±20 460±45 482±45 674±70 765±70 1580±170 1800±170 3390±340
3670±340 N-m

12.9(N-cm)
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3/8 - 16 UNC 3/8 - 24 UNF 7/16 - 14 UNC 7/16 - 20 UNF 1/2- 13 UNC 1/2- 20 UNF 5/8-
11 UNC 5/18- 11 UNF 3/4- 10 UNC 3/4- 16 UNF

41±4 47±4 68±7 75±7 102±11 115±11 203±20 230±20 359±34 407±34

58±5 68±5 68±9 104±9 142±14 163±14 285±27 325±27 508±47 569±47

6.4 ISO Standard of bolts

M12×1.75×80-8.8
Nominal dia Pitch Length Grade of bolt
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Figure – 6.2 Bolt View

k –Head Hight ds- Shank Diameter e- Across Corner s - Across flats c- Washer Face
Thickness

da- Fillet Transition Diameter lf -Fillet Length r- Fillet Radius pa - Pitch dw -

Washer Face Diameter
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Table 6.3 Bolt ISO standard

Nominal pa b ref c da ds Bolt Diameter b c d max min max Nom.=maximum Product A min
Grade B Product A min Grade B Product A min Grade B max Nom. product A max Grade
min product B max Grade min Product A min Grade B min Nom.=maximum Product A min
Grade B M1.6 0.35 9 15 28 0.25 0.10 2.0 1.6 1.46 1.35 2.27 2.3 3.41 3.28 0.6 1.1
1.225 0.975 1.3 0.9 0.68 0.63 0.1 3.20 3.02 2.90 M2 0.4 10 16 29 0.25 0.10 2.6 2.0
1.86 1.75 3.07 2.95 4.32 4.18 0.8 1.4 1.525 1.275 1.6 1.2 0.89 0.84 0.1 4.00 3.82
3.70 M2.6 0.45 11 17 30 0.25 0.10 3.1 2.5 2.36 2.25 4.07 3.95 5.45 5.31 1 1.7 1.825
1.575 1.9 1.5 1.10 1.05 0.1 5.00 4.82 4.70 M3 0.5 12 18 31 0.40 0.15 3.6 3.0 2.86
2.75 4.57 4.45 6.01 5.88 1 2 2.125 1.875 2.2 1.8 1.31 1.26 0.1 5.50 5.32 5.20 M4
0.7 14 20 33 0.40 0.15 4.7 4.0 3.82 3.70 5.88 5.74 7.66 7.50 1.2 2.8 2.925 2.675
3.0 2.6 1.87 1.82 0.2 7.00 6.78 6.64 M5 0.8 16 22 35 0.50 0.15 5.7 5.0 4.82 4.70
6.88 6.74 8.79 8.63 1.2 3.5 3.65 3.35 3.26 2.35 2.35 2.28 0.2 8.00 7.78 7.64 M6 1
18 24 37 0.50 0.15 6.8 6.0 5.82 5.70 8.88 8.74 11.05 10.89 1.4 4 4.15 3.85 4.24
3.76 2.70 2.63 0.25 10.00 9.78 9.64 M8 1.25 22 28 41 0.60 0.15 9.2 8.0 7.78 7.64
11.63 11.47 14.38 14.20 2 5.3 5.45 5.15 5.54 5.06 3.61 3.54 0.4 13.00 12.73 12.57
M10 1.5 26 32 45 0.60 0.15 11.2 10.0 9.78 9.64 14.63 14.47 17.77 17.59 2 6.4 6.58
6.22 6.69 6.11 4.35 4.28 0.4 16.00 15.73 15.57

dw e lf

k kwe r s

Nominal pa b ref c da ds

Bolt Diameter B c d max min max Nom.=maximum Product A min Grade B Product A min
Grade B Product A min

dw e

M12 1.75 30 36 49 0.6 0.15 13.7 12 11.73 11.57 16.63 16.47 20.03

M16 2 38 44 57 0.8 0.2 17.7 16 15.73 15.57 22.49 22 26.75

M20 2.5 46 52 65 0.8 0.2 22.4 20 19.67 19.48 28.19 27.7 33.53

M24 3 54 60 73 0.8 0.2 26.4 24 23.67 23.48 33.61 33.25 39.98

M30 3.5 66 72 85 0.8 0.2 33.4 30 29.48 42.75 -

M36 4 84 97 0.8 0.2 39.4 36 35.38 51.11 -

M42 4.5 96 109 1.0 0.3 45.6 42 41.38 59.95 -

M48 5 108 121 1.0 0.3 52.6 48 47.38 69.45 -

M56 5.5 137 1.0 0.3 63 56 55.26 78.66 -

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Grade B max Nom. product A max k Grade min product B max Grade min e kw Product A
min Grade B r min Nom.=maximum s Product A min Grade B Nominal Bolt Diameter a p B
b ref c d c max min da max ds Nom.=maximum Product A min Grade B dw Product A min
lf

19.85 3 7.5 7.68 7.32 7.79 7.21 5.12 5.05 0.6 18 17.73 17.57 M12 1.75 30 36 49 0.6
0.15 13.7 12 11.73 11.57 16.63

26.17 3 10 10.18 9.82 10.29 9.71 6.87 6.8 0.6 24 23.67 23.16 M16 2 38 44 57 0.8 0.2
17.7 16 15.73 15.57 22.49

32.95 4 12.5 12.715 12.285 12.85 12.15 8.6 8.51 0.8 30 29.67 29.16 M20 2.5 46 52 65
0.8 0.2 22.4 20 19.67 19.48 28.19

39.55 4 15 15.215 14.785 15.35 14.65 10.35 10.26 0.8 36 35.38 35.00 M24 3 54 60 73
0.8 0.2 26.4 24 23.67 23.48 33.61

50.85 6 18.7 19.12 18.28 12.8 1 46 45 M30 3.5 66 72 85 0.8 0.2 33.4 30 29.48 -

60.79 6 22.5 22.92 22.08 15.46 1 55 53.8 M36 4 84 97 0.8 0.2 39.4 36 35.38 -

71.3 8 26 26.42 25.58 17.91 1.2 65 63.1 M42 4.5 96 109 1.0 0.3 45.6 42 41.38 -

82.6 10 30 30.42 29.58 20.71 1.6 75 73.1 M48 5 108 121 1.0 0.3 52.6 48 47.38 -

93.56 12 35 35.5 34.5 27.65 2 85 82.8 M56 5.5 137 1.0 0.3 63 56 55.26 -

6.5Bolt Failure
When a threaded fastener cannot sustain the expected loading and becomes detached,
a significant loss may occur. Although rare, bolt failure has caused wheel
detachment on vehicles, structural failure in buildings, and crashes of aircraft.
This article presents several examples of bolt failures that have been involved in
serious losses. The claims professional is usually involved early in the analysis
of the accident and is influential in the early decisions as to the failure
analysis of the threaded fastener involved. Through a review of these case studies,
the claims professional can gain insight into how to handle future assignments
involving bolt induced losses.
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6.5.1Failure as a result of an overload

Many accidents can be characterized as an impact with a non-compliant object such
as a truck impacting a concrete bridge support. In these cases, bolt failure due to
overload can occur. Figure 6.3a is a view of a bolt that fractured in the threaded
area. The 45 degree full-slant fracture surface indicates high tensile loads. The
fine, gray appearance of the fracture surface is consistent with a sudden overload
failure. In this case, other bolts on the mechanical part had failed, transferring
the load to the remaining bolt shown in Figure 1, resulting in an overload. Figure
6.3b is a view of the fracture surface of a steering gear output shaft of a large
truck. The truck was involved in an accident and a question arose as to the role of
the steering unit as a possible cause. Microscopic examination of the fracture
shows a full-slant fracture surface (about 45 degrees) and evidence of a shear-face
tensile fracture, characteristic of an overload. It was concluded that the fracture
of the output shaft was most likely a result of the accident and not a cause.
Figure 6.3c is a view of a similar fracture surface at the threaded end of a wheel
spindle with it’s characteristic 45 degree fracture surface and fine gray
appearance. This is a typical overload during a vehicle rollover accident.

(a)

(b) Figure6.3 Failure as a result of an overload

(c)

6.5.2Failure due to lack of locking mechanism

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In order to prevent bolts from loosening over time, various locking mechanisms are
employed. They include lock washers, locking nuts, jam nuts, mechanical
deformations, wire wrap, cotter pins, metal locks, expansion anchors, helical coils
and polymer locking compounds. Machinery that is subject to vibratory environments
usually is equipped with some sort of locking mechanism. If the locking mechanism
is not applied to the machinery during manufacture, a catastrophic event may
result. Figure 6.4a is a view of a hoist transmission used in a large crane. The
bolt shown in Figure6.4b was found out of position after the crane transmission
“jumped out of gear” dropping a heavy load. In Figure 6.4a, the arrow points to the
location of the bolts. Specifications called for a polymer locking compound to be
applied to the bolt threads to prevent backing out. No compound was found on the
bolt threads or in the threaded hole. Consequently, over a period of time, the
bolts loosened, resulting in the loss of control to the shift fork in the
transmission.

(a)

Figure 6.4

(b)

Failure due to lack of locking mechanism

6.5.3Metal fatigueMetal fatigue is the phenomenon characterized by progressive

crack growth during cyclic loading. A crack is often initiated at a flaw or stress
riser (sharp notch) in a part. Cyclic forces such as vibrations or repeated impact
cause the crack to increase in size until the part can no longer sustain the load,
and a final fracture occurs. The arrows point to the initiation sites of the
fatigue crack. The small lines or striations on the metal surface show the advance
of the crack from the exterior to the inside of the bolt. The rutted gray area in
the middle of the bolt is the area of final fracture where the bolt cross-section
was reduced and the bolt could not carry the load.
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6.5.3Failure from improper torque

When threaded fasteners are utilized, the amount of tightening or bolt torque is
often important. Motor vehicle wheel studs require torques ranging from about 100
ft-lbs for smaller vehicles to over 400 ft-lbs for large trucks. The appropriate
torque is required in order to prevent relative flexing of the two parts being
fastened and to assure an acceptable mechanical connection. Bolt failures as a
result of improper torque have occurred in automobile applications (See Claims
Magazine, December 1995).Figure 6.5 shows a part of the stud that was bearing on
the wheel rim causing severe wear of the thread, another indicator of insufficient
bolt.

Figure6.5 Failure from improper torque

6.5.4Failure from improper design

It is generally considered poor design to allow significant alternating shear or
bending forces in the vicinity of the threaded section of the bolt since the
threads form a stress riser and tend to initiate fatigue cracks, as happened in
this case. A better design would be to utilize a bolt with a shorter threaded
section so that the unthreaded shank material is at the shear area of the bracket.
This eliminates the stress riser from the threaded section and increases the
effective bolt diameter.

6.5.5Failure from improper manufacture

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Figure 6.6 is a view of a failed tie rod end bolt, a critical steering system
component in an automobile. The vehicle suddenly pulled to the right after
traveling over a bump in the road. The fracture surface revealed an area of
progressive fracture that had been occurring over time. This was initiated by a
heat treating related defect in the outer surface of the tapered shank. The crack
grew by metal fatigue and finally failed when traveling over a modest road surface
perturbation. The driver suddenly experienced extreme difficulty in steering the
vehicle and lost control. With little evidence of an extreme force application at
the right rear suspension, it appeared unusual that a bolt would fracture from an
overload in such a manner. The bolt was removed and tested. The exterior surface
hardness was found to vary considerably along the bolt length, resulting in a
stress discontinuity at the fracture surface

Figure6.6 Failure from improper manufacture

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Chapter-7

Conclusion

Summer training in Escorts Ltd. really helped me to familiarize myself to the

practical knowledge of industrial production and processes. T h e w h o l e
training period was very interesting, instructive and challenging. Through this
training I was able to gain new insights and more comprehensive understanding about
the real industry working condition and practice. I got the idea of working of
automatic CNC machines, Testing techniques of Diesel engine, tractors and different
processes used in machining of cylinder block and Assembly plant. All of this
valuable experience and knowledge that I have gained were not only acquired through
the direct involvement in task given but also through other aspect of the training
such as work observation, interaction with operators, supervisor and other peoples
involved in the process. In assembly plant i saw how tractor are assembled. I get
knowledge about differentdifferent sub assemblies of tractor assembly plant.
Differential sub assembly, transmission sub assembly, transmission testing, paint
of body and different sub stations. It was a good idea and good chance to expose to
the work environment that we will have to face and practice after we graduate. As a
result of the training now I am more confident to enter the employment world and
build my future career.
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http://www.standardsbis.in/Gemini/search/BasicSearch.action?sear
chValue=hexagonhead bolts# 4. http://www.boltscience.com/pages/quality.htm 5.
http://www.boltscience.com/pages/nutorbolttightening.htm 6. Introduction to Design
Behavior of Bolted Joint by John H. Bickford. 7.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/51438283/1364-1 8. Material given to me by the company