Simulation of metal quenching processes for the minimization of distortion and stresses [Elektronische Ressource] / vorgelegt von Yalçın Kaymak

Simulation of Metal Quenching Processesfor the Minimization of Distortion and StressesDissertationzur Erlangung des akademischen GradesDoktoringenieur(Dr.-Ing.)vorgelegt vonM.Sc. Yalcın¸ Kaymakgeb. am 08.07.1978in Ankara, Turkei¨genehmigt durch dieFakultat fur Verfahrens- und Systemtechnik¨ ¨der Otto-von-Guericke-Universitat Magdeburg¨Gutachter:Prof. Dr.-Ing. E. Specht, Universitat¨ MagdeburgProf. A. Bertram, Universitat¨ Mageingereicht am 02.07.2007Promotionskolloquium am 12.10.20072PrefaceThis dissertation is submitted to Otto-von-Guericke-University, Magdeburg forthe degree of Doctor of Engineer. The research described herein was conductedunder the supervision of Prof. E. Specht and Prof. A Bertram between May2003 and July 2007. To the best of my knowledge, this work is original, exceptwhere suitable references are made to previous works. Neither this, nor anysubstantially similar dissertation has been submitted for any degree, diploma orqualification at any other university or institution.Yalc¸ın KaymakMagdeburg, 02.07.2007If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?Albert Einstein (1879-1955)iii PREFACEAcknowledgementI would like to express my sincere gratitude to Prof. E. Specht for his guidance,knowledge, encouragement and great enthusiasm. I am extremely grateful toProf. A. Bertram for his constant support and friendship. I am extremely gra-teful to both of my supervisors, Prof. E.