Influence of production process and material factors on fatigue strength of tubular stabilizer bar

The paper presented results of the research on process of production of highly important element of passenger car. The main object of the research was influence of production process and material factors on fatigue strength of tubular stabilizer bar. The scope of the research included the stabilizer bar hot bent at the bending table, hardened in oil and tempered. The bending radii I, II and III were metalographically tested. The stabilizer bar was also subjected to fatigue tests. For analysis purpose the finite element method (FEM) calculation have been conducted. The analysis of relationship of outer diameter to wall thickness is very important. The analysed bar has broken early. The paper presents the reasons for premature failure of the tubular stabilizer bar.