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COPPER Hardness evolution

COPPER Hardness evolution

COPPER Hardness evolution

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Hi

I need to know if it´s exist any formula to calculate the evolution of the hardness of copper with the effort

I have a washer in copper who will be torqued at 46N.m
The hardess is 35HB and I need to know what should be the hardness after giving the torque (50HB ?, 70HB?)

RE: COPPER Hardness evolution

I assume the washer is compressed between a screw and another rigid solid?  If so, can you provide the dimensions and materials (plus coatings) of these other parts?  If so, an estimate for strain can be developed, which could lead to an estimate for hardness.  However, it won't be very precise.  If you need precision, you should conduct testing of actual parts.

Regards,

Cory

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RE: COPPER Hardness evolution

There are good starin hardening curves fro Cu published, but like Corey said you will need to know the strain.
Why does this matter to you?  It will turn out whatever it turns out.

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