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Training Report Escorts LTD PDF
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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.
Abstract
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 IV
Acknowledgement II
Abstract III
List of Figures IV
List of Tables IV
List of Abbreviation IVI
1. Introduction 1
1.1 About escorts Ltd
1.2 Mission
1.3 Quality policy
1.4 Hystory
1.5 Logo
1.6 Key persons
2. Agri machinery Group 7
2.1 Features of AMG
2.2 Turn over
2.3 Product
2.4 Awards
3. KMC 10
3.1Design
3.2 Testing
3.3 Metrology
4. Assembly Plant 16
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
5. Steady of Cylinder Block Machining 25
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List of figures
List of Tables
List of abbreviations
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.
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 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”
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 to Idea Cellular
TS16949 certification for Agri Machinery Group.
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.
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.
Chapter -2
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.
1.3 Product
Product Brand
Escort E-325 Josh, E-335, MPT
JAWAN
Tractors
Hero, Champion, FT-40,
Farmtrac FT-45, FT-50, FT-60, FT-
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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
Figure 3.2
Engine
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.
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.
3.2.2 Vehicle testing – For vehicle there are mainly fatigue test, hydraulic lift
testing, field test and noise test are done.
Figure 3.3
Test Track
3.3 Metrology
Figure 3.4
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
Gear
box sub Paint
assembl
y
assembl
y
Accessorie Hydraulic
s lift test
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Figure 4.1
Assembly layout
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.
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.
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 4.4
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
Figure 4.6
Rear hood
Steering wheel
Mirror
Air filter
Front light
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Seat
Silensor
Figure 4.7
Fitment of radiator
Chapter-5
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
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).
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
5 holes drilled of Φ 6 mm
Sump Face-On the sump face there are two more dowel are created for further
machining process.
Dimensions 13H7
tappping of M10×1.5
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.
Side Size
TGS Φ6.8 drill M8×1.25 Tapping
Φ9 M10×1
BHS Φ12.5 M14×1.5
Φ10.2 M12×1.75
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.
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.
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
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.
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
i.e. 0.6*4*100=240MPa
Low or medium
4.6 M5 - M36 225 400
carbon steel
240
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340
Low or medium
5.8 M5 - M24 380 520
carbon steel
420
Medium carbon
8.8 M16 - M36 600 830
steel, Q & T
660
720
Low carbon
10.9 M5 - M36 830 1040 martensite steel,
Q&T
940
35
1100
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
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.
specific requirement identified in the service manual. The following factors shall
be considered when applying torque:
Table 6.2
Torque requirement
M12×1.75×80-8.8
Figure – 6.2
Bolt View
Nominal Bolt Diameter M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 M42 M48 M56
pa 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
B 30 38 46 54 66 - - - -
b ref c 36 44 52 60 72 84 96 108 -
d 49 57 65 73 85 97 109 121 137
c max 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0
min 0.15 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
da max 13.7 17.7 22.4 26.4 33.4 39.4 45.6 52.6 63
ds Nom.=maximum 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56
Product A min 11.73 15.73 19.67 23.67 - - - - -
Grade B 11.57 15.57 19.48 23.48 29.48 35.38 41.38 47.38 55.26
dw Product A min 16.63 22.49 28.19 33.61 - - - - -
Grade B 16.47 22 27.7 33.25 42.75 51.11 59.95 69.45 78.66
e Product A min 20.03 26.75 33.53 39.98 - - - - -
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Grade B 19.85 26.17 32.95 39.55 50.85 60.79 71.3 82.6 93.56
lf max 3 3 4 4 6 6 8 10 12
Nom. 7.5 10 12.5 15 18.7 22.5 26 30 35
product A max 7.68 10.18 12.715 15.215 - - - - -
k Grade min 7.32 9.82 12.285 14.785 - - - - -
product B max 7.79 10.29 12.85 15.35 19.12 22.92 26.42 30.42 35.5
Grade min 7.21 9.71 12.15 14.65 18.28 22.08 25.58 29.58 34.5
e
kw Product A min 5.12 6.87 8.6 10.35 - - - - -
Grade B 5.05 6.8 8.51 10.26 12.8 15.46 17.91 20.71 27.65
r min 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1 1 1.2 1.6 2
Nom.=maximum 18 24 30 36 46 55 65 75 85
s Product A min 17.73 23.67 29.67 35.38 - - - - -
Grade B 17.57 23.16 29.16 35.00 45 53.8 63.1 73.1 82.8
Nominal Bolt Diameter M12 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 M42 M48 M56
a
p 1.75 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5
B 30 38 46 54 66 - - - -
b ref c 36 44 52 60 72 84 96 108 -
d 49 57 65 73 85 97 109 121 137
c max 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0
min 0.15 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3
da max 13.7 17.7 22.4 26.4 33.4 39.4 45.6 52.6 63
ds Nom.=maximum 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 56
Product A min 11.73 15.73 19.67 23.67 - - - - -
Grade B 11.57 15.57 19.48 23.48 29.48 35.38 41.38 47.38 55.26
dw Product A min 16.63 22.49 28.19 33.61 - - - - -
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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Figure6.3
6.5.3Metal fatigue-
Metal 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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Figure6.5
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
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 different-
different 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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1. http://euler9.tripod.com/bolt-database/22.html
2. http://www.escortsagri.com/
3. 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