Tutorial: Immersion Quenching
Set up and run an immersion quenching analysis, then interpret the results.
Open the Tutorial Model
- Open the dumbbell_profile.x_t tutorial model file.
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Position the model as shown.
- Set the display units to Metric (mm kg MPa C s).
Orient the Model
- On the ribbon, click the Extrusion tab.
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Click the Orient icon.
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On the model, click the exit surface.
The model is oriented such that the profile is on the run out table surface, which is at Y=0, and the profile extrudes in the +Z direction.
Change the Solid Profile
- Click the Quenching ribbon.
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Click the Profile icon.
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On the model, click the exit surface as shown.
- Enter 1000 mm for Profile Length.
![](../../../images/figures/extrude/New%20Profile.png)
Create an Immersion Quenching Zone
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On the Quench icon, click the Create Quench
System satellite.
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Click the Immersion icon.
- Change the Zone Start measurement to 250.00 mm.
Review the Coolant Material Properties
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Click the Materials icon.
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Ensure that you are using the default material data for this analysis.
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Click OK to confirm.
Note: To edit materials or add new ones, use the Material Database as shown in previous tutorials.
Run a Quenching Analysis
- Save the model.
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Click the Run Analysis icon.
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Enter and review the following parameters for the Quenching Analysis:
- Click Run.
Review the Quenching Results
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When the analysis is complete, double click the name of the run to open the
results.
Note: You can also open the dumbbell_profile_RUN.iem file to view those same results.
- In the Analysis Explorer, select the Temperature result type.
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Click the Play button in the animation ribbon.
- Select and animate the other result types.
- Right click to exit the Analysis Explorer.