Torch Angle (˚) | FE modelling predictions (Peak values) | ||||
Peak Temperature (˚C) | distortion on horizontal plate (mm) | distortion on vertical plate (mm) | Von Mises residual stress (MPa) | Plastic strain (−) | |
−8 | 2141 | 0.456 | 0.245 | 943 | 0.455 |
−6 | 2152 | 0.450 | 0.266 | 943 | 0.460 |
−4 | 2160 | 0.446 | 0.289 | 943 | 0.475 |
−2 | 2165 | 0.442 | 0.311 | 941 | 0.471 |
Default | 2171 | 0.439 | 0.331 | 938 | 0.484 |
2 | 2177 | 0.437 | 0.351 | 936 | 0.480 |
4 | 2181 | 0.435 | 0.373 | 936 | 0.506 |
6 | 2182 | 0.434 | 0.395 | 933 | 0.505 |
8 | 2181 | 0.432 | 0.417 | 930 | 0.506 |