Process Optimization of 428 Power Transmission Chain for Achieving Weight Reduction.

Abstract

The process of Drive Chain Analysis is as important as its production. In today’s era, it’s an intelligent and profit making job to produce an optimum product. In drive chain, tempering is very important process which affects the mechanical properties of chain parts. Changes in the parameters involved in tempering would change the mechanical properties such as strength. In the present work, parameters such as temperature and time have been changed and improved results have been found in some cases. Attempts are also made to eliminate the tempering without compromising with the strength. Existing literature suggest that austempering may be another option. Trials reveal that, this process have capability to produce chain parts with better strength in reduced time