预热温度对激光选区熔化成形30%SiC_(p)/AlSi10Mg复合材料力学性能的影响

基板常温工况下激光选区熔化成形中等体积分数SiC_(p)/Al复合材料存在孔洞、裂纹等冶金缺陷,从而导致成形零件致密度低、力学性能差等问题。首先研究了固定优化成形工艺参数时,基板预热温度(200~400℃)对45μm的30%(质量分数,下同)SiC_(p)/AlSi10Mg成形零件表观致密度和力学性能的影响;进一步提高SiC_(p)质量分数至50%,再次评价了上述基板预热温度对成形性能的影响。结果表明,当SiC_(p)质量分数为30%时,升高基板预热温度可以减少成形零件的孔洞和裂纹,成形零件的表观致密度及力学性能显著提高;当基板预热至400℃时,成形零件表观致密度最高达到97.98%,与此同时极限抗压强度和极限抗拉强度分别为578 MPa和56 MPa;随着SiC_(p)质量分数进一步增加至50%,基板预热温度对成形零件致密化和力学性能的强化效果逐步减弱。本研究证明高温预热基板能够有效抑制激光选区熔化成形中等体积分数SiC_(p)/Al复合材料的冶金缺陷,为增材制造SiC_(p)/Al复合材料提供了工程应用解决方案。

重掺杂p型SiC晶片Ni/Al欧姆接触特性

系统研究了Al和Ni/Al两种金属体系在重掺杂p型SiC晶片上的欧姆接触特性和电学性质。利用X射线衍射、扫描电子显微镜和综合物性测量系统对这两种电极表面的微观结构和样品的电学性质进行了表征。结果表明:在真空环境下经过800℃退火后Al电极可呈现出欧姆接触行为,其比接触电阻率为1.98×10^(-3)Ω·cm^(2),退火处理后Al电极与SiC在接触界面形成化合物Al_(4)C_(3),有助于提高接触界面稳定性。在Ni/Al复合体系中,当Ni金属层厚度为50 nm时,其比接触电阻率显著降低至4.013×10^(-4)Ω·cm^(2)。退火后Ni与SiC在接触界面生成的Ni_(2)Si有利于欧姆接触的形成和降低比接触电阻率。研究结果可为开发液相法生长的p型SiC晶片电子器件提供参考。

双尺度SiC_(p)增强Al基复合材料的制备及耐磨性研究

采用粉末冶金法制备了双尺度SiC_(p)增强Al基复合材料,SiC_(p)双粒径50μm:10μm的比例分别为1∶1、2∶1、3∶1、4∶1及5∶1,添加总含量为20vol%。通过销盘式摩擦磨损试验机对复合材料及对比试样HT300材料的耐磨性能进行了测试,使用SEM、EDS对复合材料及HT300摩擦磨损前后的微观形貌进行了表征,并对复合材料摩擦磨损机理进行了分析。结果表明,SiC_(p)与Al基体界面结合良好,无界面脱粘及孔隙产生。任一碳化硅颗粒粒径配比的SiC_(p)/Al基复合材料的耐磨性能均优于HT300,其中颗粒粒径配比为3∶1时耐磨性能最优,HT300磨损量约为颗粒粒径配比3∶1时的7~13倍。

SiC_(p)含量对SiC_(p)/Al-1.2Mg-0.6Si铝基复合材料组织和性能影响

采用粉末冶金法制备SiC_(p)/Al-1.2Mg-0.6Si铝基复合材料,分析了该复合材料的均匀性和界面结合情况,探讨了几种体积分数该复合材料的显微组织和性能变化。结果表明,SiC颗粒和基体之间的界面清晰平滑,界面结合良好,但随着热压温度的增加,SiC与基体间的微观缩孔和析出相逐渐增多。随着SiC颗粒含量的增加,材料的弹性模量、热导率显著提高,弯曲强度先升高后下降,而热膨胀系数逐渐降低。

高体积分数SiC_(p)/Al复合材料的螺旋铣削试验研究

目的分析体积分数为55%的SiC_(p)/Al复合材料在螺旋铣削加工条件下的材料去除机理,提高制孔的孔径精度和表面质量,降低表面粗糙度,为螺旋铣削加工提供一定理论基础。方法首先,基于螺旋铣削运动规律分析复合材料中单一碳化硅颗粒的受力状况及不同去除形式。其次,对铝基体、碳化硅颗粒以及刀具进行建模,模拟碳化硅颗粒在加工过程中的去除形式,并分析3种典型去除形式对表面粗糙度的影响。再次,以螺旋铣削的方式,采用直径为4mm的PCD铣刀在8mm厚的SiC_(p)/Al复合材料上制备直径为6mm的孔。通过响应面法,以主轴转速、进给速度和螺距作为优化变量,孔径精度和表面粗糙度作为优化指标,建立相应的响应分析模型,得到切削参数与优化指标的多元回归方程,研究各工艺参数之间的交互作用。最后,对响应面法得到的较优工艺参数进行试验验证。结果当主轴转速为3388 r/min(切削速度为42.575m/min)、进给速度为175mm/min、螺距为0.26mm时,制孔满足孔径H7的技术要求,表面粗糙度Ra值为1.5303μm。结论适当提高切削速度可增大颗粒被切断的概率,相较于颗粒被挤压和颗粒被拔出,颗粒被切断时已加工表面质量更好。

Microstructure and thermophysical properties of SiC/Al composites mixed with diamond

The thermophysical properties of the SiC /Al composites mixed with diamond（SiC-Dia/Al） were studied through theoretical calculation and experiments. The thermal conductivity and the thermal expansion coefficient of the SiC-Dia/Al were calculated by differential effective medium（DEM） theoretical model and extended Turner model, respectively. The microstructure of the SiC-Dia/Al shows that the combination between SiC particles and Al is close, while that between diamond particles and Al is not close. The experimental results of the thermophysical properties of the SiC-Dia/Al are consistent with the calculated ones. The calculation results show that when the volume ratio of the diamond particles to the SiC particles is 3：7, the thermal conductivity and the thermal expansion coefficient can be improved by 39% and 30% compared to SiC/Al composites, respectively. In other words, by adding a small amount of diamond particles, the thermophysical properties of the composites can be improved effectively, while the cost increases little.

Microstructure and properties of Al/Si/SiC composites for electronic packaging

The Al/Si/SiC composites with medium volume fraction for electronic packaging were fabricated by gas pressure infiltration.On the premise of keeping the machinability of the composites,the silicon carbide particles,which have the similar size with silicon particles（average 13 μm）,were added to replace silicon particles of same volume fraction,and microstructure and properties of the composites were investigated.The results show that reinforcing particles are distributed uniformly and no apparent pores are observed in the composites.It is also observed that higher thermal conductivity（TC） and flexural strength will be obtained with the addition of SiC particles.Meanwhile,coefficient of thermal expansion（CTE） changes smaller than TC.Models for predicting thermal properties were also discussed.Equivalent effective conductivity（EEC） was proposed to make H-J model suitable for hybrid particles and multimodal particle size distribution.

Experimental study and numerical analysis on dry friction and wear performance of co-continuous SiC/Fe-40Cr against SiC/2618 Al alloy composites

The dry friction and wear behaviors of co-continuous composites SiC/Fe–40Cr against SiC/Al 2618 alloy were investigated on a ring-on-ring friction and wear tester at sliding speed of 30-105 m/s under the load of 1.0-2.5 MPa. The experimental result reveals that the characteristic of two body abrasive wear and oxidation wear mechanisms are present for SiCn/2618 Al composite under higher load and sliding speed. SiC ceramic continuous network as the reinforcement can avoid composite from the third body wear that usually occurs in traditional particle reinforced composite. The mechanically mixed layer (MML) controls greatly the wear rate and friction coefficient of the composites. The composites tested at higher sliding speed exhibit higher value of friction coefficient and fluctuation, which is associated with the intermittent formation and removal of the MML. The wear and stress—strain behaviors of SiCn/Fe–40Cr against SiCn/Al 2168 at 30-105 m/s under 1.0-2.5 MPa were analyzed by finite element method with the software Solidwork2012 Simulation, respectively. The wear and stress–strain behavior of the composite predicted by the FEM correlated well with the experimental results.

Development and Characterization of Aluminium-Based Metal Matrix Composites

Aluminum based metal matrix composites were fabricated using stir casting where silicon carbide and alumina were the reinforcements. Different types of properties (physical-density, mechanical-tensile, hardness, chemical-corrosion etc.) were measured and compared with base metals/alloys. The properties were significantly varied. The highest density was obtained for pure aluminium with 5% Al2O3 whereas the lowest was obtained for AA-4032 alloy. The highest hardness was obtained for AA-4032 with 5% Al2O3 whereas the lowest was obtained for pure Al with 5% Al2O3. The highest strength was obtained for AA-6061 with 5% coarse SiC whereas the lowest was obtained for pure Al. The highest impact strength was obtained for AA-4032 with 5% Al2O3 whereas the lowest was obtained for AA-6061. The corrosion resistance of all composites was lower than that of the base materials.

Flow stress behavior and processing map of extruded 7075Al/SiC particle reinforced composite prepared by spray deposition during hot compression

Hot compression tests of the extruded 7075Al/15%SiC (volume fraction) particle reinforced composite prepared by spray deposition were performed on Gleeble?1500 system in the temperature range of 300?450 °C and strain rate range of 0.001?1 s?1. The results indicate that the true stress?true strain curve almost exhibits rapid flow softening phenomenon without an obvious work hardening, and the stress decreases with increasing temperature and decreasing strain rate. Moreover, the stress levels are higher at temperature below 400 °C but lower at 450 °C compared with the spray deposited 7075Al alloy. Superplastic deformation characteristics are found at temperature of 450 °C and strain rate range of 0.001?0.1 s?1 with corresponding strain rate sensitivity of 0.72. The optimum parameters of hot working are determined to be temperature of 430?450 °C and strain rate of 0.001?0.05 s?1 based on processing map and optical microstructural observation.

Microstructures and mechanical properties of 2024Al/Gr/SiC hybrid composites fabricated by vacuum hot pressing

The 2024Al/Gr/SiC hybrid composite plates with 5%-10% SiC particles （volume fraction） and 3%-6% flaky graphite （Gr） （volume fraction） were fabricated by vacuum hot pressing and hot extrusion processing. The effects of SiC and Gr on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the composites aged at 160, 175 and 190℃ were studied by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, and hardness and tensile tests. The results indicate that the SiC particles have a more obvious effect on accelerating the aging response as compared with the Gr. Both the tensile strength and elongation are reduced by the Gr and SiC particles added into the matrix, while the Gr has a more negative influence on the elongation than the SiC particles. The tensile strength （ab）, yield stress （as） and elongation （δ） of the 2024Al/3Gr/10SiC composite aged at 165℃ for 8 h are 387 MPa, 280.3 MPa and 5.7%, respectively. The hybrid composites are characterized by ductile fracture, which is associated with the ductile fracture of the matrix and the tearing of the interface between the matrix and the particles.

不同电解液体系中SiC_(p)/Al基复合材料微弧氧化膜层的组织与性能

在(NaPO_(3))6,Na_(2)SiO_(3)-NaOH和NaAlO_(2)-NaOH三种电解液中,采用微弧氧化技术在SiC_(p)/Al基复合材料表面制备微弧氧化膜层。使用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)、X射线衍射(XRD)对膜层组织结构及相组成进行表征,并通过摩擦磨损实验及电化学工作站分析基体及膜层的耐磨性和耐蚀性。结果表明:三种电解液中均能制备出均匀的微弧氧化膜层,NaAlO_(2)-NaOH中制备的膜层粗糙度和厚度最大。三种电解液中制备的膜层物相有差异。微弧氧化提高SiC_(p)/Al基复合材料的显微硬度,其中NaAlO_(2)-NaOH中制备的膜层硬度达到1125HV。微弧氧化可降低SiC_(p)/Al基复合材料的摩擦因数,综合摩擦因数及磨损情况,NaAlO_(2)-NaOH中制备的微弧氧化膜层的耐磨性较好。三种电解液中制备的微弧氧化膜层均能改善SiC_(p)/Al基复合材料的耐蚀性,其中Na_(2)SiO_(3)-NaOH中制备的膜层耐蚀性优异,腐蚀电位和腐蚀电流密度分别为-0.6122 V和2.704×10^(-7)A·cm^(-2)。

Particle Removal Mechanism of High Volume Fraction SiCp/Al Composites by Single Diamond Grit Tool

Particle removal mechanism was presented during machining particle SiC/Al composites with diamond grinding tool. The relevant removal modes and their mechanisms were discussed considering the impact and squeezing effect of diamond grit on the SiC particle. The experimental results show that the aluminum matrix has larger plastic deformation, so the aluminum mixed with the surplus SiC particles is cut from the surface. The SiC particles can be removed in multiple ways, such as broken/fractured, micro cracks, shearing and pulled out, etc. More particles removed by shearing, and less particles removed by fractured during material removal progress can produce a better machined surface.

Microstructural and abrasive wear properties of SiC reinforced aluminum-based composite produced by compocasting

The effect of SiC particles reinforcement with average size of 1, 5, 20 and 50 μm and volume fraction of 5%, 10% and 15% on the microstructure and tribological properties of Al-based composite was investigated. Composites were produced by applying compocasting process. Tribological properties of the unreinforced alloy and composites were studied using pin-on-disc wear tester, under dry sliding conditions at different specific loads. The influence of secondary mechanical processing with different rolling reductions on the dry sliding wear characteristics of Al matrix composites was also assessed. Hardness measurement and scanning electron microscopy were used for microstructural characterization and investigation of worn surfaces and wear debris. The proper selection of process parameter such as pouring temperature, stirring speed, stirring time, pre-heated temperature of reinforcement can all influence the quality of the fabricated composites. The porosity level of composite should be minimized and the chemical reaction between the reinforcement and matrix should be avoided.

Research on the Characters of the Cutting Force in Vibration Cutting Particle Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites SiC_p/Al

In this paper, turning experiments of machining particle reinforced metal matri x composites(PRMMCs) SiC p/Al with PCD tools have been carried out. The cutting force characteristics in ultrasonic vibration turning compared with that in com mon turning were studied. Through the single factor experiments and multiple fac tor orthogonal experiments, the influences of three kinds of cutting conditions such as cutting velocity, amount of feed and cutting depth on cutting force were analyzed in detail. Meanwhile, according to the experimental data, the empirica l formula of main cutting force in ultrasonic vibration turning was conclude d. According to the test results, the cutting force is direct proportion to cutt ing depth basically according to the relation between cutting force and other fa ctors, which is similar to that of common cutting, so is the feed rate, but the influence is not so big. The influence of cutting speed is larger than that of f eed rate on cutting force because the efficient cutting time increases in vibrat ion cycle with the increase of cutting speed, which causes cutting force to incr ease. The research results indicate: (1) Ultrasonic vibration turning possesses much lower main cutting force than that in common turning when adopting smaller cutting parameters. If using larger cutting parameters, the difference will inco nspicuous. (2) There are remarkable differences of cutting force-cutting veloci ty characteristics in ultrasonic vibration turning from that in common turning m ainly because built-up edge does not emerge in ultrasonic turning unlike common turning in corresponding velocity range. (3) In ultrasonic vibration cutting, t he influence of cutting velocity on cutting force is most obvious among thre e cutting parameters and the influence of feed is smallest. So adopting lower cu tting velocity and larger cutting depth not only can reduce cutting force effect ively but also can ensure cutting efficiency. (4) The conclusions are useful in precision and super precision manufacturing thin-wall pieces.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of SiC-particle-strengthening tri-metal Al/Cu/Ni composite produced by accumulative roll bonding process

In this study, a multilayer Al/Ni/Cu composite reinforced with Si C particles was produced using an accumulative roll bonding(ARB) process with different cycles. The microstructure and mechanical properties of this composite were investigated using optical and scanning microscopy and hardness and tensile testing. The results show that by increasing the applied strain, the Al/Ni/Cu multilayer composite converted from layer features to near a particle-strengthening characteristic. After the fifth ARB cycle, a composite with a uniform distribution of reinforcements(Cu, Ni, and SiC) was fabricated. The tensile strength of the composite increased from the initial sandwich structure to the first ARB cycle and then decreased from the first to the third ARB cycle. Upon reaching five ARB cycles, the tensile strength of the composite increased again. The variation in the elongation of the composite exhibited a tendency similar to that of its tensile strength. It is observed that with increasing strain, the microhardness values of the Al, Cu, and Ni layers increased, and that the dominant fracture mechanisms of Al and Cu were dimple formation and ductile fracture. In contrast, brittle fracture in specific plains was the main characteristic of Ni fractures.

STUDIES ON MICROYIELD BEHAVIOR OF A SiCp/2024Al COMPOSITE

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施镀时间对SiCp/Al复合材料化学镀Ni-P镀层的影响

采用化学镀的方法在激光选区熔化(SLM)技术成型的SiCp/Al复合材料表面制备了Ni-P镀层,研究了施镀时间对镀层的表面形貌、截面厚度、沉积速率、相结构和显微硬度的影响。结果表明:化学镀0.5~12 h时,镀层都呈胞状形貌,且呈非晶态结构,为高磷镀层;随着施镀时间的延长,胞状组织逐渐变大,表面逐渐致密,镀层厚度逐渐增大,但增长速率越来越小,显微硬度先增大后趋于稳定。施镀时间为8 h时的镀层表面平整、致密、连续,厚度可达100μm,显微硬度为653.4 HV,镀层与基体结合强度为77.2 N。

Relaxation of residual stresses in 20%SiC_w/6061Al composite as-extruded at high temperature

The residual stress in a 20%SiC w/6061Al composite as extruded was investigated by using X ray stress measurement method. It was found that, high residual stress existed in the composite and residual stress distribution in each direction are not uniform. Relaxation process of residual stress in the composite was dynamically measured during annealing at high temperature. It is verified that the relaxation of residual stress obeys the power law at high temperature. With the creep mechanism, the relaxation behavior of residual stresses at high temperature was analyzed. The results show that, the stress exponent and activation energy for stress relaxation of the composite are obviously higher than those of the matrix alloy.

Comparison of effect of SiC and MoS2 on wear behavior of Al matrix composites

In order to improve dry sliding wear resistance of pure aluminum against steel, aluminum-based composites reinforced with different contents of SiC,MoS2 and SiC/MoS2 particles were synthesized by press and sintering of the corresponding powder mixtures. The microstructural evaluations showed a dense microstructure which were in good agreement with the result of density and hardness measurements. The results of pin on disk wear tests performed against an AISI 52100 steel pin at a constant load and sliding velocity showed that there was a critical content for both types of the reinforcements at which the lowest wear rate was obtained, i.e. 10 vol.% and 2 vol.%, respectively,for Al/SiC and Al/MoS2 composites. However,the lowest wear rate and friction of coefficient were attained for Al/10 SiC/2 MoS2 hybrid composite. According to the scanning electron microscope observations, the predominant wear mechanism was changed from adhesion to abrasion mostly whenMoS2 particles were incorporated in the pure aluminum. Mild delamination was identified as the main wear mechanism for Al/SiC and Al/SiC/MoS2 composites. The frictional traces and worn surfaces of Al/SiC/MoS2 composites approached to those of Al/SiC composites,indicating the dominant role of SiC particles in tribological behavior of the hybrid composites.