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Effects of Material Selection on the Remanufacturability of a Swashplate in an Axial Piston Pump

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT A swashplate is a critical component in an axial piston pump for motion transformation that undergoes cyclic loading. Traditionally, swashplates are not designed to have multiple lives of operation. According to industry experts, a remanufacturability analysis of swashplates suggests that the scrap rate is high. Among the primary reasons for this high scrap rate is insufficient material on the running surface, especially for subtractive recovery. Therefore, the selection of the proper material and its amount plays a significant role in the fatigue behavior, the remanufacturability of the swashplate, as well as its cost. Analyses addressing fatigue life, remanufacturability, and cost of the swashplate were carried out in this paper through a comparative study utilizing various materials. Recommendations on the material selection that balance the failure consequences, remanufacturability, and cost are provided to guide designers in making informed decisions for alternative design options.

Source: Journal of Advanced Manufacturing and Processing

DOI: 10.1002/amp2.70027

Authors: Mehnuma Tabassum, Riad Ramadani, Elif Elçin Günay, Gül E. Kremer

Institutions: Iowa State University, University of Dayton, University of Prishtina, Sakarya University

Language: English

Topic: Material Selection and Properties

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,660