Microstructure and properties of induction brazing nickel base/WC composite coating

BNi-2/WC composite wear-resisting coating was prepared on carbon steel by the method of induction brazing.The microstructure and phase composition of the composite coating were analyzed,and the bonding strength and wear-resisting performance of the coating were tested.During the process of induction brazing,the tungsten carbide partially dissolves and reacts with the filler metal alloy to form NiW compound phase,which realizes the metallurgical combination of tungsten carbide and filler metal alloy.The matrix of the filler metal alloy consists of Ni solid solution and Ni_(3)B/Ni_(3)Si eutectic phase,and the metallurgical diffusion reaction occurs between the filler metal alloy and the steel matrix.The mechanical analysis results show that the self-strength of the composite coating reaches 140 MPa and the bonding strength of the filler metal alloy to the steel matrix reaches 360 MPa.The dry sand rubber wheel wear testing machine showed that the coating weight loss was only 0.2824 g,which was only 1/5 of the weight loss of 65 Mn matrix under the same conditions.

Study on vacuum induction brazing of SiC_p/LY12 composite using Al-Cu-Si-Mg filler metal

The vacuum induction brazing of SiC particulate reinforced LY12 alloy matrix composite using Al-28Cu-5Si-2Mg filler metal has been carried out. The micrograph of the joint interface was observed by scanning electron microscopy. The joint strength was determined by shear tests. The results show that brazing temperature, holding time, SiC particle volume percentage and post heat treatment influence joint strength. SiC particles happen in the brazing seam and the distribution of SiC particles in the joint is not uniform. Particle-poor zones in the joint exist near the base metal, and particle concentrate zones exist in the center of the brazing seam. In addition, the failure of the composite is predominantly initiated by the rooting of SiC particle in the brazing seam and the micro-crack expanded along the brazing seam with low energy.

MICROSTRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF Ni-Hf BRAZING FILLER ALLOY

In consideration of the envelopment of γ dendrites by the Hf-rich melts at the late period of solidification of the cast Ni-base superalloys containing Hf,a heat of brazing filler alloy composed of Ni-18.6Co-4.5Cr-4.7 W-25.6Hf(wt-%)was prepared.This alloy is hypereutectic.γ phase is the leading phase in eutectic γ+Ni_5Hf and γ bars are surrounded by Ni_5Hf phase.At the section perpendicular or parallel to the γ growing direction,the eutectic morphology is cellular or laminar respectively.The content of Ni_5Hf in the alloy is 68.7v.-%. The compositions of primary and eutectic Ni_5Hf are very similar.Ni,Co and Hf are the main elements and solubility of Cr and W in Ni_5Hf is very low.This alloy is an ideal brazing filler suitable to the directional or single crystal superalloy,and the elements are beneficial to superalloys properties.This filler alloy is of low melting point and of good fluidity.After braz- ing at 1240℃,5 min+1190℃,I h in 10^(-3) Pa vacuum,the microstructure of bond is the same as that of Hf-bearing superalloy.No Si and B contamination is involved.

Study on vacuum brazing of C_f/C composites

Vacuum brazing experiments of Cf/C composites were carried out using pure Al and Al-5 Ti-B as brazing fillers , and shearing strength of the joints was measured. The microstructures of the brazed joints were studied by means of scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer. The results indicate that the brazing temperature is the important processing parameter affecting the quality of the brazed joints. Vacuum brazing of Cf/C composites can be achieved employing the pure Al and AI-S Ti-B brazing fillers at a brazing temperature of 730 ℃ or 750 ℃ , respectively. Moreover, the joints have excellent microstructures with shear strength reaching the level of practical applications.

Research on the influence mechanism of brazing seam geometry on gas pores in brazed joints

Gas pore is a common defect in brazed joint. It lowers the brazing rate and affects the properties of joint. Experimental results show that the application of unequal-gap brazing seam effectively decreases the amount and volume of gas pores, and increases brazing rate.This paper establishes a force model of unequal-gap brazing seam, and proposes the constitutive relationship between expulsion force and curvature. The force condition of gas bubble in geometrically different brazing seams were calculated, and the results were verified with experiments. The results show that the expulsion force of gas bubble is positively correlated to the curvature of the seam geometry. The gas bubble tends to move towards the direction with large curvature and wider gap. The directional bubble movement is obtained through varying the configuration of gas-liquid interface to meet geometric conditions. Gas bubble accelerates to expulse with arc, hyperbola and cycloid brazing seams, in which the best drainage effects of gas bubble occur for cycloid seams.

New filler metal systems for the brazing of titanium alloys

It＇ s well known welding takes the leading role in development of titanium structures. However, in number of cases technological processes of brazing are more appropriate and, sometimes, being the single possible, in particular, during production of multilayer thin-wall structures. It should be noted that brazing filler metals of Ti-Cu-Ni, Ti-Zr-Cu-Ni, Zr-Ti-Ni and Cu-Zr-Ti systems in a form of plastic foils, as well as in powder form are mainly used in world practice for brazing of titanium alloys. Present work provides the results of complex investigations of brazing filler metals of Ti-Zr-Fe, Ti-Zr-Mn and Ti-Zr-Co systems using differential thermal analysis, light and scanning microscopy, X-ray microspectrum analysis. Data on melting ranges of pilot alloys were obtained, and liquidas su^Caces of given systems using simplex-lattice method were build. Brazing filler metals covering brazing temperature range of current structural titanium materials based on solid solutions as well as intermetallics were proposed. Structure, chemical inhomogeniety and strength characteristics of brazed joints were studied. It is determined that brazing of solid solution based alloys （OT4, VT6 ） using indicated brazing fiUer metals ensures strength characteristics of joints, which are not inferior to that obtained with application of known brazing filler metals even if they are received at lower brazing temperature.

Microstructures of brazing zone between titanium alloy and stainless steel using various filler metals

Titanium alloy (Ti-Al-V alloy) substrate was brazed with stainless steel (STS304) using filler metal.At an optimized brazing condition,various filler metals were used.Microstructures were observed at each condition.Filler metals were titanium based 40Ti-20Zr-20Cu-20Ni,silver based Ag 5Pd,and nickel based Ni-7Cr-3.1B-4.5Si-3Fe-0.06C (BNi2) and Ni-14Cr-10P-0.06C (BNi7).To select a good filler metal for brazing process,wetting test was performed at 880-1050 °C.It was not brazed using silver based filler metals,but at the conditions using titanium and nickel based filler metals had brazed zone between titanium alloy and stainless steel.However,titanium alloy was eroded during brazing using titanium based filler metals.Nickel based filler metal has a good brazed zone between titanium alloy and stainless steel among the filler metals.

Brazing of Ti_2 AlNb Based Alloy with Amorphous Ti-Cu-Zr-Ni Filler

Amorphous Ti-Cu-Zr-Ni filler foils with low melting point of 1 133 K were synthesized using a melt-spinning method in argon atmosphere. A Ti2A1Nb based alloy was brazed at 1 153-1 223 K for 600-3 000 s. The effects of brazing temperature （Tb） and time （tb） on the shear strength of the joints were investigated. The results showed that the joint strength was significantly affected by the reaction layer thickness. The optimum brazing parameters can be determined as follows： Tb=l 173 K, and tb=600 s. The maximum tensile strength of the joint obtained can reach 260 MPa. Furthermore, the activation energy Q and the growth velocity A0 of the reaction layer in the brazed joints were calculated to be 161.742 kJ/mol and 0.213 m2/s, respectively. The growth of the reaction layer （y） could be expressed by the expression： ya =0.213exp（-19 454/Tb）tb.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of AlSiCu10-10 filler meter brazing 6063 aluminum alloy

AlSiCu_(10-10) flame brazing 6063 aluminum alloy was rearched,and microstructure and mechanical properties of brazed joints were tested in the experiments. The interfacial microstructures and brazing phases of brazed joints were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy( SEM) and X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy( EDS). The strength of brazed joints was aquired by tensile test. The results show that the AlCu_2 and Mg_2 Si phases were formed in the brazing seam,the former is the brittle phase,the Mg_2 Si phases is considered to be the strengthening phase of the aluminum alloy,which can reduce the brittleness caused by AlCu_2. The average tensile strength of brazed butt joint was 115 MPa,and the average shear strength of brazed joint was 26 MPa. Finally,the fracture form and fracture morphology of the brazed joint were analyzed.

Growth behavior of interfacial compounds in galvanized steel joints with CuSi_3 filler under arc brazing

The galvanized steels were joined using a TIG arc brazing process with CuSi3 as the filler metal.The arcing time ranged from 1 s to 5 s with arcing current of 70 A in flowing argon.The possible reaction products at the interface were confirmed using thermodynamics,SEM,and EDS methods.The results show that a fragmention behavior in some whisker-like intermetallic compounds happens,and that there are two layers of Fe2Si and Fe5Si3 formed at the interface of the galvanized steel and copper filler.From this,the schematic cycle of the interface growth behavior of Fe/Si compounds and the fragmentation behavior of whisker-like intermetallic compounds are developed.

Brazing 6061 aluminum alloy with Al-Si-Zn filler metals containing Sr

Al-6.5Si-42Zn and Al-6.5Si-42Zn-0.09Sr filler metals were used for brazing 6061 aluminum alloy. Air cooling and water cooling were applied after brazing. Si phase morphologies in the brazing alloy and the brazed joints were investigated. It was found that zinc in the Al-Si filler metals could reduce the formation of eutectic Al-Si phase and lower the brazing temperature at about 520℃. Adding 0.09wt% Sr element into the Al-6.5Si-42Zn alloy caused a-Al phase refinement and transformed acicular Si phase into the finely fiber-like. After water cooling, Zn element dissolved into the Al-Si eutectic area, and η-Zn phase disappeared in the brazed joints. Tensile strength testing results showed that the Sr-modified filler metal could enhance the strength of the brazed joints by 13% than Al-12Si, while water-cooling further improved the strength at 144 MPa.

A brief review of brazing diamond in cutting tools

Diamond has high hardness and good wear resistance.It is widely used in cutting tools and workpieces.Brazing is an effective method to realize high quality cemented carbide joints in various materials connection technologies.This paper analyzes the research status of diamond brazing in detail.The materials used as brazing filler in diamond brazing are reviewed.Copper base filler and nickel base filler are the most commonly used brazing filler in diamond brazing.The advantages and disadvantages of diamond grinding tools under different production methods are analyzed.In addition,a series of new brazing alloys such as amorphous Ni based brazing filler metals are analyzed.Finally,the development trend of diamond brazing is pointed out.

Brazing of 5A01 aluminum alloy using Al-Cu-Si-Ni filler metal

The vacuum brazing of 5 A01 aluminum alloy using Al-Cu-Si-Ni filler metal was investigated at 550 ℃ and 560 ℃,respectively. Microstructure and properties of brazed 5 A01 alloy joints were investigated by tensile-shear tests and scanning electron microscopy analysis. The effects of brazing temperature and holding time on the shear strength and microstructure of the joints were studied. The results show that the different intermetallic compounds such as Al-Cu-Ni and Mg_2 Si formed in the bonding area. Shear strength increased with holding time and brazing temperature. The average shear strengths increased from 42. 3 MPa brazed at 550 ℃for 5 min to 68 MPa brazed at 560 ℃ for 15 min. Discontinuous cracks were found in the joint brazed at 550 ℃ for 5 min,and the joint showed poor shear strength. high shear strength were obtained in the joints brazed at 560 ℃ for 15 min.

Development of Ag-Cu-Zn-Sn brazing filler metals with a 10 weight-% reduction of silver and same liquidus temperature

With BrazeTec BlueBraze the manufacturers in HVACR industry have an alternative filler metal with 10 weight-% less silver but same brazing temperatures. The performance of these new alloys has been evaluated in several tests. The evaluation included wetting investigations, metallographic examinations, joint strength at different temperatures and pulsation and corrosion resistance. The results of these tests will be presented in this paper.

Penetrating behavior of eutectic liquid during Al/Cu contact reactive brazing

The behavior of eutectic liquid penetrating into the Al base during Al/Cu contact reactive brazing process was studied. Analysis results show that the eutectic liquid prefers to expand along the grain boundary in the depth direction. Meanwhile, dissolution of solid Al and Cu into the eutectic liquid promotes the eutectic reaction and the continuously formed eutectic liquid leads to the reactive penetrating.

Study on resistance spot brazing process and joint performance of pure aluminum 1060/galvanized steel

Resistance spot brazing was used to perform the lap test of pure aluminum 1060 and SGCC hot-dip galvanized steel plate,the joint interface structure was studied,and the mechanical properties of the joint were tested.The results show that the aluminum-silicon(Al-Si)alloy solder used in the test has good wetting,and an intermetallic compound with a double-layer structure and uneven thickness is produced at the welded joint interface after welding.The thickness is<10μm.The welding current is at 7.8 kA,the tensile shear load of the joint reaches a peak value of about 4.72 kN.Under the same process parameters,the tensile shear load of the resistance spot brazed joint is significantly higher than that of the spot welded joint.The joint fracture mostly occurs on the aluminum plate side,and mainly at the heat-affected zone and not at the welding point.It indicates that the quality of the spot brazed joint is good,but due to the local"unbrazed"defect on the aluminum side interface of the weld,tensile stress will occur at the weld interface and the stress effect on the intermetallic compound.It is easy to produce cracks.

Effect of Filler Composition on the Brazing of Alumina to Copper Using Ultrasonic Wave

An ultrasonic wave was applied during brazing of alumina to Cu. First alumina was metallized by applying ultrasonicwave in braze bath. Then the metallized alumina was brazed with Cu using the same filler alloy. The filler used wereZn-Al alloys and Zn-Sn Alloys. The weight percent of Al in filler was ranging between 0, 5%, 10%, respectively.The weight percent of tin in filler was ranging between 0, 30%, 60% and 91%, respectively. The joining mechanismwas investigated by measuring the joining strength, hardness and analyzing the microstructure at interface of thejoint. The shear strength and microstructure of the joint strongly depend on the filler composition. The effect ofultrasound was derived primarily from acoustic cavitations, impact and friction of the filler against alumina ceramic.This improved the wetting between alumina and the filler, and reflected to improve the joint strength. Anotherultrasonic advantage as to reduce of the joining temperature, that reduced the thermal stress in the braze joint.

The brazing of diamond

Diamond grits held in metal matrix(sintered or electroplated) are retained primary by mechanical locking.Because of this weak attachment,the pullouts of diamond from matrix are inevitable during the cutting process.Moreover,the working grits have low protrusion heights,so the cutting speed of the tool is limited. Furthermore,the rubbing of metal matrix and the work object can cause thermal damages of diamond and other materials,and power increase for the operation. Diamond can be firmly held in a metal matrix by brazing.Because of the presence of strong chemical bonding,diamond grits can protrude twice as high without being knocked off from the matrix.As a result,the cutting speed of the tool may be doubled. When the braze melts,the carbide formers will migrate toward diamond to form carbide at the interface. This reaction may be excessive as to degrade diamond significantly.In this case,a coating on diamond may be needed to moderate the reaction. When diamond is brazed on the surface of a substrate,the melt tends to pull the grits closer together that may thicken the braze layer locally.The clustering of grits can reduce the cutting effectiveness of the diamond tool.A diamond grid design is necessary to maintain the uniform thickness of the braze layer.Moreover,the controlled melting of braze alloy can form a gentle slope around each diamond grit.Such a massive support can allow aggressive cutting of the diamond tool with a low power consumption.

Interface microstructure and properties of submerged arc brazing tin-based babbit

The submerged arc brazing method was used to connect the tin-based babbit alloy with the steel matrix.The microstructure of the submerged arc brazed Babbitt interface layer on the surface of Q235B steel was analyzed by OM,SEM and EDS and the hardness properties of the joint interface layer were tested by MH-5 microhardness tester.the result of research shows that a layer of canine-shaped intermetallic compound with uneven thickness is formed at the interface,and the thickness is 10–20μm.The interface layer includes two kinds of compound layers,namely the FeSn layer near the side of the steel substrate and FeSn2 layer near the side of the babbit.During the interfacial reaction process,Fe atoms in the steel matrix dissolve into the liquid babbit alloy and form a certain concentration gradient at the interface.The farther from the interface,the lower the Fe atom concentration.The growth of Gibbs free energy of FeSn is lower when the temperature is above 780.15 K,and the temperature during the welding process is much higher than 780.15 K,moreover the precipitation temperature of FeSn is higher.Therefore,in the subsequent cooling process,FeSn is first precipitated from the interface near the side of steel matrix and then FeSn2 is precipitated from the interface near the side of babbit alloy.Microhardness test showed that the intermetallic compound at the interface layer significantly improved the hardness properties.

SPREADING PHENOMENON OF Al/Cu CONTACTING REACTION BRAZING

The reactive spread behaviour of Cu particles on the surJace of Al has been studied.The role of oxide film and the .formation mechanism of the joint during Al/Cu contacting reaction brazing have been discussed.