This document discusses using ANSYS software to simulate the structural analysis of down-the-hole (DTH) button bits made of different materials. It provides physical and mechanical properties for an EN36c steel and then shows results from ANSYS simulations comparing the maximum stress and displacement of DTH button bits made from tungsten carbide, titanium carbide, and steel. The simulations help determine weak points and life of the button bits before manufacturing prototypes.
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Analysis of DTH Button Bit
1. ANALYSIS OF DTH BUTTON BIT USING
P Koteswara Rao
Designer
2. ANSYS is a general purpose software, used to simulate
interactions of all disciplines of physics, structural,
vibration, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and
electromagnetic for engineers.
So ANSYS, which enables to simulate tests or working
conditions, enables to test in virtual environment before
manufacturing prototypes of products. Furthermore,
determining and improving weak points, computing life
and foreseeing probable problems are possible by 3D
simulations in virtual environment.
ANSYS software with its modular structure as seen in the
table below gives an opportunity for taking only needed
features. ANSYS can work integrated with other used
engineering software on desktop by adding CAD and FEA
connection modules.
3. Apply Hyper Mesh Properties of EN36c
i.Physical Properties:-
Density = 7.85 g / cc
ii. Mechanical Properties:-
Hardness= 40 HRC
Ultimate tensile strength = 1238 Map
Yield tensile strength = 993 Map
Elongation at break = 200 Gap
Modulus of elasticity = 200 Gap
Bulk modulus = 140 Gap
Machinabilty = 50 %
Shear modulus = 80 Gap
4. Modeling, Analysis and
Manufacturing Process of DTH
Button Bit
Fig5. Structural analysis of oil quenched
steel button bit red zone area max
stress area and Blue color min stress
Fig6&7.stress structural analysis other
type material Titanium carbide and
Tungsten carbide button bits