Metallurgical Characterization of Non-OEM Camshaft Using Chemical Composition Analysis and Surface Hardness Testing
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https://doi.org/10.56862/irajtma.v4i3.366Keywords:
Camshaft, Non-OEM, Surface hardening, Rockwell hardness, Chemical composition.Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the metallurgical characteristics of Non-OEM camshafts through chemical composition analysis and surface hardness testing, and to compare them with a reference camshaft manufactured from VCN150 steel. All samples were tested in the as-received condition to represent actual manufacturing quality in the market. Chemical composition was analyzed using Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES), while surface hardness distribution was measured using the Rockwell C method in accordance with ASTM E18. The results show that the Non-OEM A camshaft exhibits the highest surface hardness (≈60–61 HRC) with a steep decrease toward the core, whereas the Non-OEM B camshaft reaches approximately 56–57 HRC with a more uniform hardness profile. The reference camshaft demonstrates a surface hardness of about 60 HRC with a gradual decrease toward the core. Variations in carbon and alloying elements contribute to differences in hardening response. These findings indicate variable material quality among Non-OEM camshafts compared with industrial-grade materials.
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