Microstructure and properties of laser micro welded joint of TiNi shape memory alloy

Butt welding of 0.2 mm-thick TiNi shape memory alloy sheet （SMA） was carried out using impulse laser, and tensile strength, fracture morphology, microstructure and phase change behaviour of welded joint were studied. The results show that using impulse laser can realize good butt welding of TiNi SMA sheet, tensile strength of welded joint is 683 MPa, which achieves 97% of that of cold rolled base metal, and the fracture mode of welded joint is ductile type as well as base metal. The welded joint can be divided into four zones according to grain size and microstructure. The microstructures of welded seam center zone are fine equiaxed crystals and the microstructures of both lower surface and upper surface edge zones are columnar crystals. When welded joint is vacuum annealed after welding, the phase transformation process is basically similar to the annealed base metal.

Measurement of micro weld joint position based on magneto-optical imaging

In a laser butt joint welding process, it is required that the laser beam focus should be controlled to follow the weld joint path accurately. Small focus wandering off the weld joint may result in insufficient penetration or unacceptable welds.Recognition of joint position offset, which describes the deviation between the laser beam focus and the weld joint, is important for adjusting the laser beam focus and obtaining high quality welds. A new method based on the magneto-optical（MO） imaging is applied to measure the micro weld joint whose gap is less than 0.2 mm. The weldments are excited by an external magnetic field, and an MO sensor based on principle of Faraday magneto effect is used to capture the weld joint images. A sequence of MO images which are tested under different magnetic field intensities and different weld joint widths are acquired. By analyzing the MO image characteristics and extracting the weld joint features, the influence of magnetic field intensity and weld joint width on the MO images and detection of weld joint position is observed and summarized.

基于Micro-CT评价超声骨焊接技术PDLLA材料对骨愈合性能的影响

目的采用微焦点断层扫描(Micro-CT)评价超声骨焊接技术应用过程中超声震荡产热作用下PDLLA材料对骨愈合性能的影响。方法选择SPF级雄性新西兰大白兔36只,随机分为超声骨焊接技术辅助PDLLA材料组(A组)、拧入技术辅助PDLLA材料组(B组)、假手术组(C组)、空白对照组(D组),各9只。于术后4、8、12周取下颌骨标本,周围骨组织进行HE染色,观察各组植入钉周围情况。对术后4、8、12周的下颌骨大体标本拍摄Micro-CT图,使用VG Studio MAX软件进行三维重建,摆正数据样本,即颌骨颊侧造模处为轴向,动态分析植入钉体积、植入钉周围200μm环状区及骨缺损处的植入材料体积数、相对骨体积分数(BV/TV)、骨小梁厚度(Tb.Th)、骨小梁数(Tb.N)、骨小梁间隙(Tb.Sp)等骨愈合相关指标。结果HE染色结果显示,按3个时间可动态观察到A、B、C组骨缺损处骨性骨痂替代纤维性骨痂,形成类骨质,编织骨的过程符合正常骨损伤愈合的过程。Micro-CT结果显示,A、B组术后3个时间点的材料体积比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);在3个时间点,4组植入钉周围200μm环状区中BV/TV、Tb.Th、Tb.N、Tb.Sp比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);在骨缺损处,A、B、C组三个时间点BV/TV、Tb.Th、Tb.N、Tb.Sp比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);术后4周,与D组比较,A、B、C组BV/TV、Tb.Th、Tb.N、Tb.Sp差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);与C组比较,A、B组Tb.N差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。术后8周,与D组比较,A、B、C组BV/TV、Tb.Th、Tb.N、Tb.Sp差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后12周,与D组比较,A、B、C组BV/TV、Tb.Th、Tb.Sp差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论超声骨焊接技术其超声震荡产热作用下PDLLA材料对骨愈合性能无不良影响。

Study on Effect of Welding Speed on Micro Structure and Mechanical Properties of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welded Inconel 625 Sheets

Nickel alloys had gathered wide acceptance in the fabrication of components which require high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, such as metallic bellows used in expansion joints used in aircraft, aerospace and petroleum industry. Micro Plasma Arc Welding (MPAW) is one of the important arc welding processes commonly using in fabric- cation of Nickel alloys. In the present paper welding of Inconel 625 sheets using pulsed current micro plasma arc weld- ing was discussed. The paper mainly focuses on studying the weld quality characteristics like weld pool geometry pa- rameters, microstructure, grain size, hardness and tensile properties of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welded In- conel 625 sheets at different welding speeds. Results reveals that at a welding speed of 260 mm/minute better weld quality characteristics can be obtained.

Study on Weld Quality Characteristics of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welding of Inconel625 Sheets

Nickel alloys had gathered wide acceptance in the fabrication of components which require high temperature resistance and corrosion resistance, such as metallic bellows used in expansion joints used in aircraft, aerospace and petroleum industry. In the present paper an attempt is made to study various weld quality characteristics like weld bead geometry dimensions, micro hardness, microstructure, grain size and tensile properties of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Welding of Inconel625sheets. Weld joint was prepared by fusing the two parent metals of Inconel625 sheets. Square butt joint is used and welding was carried out using Pulsed DCEN, without filler wire. Peak current, back current, pulse and pulse width are considered as the main influential input variables during the welding.

Finite element analysis of the effect of micro-pore defect on linear friction welding of medium carbon steel

Micro-pore is a very common material defect. In the present paper, the temperature fields of medium carbon steel joints with and without micro-pore defect during linear friction welding （LFW） were investigated by using finite element method. The effect of micro-pore defect on the axial shortening of joints during LFW was examined. The x- and y-direction displacements of micro-pore during the LFW process were also studied. In addition, the shape of micro-pore after LFW was observed. The heat conducted from the weld inteace to the specimen interior. The fluctuation range of the temperature curves for the joint with micro-pore is larger than that without micro-pore. Position of micro-pore changes with the change of the friction time. The circular shape of micro-pore becomes oval after welding.

Optimizing the micro-arc oxidation (MAO) parameters to attain coatings with minimum porosity and maximum hardness on the friction stir welded AA6061 aluminium alloy welds

Micro-arc oxidation(MAO) technique is capable of producing dense oxide films on the aluminium alloy surface. This oxide film protects the aluminium alloy from the corrosion attack for longer duration.Empirical relationships were derived to evaluate the MAO coating properties(porosity and hardness) by incorporating very important MAO parameters(current density, inter-electrode distance and oxidation time). MAO parameters were also optimized to achieve coatings with minimum porosity and maximum hardness. Further, the effect of MAO parameters on coating characteristics was analysed. From the results, it is found that the current density has greater influence on the responses than the other two parameters.

Analysis Microstructure of Weld Metal for HQ130+QJ63 High Strength Steel

The microstructure in the weld metals for HQ130 + QJ63 high strength steels,which are welded by Ar-CO_2 gas shielded metal arc welding,was analyzed by means of microscope and scan electron microscope(SEM).The relative content of different microstructure was evaluated with XQF-2000 micro-image analyzer.The effect of acicular ferrite content on the impact toughness was also studied.The test results indicated that the main microstructure in the weld metals of HQ130 + QJ63 high strength steels is acicular ferrite and a few pro-eutectic ferrite on the boundary of original austenite grain.Near the fusion zone there are columnar grains whose direction coefficient(X) is 3.22,but the microstructure in the center of the weld metal is isometric grain,whose direction coefficient X = 1.In order to avoid welding crack and improve welding technology the weld heat input should be strictly controlled in 10-16 kJ/cm.Thus,the main microstructure in the weld metals is fine acicular ferrite and the content of pro-eutectic ferrite is limited.The impact toughness in the weld metals of HQ130+ QJ63 steels can be ensured and can meet the requirements for application in engineering and machinery.

Application of Hooke &Jeeves Algorithm in Optimizing Fusion Zone Grain Size and Hardness of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welded AISI 304L Sheets

AISI 304L is an austenitic Chromium-Nickel stainless steel offering the optimum combination of corrosion resistance, strength and ductility. These attributes make it a favorite for many mechanical components. The paper focuses on developing mathematical models to predict grain size and hardness of pulsed current micro plasma arc welded AISI 304L joints. Four factors, five level, central composite rotatable design matrix is used to optimize the number of experiments. The mathematical models have been developed by Response Surface Method (RSM) and its adequacy is checked by Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) technique. By using the developed mathematical models, grain size and hardness of the weld joints can be predicted with 99% confidence level. The developed mathematical models have been optimized using Hooke and Jeeves algorithm to minimize grain size and maximize the hardness.

Comparison of mechanical properties in welded joint for CO_2 arc welding by using the micro－shear test and impact test

A micro shear testing method which can suit to measure the mechanical properties of heterogeneous materials is introduced, and the properties in each zone of welded joint for CO2 arc welding can be evaluated by using this method in this paper. Moreover, these results are compared with those results of Charpy V-notch impact test and their correlation is discussed.

Study on Factors Effecting Weld Pool Geometry of Pulsed Current Micro Plasma Arc Welded AISI 304L Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheets Using Statistical Approach

Pulsed current Micro Plasma Arc Welding is used to joint thin sheets of AISI 304L sheets, which are used in manufacturing of metallic bellows and diaphragms. In this article the effects of pulsing current parameters on weld pool geometry namely front width, back width, front height and back height of pulsed current micro plasma arc welded AISI 304L stainless steel sheets was analyzed. Four factors, five levels, central composite design was used to develop mathematical models, incorporating pulsed current parameters and weld pool geometry. The mathematical models have been developed by Response Surface Method. The adequacy of the models was checked by ANOVA technique. Variation of output responses with input process variables are discussed. By using the developed mathematical models, weld pool geometry parameters can be predicted.

Micro-mechanical properties of 2219 welded joints with twin wire welding

Nanoindentation method was adopted to investigate the distribution regularities of micro-mechanical properties of 2219 twin wire welded joints, thus providing the necessary theoretical basis and guidance for joint strengthening and improvement of welding procedure. Experimental results show that in weld zone, micro-mechanical properties are seriously uneven. Both hardness and elastic modulus distribute as uneven sandwich layers, while micro-mechanical properties in bond area are much more uniform than weld zone;In heat-affected zone of 2219 twin wire welded joint, distribution regularity of hardness is similar to elastic modulus. The average hardness in quenching zone is higher than softening zone, and the average elastic modulus in solid solution zone is slightly higher than softening zone. As far as the whole welded joint is concerned, metal in weld possesses the lowest hardness. For welded specimens without reinforcement, fracture position is the weld when tensioning. While for welded specimens with reinforcement, bond area is the poorest position with joint strength coefficient of 61%. So, it is necessary to strengthen the poor positions--weld and bond area of 2219 twin wire welded joint in order to solve joint weakening of welding this kind of alloy.

Influence of arc pressure on the forming of molten pool in tungsten inert gas arc butt welding with micro gap for tantalum sheet

Arc pressure is the key influencing factor to forming of molten pool. Countering the characteristic of tungsten inert gas arc welding with micro gap for tantalum sheet, according to the fundament of arc physics, a distribution model of arc pressure and forming mechanism of molten pool with micro butt gap are proposed, and the influences of arc pressure on forming of molten pool are discussed. Experimental researches for the dynamic formation process of weld molten pool by using high-speed vidicon camera show that when butt gap is appropriate, that is from 0. 1 to 0. 15 mm, molten metals formed on two workpiece uplift and grow up first, then are fused and form uniform molten pool finally.

Investigation of the micro contact profile weldingtechnics

The cladding preparation technology for the micro contact profile is investigated through the way of seam welding. The effects of the seam welding on different conditions including welding electrical current, welding time, electrode force and electrode material were contrasted through the way of metallographic structure, electron scanning, experiments of rectification and twist fatigue. The parameters of welding several kinds of materials were obtained. As a result, the qualified contact profile can be produced by making a control of the technical conditions: welding current, welding time, electrode force and electrode material.

Residual Stresses and Micro-Hardness Testing in Evaluating the Heat Affected Zone’s Width of Ferritic Ductile Iron Arc Welds

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in Ductile Irons (DI) is often required by foundries for practical manufacturing reasons. The mechanical properties of the welded structures are strongly dependent on their HAZ’s width. A model based on the behaviour of the ferritic matrix of high-Si DIs in order to make an approach in measuring their HAZ’s width is developed in this study. A series of thermal treatments on 3.35 and 3.75 wt% Si as-cast DIs and spot SMAWs is applied on these materials. The applied SMAWs are done on non-preheated and preheated samples (150℃ - 300℃). For welding we modify the amperage (100 - 140A). The micro-hardness Vickers changes in the ferrite of the as-cast samples and inside the HAZ of the welded ones can be attributed to the existence of residual stresses (RS) in the ferritic matrix and assist in estimating the HAZ’s width.

基于LOO-PSO-KELM复合算法的微电阻点焊质量预测与工艺优化

【目的】为了提高小样本数据条件下微电阻点焊焊接质量预测的精度和泛化能力,提出了一种基于交叉验证(Leave one out,LOO)与粒子群优化算法(Particle swarm optimization,PSO)协同优化核极限学习机(Kernel extreme learning machine,KELM)的回归预测方法(LOO-PSO-KELM)。【方法】首先,采用正交试验方法开展电阻点焊工艺试验,建立小样本数据集,并采用留一法交叉验证对数据集进行分类。然后,基于验证数据集的绝对误差和与核极限学习机预测模型,利用粒子群优化算法对核极限学习机的参数进行寻优,获得可靠稳定的预测模型。最后,以选取的焊接工艺参数和LOO-PSO-KELM模型为基础,采用粒子群算法对工艺参数进行优化,获取最优工艺参数。【结果】与传统的PSO-BP神经网络和PSO-KELM算法对比,LOO-PSO-KELM算法在各类标准上表现优异,其预测的熔核直径和拉剪力的均方根误差分别为0.0199和4.4249;基于选取的焊接工艺参数对LOO-PSO-KELM模型进行验证,LOO-PSO-KELM模型预测值与试验验证结果的相对误差均小于3%,与正交试验下的最佳参数比较,拉剪力提高了2%。【结论】与传统方法相比,LOO-PSO-KELM预测模型具有更强的预测性能。在小样本数据集下,体现了较强的泛化性能,所提出的方法在微点焊的锂电池连接中具有良好的应用价值。

基于二元堆积理论高致密CuW复合材料制备及耐电弧侵蚀性能研究

目的提高CuW复合材料的致密度及耐电弧侵蚀性能。方法基于二元堆积理论设计并制备了双粒径W颗粒混杂CuW75复合材料,通过微观组织表征、硬度测试、导电率测试及密度测试,重点对比研究了单粒径CuW75复合材料和双粒径混杂CuW75复合材料致密性和微观组织的内在关联,并通过电接触实验研究了双粒径混杂CuW75复合材料耐电弧的侵蚀性能。结果双粒径混杂CuW75复合材料微观组织均匀,W相及Cu相网络连通程度高,致密度高达99.79%,较CuW75复合材料国家标准致密度提升了2.9%,硬度较CuW75复合材料国家标准提升了6.7%。电接触实验结果表明,双粒径混杂CuW75复合材料熔焊力波动幅度小,平均熔焊力(35.06cN)较1μm单粒径CuW75复合材料的降低了11%;平均燃弧能量(147.29mJ)及平均燃弧时间(2.53ms)较1μm单粒径CuW75复合材料的分别下降了38%和36%。双粒径混杂CuW75复合材料受电弧侵蚀面积小,侵蚀坑较浅,耐电弧侵蚀性能优异。结论双粒径混杂W颗粒制备CuW复合材料可以明显提升材料的致密度及微观结构连通性。双粒径混杂CuW复合材料可以更好地分散电弧,具有优异的抗熔焊性能及耐电弧侵蚀性能。

不同钨极锥角下微TIG点焊电弧行为分析

基于磁流体动力学理论,建立钨极半径为0.8 mm,尖端锥角分别为15°,30°,45°和60°的微TIG点焊电弧数值模型;使用Fluent软件UDF功能加载保护气体物性参数、动量方程和能量方程源项,探究钨极尖端锥角对微TIG点焊电弧温度场、流场、压力场和电势场的影响规律。结果表明,微TIG电弧呈钟罩形状,随着锥角由60°减至30°,钨极导电截面半径减小,导致电流密度增加,电弧温度增高;随着锥角继续减小,电弧上爬现象严重,钨极导电面积增大,平均电流密度减小,电弧温度随之下降。钨极锥角变化显著影响等离子体流力和电磁收缩力对电弧等离子体动量作用,进而影响电弧等离子体运动速度和阳极表面压力分布。数值模拟结果与微TIG点焊试验结果吻合良好,模拟结果对调控钨极锥角,改善电弧形貌及焊接质量具有重要意义。

航空发动机叶片微束等离子堆焊转角焊缝模型研究

航空发动机叶片修复时,将受损部位切除后在新平面上进行多层多道焊接,在焊缝转角区域特别是转角点,因焊接工艺难以匹配导致过多熔滴进入熔池增加了焊缝熔高与熔宽,造成焊缝凸起,影响焊接质量。针对微束等离子焊接叶片转角区域焊缝的这种特征,建立了转角区域焊缝模型。首先利用抛物线曲线拟合建立了单道焊缝模型,并通过实验验证该模型能准确地表征单缝外形轮廓。然后提出了一种双焊缝转角重叠的焊缝成型模型。实验表明,采用该转角焊缝模型能够极大地降低转角区域焊缝的凸起,能满足航空发动机叶片修复精度的要求。

高频脉冲微TIG焊接电弧基值效应研究

为了探索微TIG焊接的焊接电流下限,研制了一种高频脉冲微TIG焊接电源,利用脉冲基值电弧电特性的改善提高焊接稳定性。通过电弧电流、电压波形,分析了电弧的电压滞后性,探讨了脉冲频率对脉冲电弧基值效应的影响,并进一步对零基值脉冲TIG进行了研究。结果表明,高频脉冲下的微电弧基值电压较稳态电弧大幅下降,更有利于维持微电弧的燃烧;在基值电流为0 A的条件下高频脉冲电弧也可维持燃烧,平均焊接电流可低至0.5 A,极限0基值时间与脉冲电流大小呈正相关。对于微细漆包线和端柱的微型工件连接,零基值脉冲微TIG焊获得了较好的焊接效果。