The influence of pressure to the stresses inside the plough body

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine the structure of the plough body and determining areas most susceptible to damage. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis was performed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) in AutoDesk Inventor Professional 2015. Characteristics of the materials that make up the individual parts correspond to the materials used for the production in the AGRO-MASZ company. Findings: Studies have shown the greatest stress distribution in the mouldboard shin, mouldboard and leg. Highest stresses on mouldboard occur in the area, which is also the most exposed to the abrasive wear. Research limitations/implications: It seems important to carefully examine the areas of the largest abrasive wear analysed plows bodies. Practical implications: FEA analysis allows pre-testing of the properties of the part before manufacturing. Creating a model and adding forces and pressures to it allows for huge savings for companies. It is possible to find weaknesses in designed products before they cause problems. In the production of bodies for ploughs critical is the selection of suitable material and then subjecting it to specialist heat treatment. Originality/value: Article allowed the estimation of the plow body stress of AGRO-MASZ company, the analysis of which has not yet been published. The studies allow for the continuous improvement of the quality of ploughs.

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