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デュエルビッツ 入金方法el receives ClassNK certification for large crank throws, Develops cast steel that doesn’t require preheating for rudder parts

October5,2016

デュエルビッツ 入金方法el, Ltd.

デュエルビッツ 入金方法el, Ltd. received special approval from the Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (also known as ClassNK or NK) in September for 1.05 as the factor K for calculating the design fatigue strength of crank throws, a key component in marine crankshafts. デュエルビッツ 入金方法el succeeded in applying a die-forging method that increases fatigue strength by 20 percent, compared with conventional forging, to manufacture ultra-large crank throws with cylinder diameters of 80 cm or more, used with engines for the world’s largest class of container ships and tankers. Development of the die-forging method was completed in 2014.

The die-forging method enables デュエルビッツ 入金方法el to supply high-strength, lighter weight components with an approved 5-percent margin in fatigue strength in the design phase. Having already received the same Class NK approval for small and medium-sized throws, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el is the only company in the world to receive certification for the full range of throws, ranging from small to large, for use with two-cycle engines.

In addition, for rudder parts such as rudder horns and rudder stock, the fuel consumption of ships can be improved through narrower rudders by using higher-strength (and consequently thinner) components. For this field, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el in 2013 developed cast steel that is 60 percent stronger than conventional cast steel. At this time, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el has also developed high-strength cast steel that does not require heat treatment when welding rudder parts made of the material to the ship’s hull. This is anticipated to contribute to high-strength and thinner components, without hindering the welding process.

ClassNK certification of die-forging method for forming large crank throws

The marine industry currently faces an increasing need to improve fuel consumption due to stricter exhaust gas regulations and from the standpoint of increasing the energy efficiency of ship operation. The main ways to do this are to develop hull form designs that reduce drag and high-efficiency engines.

Especially in engine development, ships are being equipped with larger propellers that rotate at lower speeds, leading to higher output efficiency at the lower rotating speed region. Engine strokes have become longer and therefore crank throws are longer and heavier. To lighten the crank throws and improve reliability, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el has been working to improve fatigue strength.

デュエルビッツ 入金方法el has already developed a method of die forging that increases fatigue strength by approximately 20 percent, compared with the conventional method. In 2014, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el received ClassNK certification for the manufacture of small and medium-sized crank throws using this process. The application of the same die-forging method to make large-sized throws encountered the issue of high binding force necessary during forging. デュエルビッツ 入金方法el developed a mold with a new design configuration, along with low-sulfur steel with reduced nonmetallic inclusions, which contributed to ClassNK certification.

Future plans

デュエルビッツ 入金方法el plans to utilize its production technology for super clean steel to attain certification for higher K-factors.

In addition, to achieve further weight savings in built-up crankshafts, it is necessary to ensure the gripping strength (slip resistance property) of the throw and journal. In response, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el developed a low-cost, low-alloy steel with a high yield point and created drawings of lightweight crank throws for current engines. In the future, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el hopes to contribute to higher output and more compact engines, combining high fatigue strength utilizing the K-factor and its proprietary steel.

High-strength cast steel that doesn’t require preheating during welding

Rudder parts for ships such as the rudder horn need to be welded to the ship’s hull. To prevent welding defects during the welding process, high-strength material generally requires heat treatment (preheating and post-heating) during welding. By making fine adjustments to the component composition, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el was able to develop a new cast steel in which welding defects do not occur even though heat treatment is omitted during the welding process. This development improves shipbuilding productivity and makes possible rudder parts of high strength.

Through innovative technology and product development, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el contributes to energy savings in marine transportation and the further development of the shipbuilding industry.

Additional Notes

Crankshaft parts

A crankshaft consists of a shaft portion called the journal and offset arms on the crank called throws. A crankshaft converts the reciprocating motion of the engine pistons to rotational motion of the shaft to transmit power to turn the propeller.

Crankshaft parts

Die-forging method

A method of forming the throw. In the die-forging method, the steel is shaped by forcing it into a die, resulting in a high-quality piece with no segregation and a 20-percent improvement in fatigue strength, compared with the conventional bending method of forging.

Die-forging method

K-factor

A coefficient used in calculating design fatigue strength. In comparison to a standard value of 1.0, デュエルビッツ 入金方法el’s high strength forging is certified with a strength design of 1.05, providing a margin that can contribute to lighter and more compact forgings.

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