A review on the multi-scaled structures and mechanical/thermal properties of tool steels fabricated by laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing

The laser powder bed fusion(LPBF) process can integrally form geometrically complex and high-performance metallic parts that have attracted much interest,especially in the molds industry.The appearance of the LPBF makes it possible to design and produce complex conformal cooling channel systems in molds.Thus,LPBF-processed tool steels have attracted more and more attention.The complex thermal history in the LPBF process makes the microstructural characteristics and properties different from those of conventional manufactured tool steels.This paper provides an overview of LPBF-processed tool steels by describing the physical phenomena,the microstructural characteristics,and the mechanical/thermal properties,including tensile properties,wear resistance,and thermal properties.The microstructural characteristics are presented through a multiscale perspective,ranging from densification,meso-structure,microstructure,substructure in grains,to nanoprecipitates.Finally,a summary of tool steels and their challenges and outlooks are introduced.

Effect of trace Ni addition on microstructure,mechanical and corrosion properties of the extruded Mg-Gd-Y-Zr-Ni alloys for dissoluble fracturing tools

Magnesium alloys,a novel functional material for the fabrication of fracturing tools,are being paid more and more attentions recently due to their relatively high mechanical properties and fast dissolubility ability after fracturing.In this study,the novel extruded Mg-10Gd-3Y-0.3Zr-xNi alloys will be reported and their microstructure,mechanical and corrosion behaviors will be also studied.The results show that Ni contents influence phase precipitation behaviors.With adding 0.2 wt%Ni,a large amount of Zr_(7)Ni_(10)phases will be precipitated insidesα-Mg matrix,directly leading to degradation of strength and large corrosion rate.With further increasing Ni contents,the precipitation phases can be changed from Mg_(5)RE to 18R-LPSO structure,resulting in higher mechanical properties and faster corrosion rate.Moreover,adding Ni element also change the texture orientation by influencing the precipitation behavior of the alloys.The alloys invented in this paper have attained the highest compressive and tensile properties among all the reported dissoluble magnesium alloys.This work is beneficial in understanding the role of Ni in the magnesium alloys and provides more materials alternatives for the fabrication of dissoluble fracturing tools.

Effect of tool rotational speed on the particle distribution in friction stir welding of AA6092/17.5 SiCp-T6 composite plates and its consequences on the mechanical property of the joint

This study investigates the effect of tool rotational speed(TRS)on particle distribution in nugget zone(NZ)through quantitative approach and its consequences on the mechanical property of friction stir welded joints of AA6092/17.5 SiCp-T6 composite.6 mm thick plates are welded at a constant tool tilt angle of 2°and tool traverse speed of 1 mm/s by varying the TRS at 1000 rpm,1500 rpm and 2000 rpm with a taper pin profiled tool.Microstructure analysis shows large quantity of uniformly shaped smaller size SiC particle with lower average particle area which are homogeneously distributed in the NZ.The fragmentation of bigger size particles has been observed because of abrading action of the hard tool and resulting shearing effect and severe stress generation due to the rotation of tool.The particles occupy maximum area in the matrix compared to that of the base material(BM)due to the redistribution of broken particles as an effect of TRS.The migration of particles towards the TMAZ-NZ transition zone has been also encountered at higher TRS(2000 rpm).The microhardness analysis depicts variation in average hardness from top to bottom of the NZ,minimum for 1500 rpm and maximum for 2000 rpm.The impact strength at 1000 rpm and 1500 rpm remains close to that of BM(21.6 J)while 2000 rpm shows the accountable reduction.The maximum joint efficiency has been achieved at 1500 rpm(84%)and minimum at 1000 rpm(68%)under tensile loading.Fractographic analysis shows mixed mode of failure for BM,1000 rpm and 1500 rpm,whereas 2000 rpm shows the brittle mode of failure.

Influence of tool material and rotational speed on mechanical properties of friction stir welded AZ31B magnesium alloy

In this investigation,the effect of friction stir welding(FSW)parameters such as tool material rotational speed,and welding speed on the mechanical properties of tensile strength,hardness and impact energy of magnesium alloy AZ31B was studied.The experiments were carried out as per Taguchi parametric design concepts and an L9 orthogonal array was used to study the influence of various combinations of process parameters.Statistical optimization technique,ANOVA,was used to determine the optimum levels and to find the significance of each process parameter.The results indicate that rotational speed(RS)and traverse speed(TS)are the most significant factors,followed by tool material(TM),in deciding the mechanical properties of friction stir processed magnesium alloy.In addition,mathematical models were developed to establish relationship between different process variables and mechanical properties.

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.

Effects of mechanical strain amplitude on the isothermal fatigue behavior of H13

Isothermal fatigue (IF) tests were performed on H13 tool steel subjected to three different mechanical strain amplitudes at a constant temperature to determine the effects of mechanical strain amplitude on the microstructure of the steel samples. The samples' extent of damage after IF tests was compared by observation of their cracks and calculation of their damage parameters. Optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to observe the microstructure of the samples. Cracks were observed to initiate at the surface because the strains and stresses there were the largest during thermal cycling. Mechanical strain accelerated the damage and softening of the steel. A larger mechanical strain caused greater deformation of the steel, which made the precipitated carbides easier to gather and grow along the deformation direction, possibly resulting in softening of the material or the initiation of cracks.

Cutting Performance and Mechanism of RE Carbide Tools

The research of rare earth elements (RE), added into cemented carbide tools, is one of the recent developments of new types of tool materials in China. Systematic experiments about RE carbides YG8R. (K30), YT14R (P20) and, YW1R (M10) were made to study on the cutting performance in comparison with non-RE carbides YG8, YT14 and YW1. The cutting experiments were as follows: tool life, cutting force, tool-chip friction coefficient and interrupted machining. The action of RE on the carbide materials and the cutting mechanism of the RE carbide tools in the cutting process were verified with the aid of SEM and energy spectrum analysis. Experimental results show that the RE carbide tools have a good overall performance.

Wear Mechanism of Cemented Carbide Tool in High Speed Milling of Stainless Steel

Adhesion of cutting tool and chip often occurs when machining stainless steels with cemented carbide tools. Wear mechanism of cemented carbide tool in high speed milling of stainless steel 0Cr13Ni4 Mo was studied in this work. Machining tests on high speed milling of 0Cr13Ni4 Mo with a cemented carbide tool are conducted. The cutting force and cutting temperature are measured. The wear pattern is recorded and analyzed by high?speed camera, scanning electron microscope(SEM) and energy dispersive X?ray spectroscopy(EDS). It is found that adhesive wear was the dominant wear pattern causing tool failure. The process and microcosmic mechanism of the tool’s adhesive wear are analyzed and discussed based on the experimental results. It is shown that adhesive wear of the tool occurs due to the wear of coating, the a nity of elements Fe and Co, and the grinding of workpiece materials to the tool material. The process of adhesive wear includes both microcosmic elements di usion and macroscopic cyclic process of adhe?sion, tearing and fracture.

Mechanism of generation of large(Ti,Nb,V)(C,N)-type precipitates in H13 + Nb tool steel

The characteristics and generation mechanism of（Ti,Nb,V）（C,N） precipitates larger than 2 μm in Nb-containing H13 bar steel were studied. The results show that two types of（Ti,Nb,V）（C,N） phases exist—a Ti-V-rich one and an Nb-rich one—in the form of single or complex precipitates. The sizes of the single Ti-V-rich（Ti,Nb,V）（C,N） precipitates are mostly within 5 to 10 μm, whereas the sizes of the single Nb-rich precipitates are mostly 2–5 μm. The complex precipitates are larger and contain an inner Ti-V-rich layer and an outer Nb-rich layer. The compositional distribution of（Ti,Nb,V）（C,N） is concentrated. The average composition of the single Ti-V-rich phase is（Ti_（0.511）V_（0.356）Nb_（0.133））（CxNy）, whereas that for the single Nb-rich phase is（Ti_（0.061）V_（0.263）Nb_（0.676））（C_xN_y）. The calculation results based on the Scheil–Gulliver model in the Thermo-Calc software combining with the thermal stability experiments show that the large phases precipitate during the solidification process. With the development of solidification, the Ti-V-rich phase precipitates first and becomes homogeneous during the subsequent temperature reduction and heat treatment processes. The Nb-rich phase appears later.

Okadaic acid: a tool to study regulatory mechanisms for neurodegeneration and regeneration in Alzheimer's disease

Okadaic acid： Okadaic acid （OKA）, a polyether （C38 fatty acid） toxin, is a potent and selective inhibitor of protein phosphatase, PP1 and protein phosphatase 2A （PP2A）. It is mainly extracted from a black sponge Hallichondria okadaii and has been suggested to play a potent probe for studying the various molecular, cellular, biochemical and mechanism of neurotoxicity. It is known as a selective and potent in- hibitor of serine/threonine phosphatases 1 and 2A induces hyperphosphorylation of tau in vitro and in vivo. It has been reported that Alzheimer＇s disease （AD） is a complex multi- factorial neurodegenerative disorder and hyperphosphor- ylated tau protein is a major pathological hallmark of AD. The reduced activity of phosphatases like, PP2A has been implicated in the brain of AD patients. OKA also induced inhibition of protein phosphatases cause neurofibrillary tangles （NFTs） like pathological changes and tau hyperphos- phorylation seen in AD pathology. Our and others reports inferred that OKA induces neurodegeneration along with tau hyperphosphorylation, GSK3β activation, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation and neurotoxicity which are char- acteristic of AD pathology （Figure 1）.

Effect of tool geometry on ultraprecision machining of soft-brittle materials:a comprehensive review

Brittle materials are widely used for producing important components in the industry of optics,optoelectronics,and semiconductors.Ultraprecision machining of brittle materials with high surface quality and surface integrity helps improve the functional performance and lifespan of the components.According to their hardness,brittle materials can be roughly divided into hard-brittle and soft-brittle.Although there have been some literature reviews for ultraprecision machining of hard-brittle materials,up to date,very few review papers are available that focus on the processing of soft-brittle materials.Due to the‘soft’and‘brittle’properties,this group of materials has unique machining characteristics.This paper presents a comprehensive overview of recent advances in ultraprecision machining of soft-brittle materials.Critical aspects of machining mechanisms,such as chip formation,surface topography,and subsurface damage for different machining methods,including diamond turning,micro end milling,ultraprecision grinding,and micro/nano burnishing,are compared in terms of tool-workpiece interaction.The effects of tool geometries on the machining characteristics of soft-brittle materials are systematically analyzed,and dominating factors are sorted out.Problems and challenges in the engineering applications are identified,and solutions/guidelines for future R&D are provided.

A MECHANICS MODEL FOR CIRCULAR FORM TOOL CUTTING

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Tool wear mechanism in turning of novel wear-resisting aluminum bronze

Tool wear and wear mechanism during the turning of a wear-resisting aluminum bronze have been studied. Tool wear samples were prepared by using M2 high-speed steel and YW1 cemented carbide tools to turn a novel high strength, wear resisting aluminum bronze without coolant and lubricant. Adhesion of workpiece materials was found on tool’s surface. Under the turning condition used in this study major wear mechanisms for turning aluminum bronze using M2 high-speed steel tool are diffusion wear, adhesive wear and plastic deformation and shear on the crater. Partial melting of high-speed steel on the rake plays a role in the tool wear also. Major wear mechanisms for turning aluminum bronze using YW1 cemented carbide tool are diffusion wear, attrition wear and sliding wear. To control the machining temperature is essential to reduce tool wear.

万米深井上部大尺寸井眼钻柱动力学特性研究

油气勘探已向更深、更复杂的超深层的万米勘探新领域推进,但上部大尺寸井眼给万米深井的钻井提出了巨大挑战:岩石硬和返速低导致钻速慢,大尺寸井眼内剧烈振动导致钻具裂纹多发,钻压小则钻速慢,钻压稍大则下部振动快速加剧从而导致大尺寸钻具使用寿命远低于预期。为此,在对比研究了深地川科1井(以下简称SDCK-1井)和毗邻8000 m超深井上部井段钻柱振动问题基础上,基于全井钻柱系统动力学模型和数值仿真方法,针对性研究了大尺寸井眼中的钻柱动力学特性。研究结果表明:①井眼尺寸越大,钻头和下部钻具的振动越剧烈,SDCK-1井二开大尺寸井眼与邻井中等尺寸井眼相比(井深500 m处),其钻头及下部钻具振动强度均值分别增加了48.0%和41.5%,比SDCK-1井三开中等尺寸3000 m井深的钻头及下部钻具振动强度均值分别高了29.0%和2.9%;②相同井眼尺寸和岩石特性情况下,下部钻具组合比钻柱整体长度对钻头振动的影响更大,优化下部钻具组合能够明显改善钻头振动,保护钻头,同时还可以提高钻头破岩能量利用效率实现钻井提速;③在大尺寸井眼中钻头破岩激励向上传播,横向振动衰减慢于轴向振动衰减,大尺寸钻头扭矩更大且钻压和扭矩波动更加明显,因此从保护下部钻具的角度出发,大尺寸井眼钻具组合对抑制横振更加有效;④大尺寸井眼中下部钻具弯矩和弯矩波动更大,现场频繁出现的钻具裂纹除受控于整体振动强度较大以外,交变弯矩是裂纹发生的重要原因。结论认为,该研究成果揭示了超深井大尺寸井眼中钻柱的动力学特性,指出了应着重控制横振和交变弯矩,该认识可以为超深井上部大尺寸井眼钻井提供技术指导。

金属间化合物MoSi_(2)协同SiC晶须增韧Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷刀具的制备及切削性能

为进一步提高Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷刀具的强度和韧性,克服单一增韧方式以及金属粘结剂增韧的局限性,本工作利用金属间化合物协同晶须对其增韧补强,将MoSi_(2)颗粒和SiC晶须添加到Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷基体中,制备出Si_(3)N_(4)/MoSi_(2)/SiC_(w)(SMC)复合陶瓷刀具材料。结果表明:SiC晶须的加入可以有效提高Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷的断裂韧性,MoSi_(2)的加入可以显著提升Si_(3)N_(4)陶瓷的抗弯强度。连续干切削45#淬火钢时,相较于商用刀具YBC251,SMC复合陶瓷刀具的寿命及切削稳定性提升显著。其中,添加了SiC晶须的SMC3(MoSi_(2)10%(未作特别说明时均为质量分数),SiC_(w)10%)及SMC2(MoSi_(2)0%,SiC_(w)10%)刀具的寿命均比未添加SiC_(w)的SMC1(MoSi_(2)10%,SiC_(w)0%)更长。随着切削深度的增加,未添加MoSi_(2)的SMC2易出现崩刃现象,切削稳定性不如协同增韧的SMC3。

机械刻划层分结构铝膜刀具磨损研究

掌握机刻光栅刀具磨损机理是稳定制备大面积光栅的关键,由镀制工艺决定的具有层分结构铝膜是机刻光栅的首选膜坯。为获取光栅机械刻划过程中层分构铝膜对金刚石刻划刀具磨损影响规律,首次开展层分构铝膜力学性能测试与刀具刻划磨损规律研究,采用纳米压痕实验测得层分构铝膜硬度与弹性模量分别为0.48 GPa与65.2 GPa,满足Hall-Petch强化理论。据此,首次运用Deform 3D有限元分析软件建立层分构铝膜模型,将刻深位置设置在铝膜层分界面位置,分别对刻深在2μm与4μm的单层与4层铝膜进行刻划仿真后发现,分层膜界面对于其应力传递影响作用明显,且刻深突破第一、二层铝膜界面时,该界面对于应力传递的阻碍作用消失;不同刻深刻划单层和4层铝膜时刀具磨损形式与磨损部位大体相同,但刻划4层铝膜时刀具磨损较小,与后续机刻试验结果相符。

涂层刀具铣削HT350高强度氮型灰铸铁的磨损机理研究

为探究HT350高强度氮型灰铸铁的铣削性能,选用PVD涂层硬质合金刀具和CVD涂层硬质合金刀具对HT350高强度氮型灰铸铁进行铣削试验,对比研究两种刀具的磨损形貌,通过极差分析探究切削三因素对磨损带宽的影响,并对磨损区的元素分布进行了观测。结果表明:相同铣削用量条件下,PVD涂层刀具前刀面的磨损情况比CVD涂层刀具更严重,铣削速度V_(c)对刀具的磨损带宽影响最大,其次是背吃刀量a_(p),最小是进给量f_(z)。在低切削速度(V_(c)=100~200m/min)时,刀具磨损以磨粒磨损和黏结磨损为主;在高切削速度(V_(c)=200~250m/min)时,刀具磨损以扩散磨损和氧化磨损为主。PVD涂层中的TiAlN被氧化生成Al_(2)O_(3),同时Al_(2)O_(3)在加工过程中不断剥落,导致PVD涂层刀具的磨损情况更加严重。

铣削高温合金GH3039刀具寿命预测及磨损机理

为揭示高温合金GH3039铣削参数对刀具寿命的影响规律,采用正交试验法对其进行铣削试验,运用多元回归法建立刀具寿命预测模型,分析铣削参数对刀具寿命的影响规律,通过观测铣刀后刀面的磨损情况,探究不同主轴转速下铣刀的磨损机理。结果表明:主轴转速对刀具寿命的影响程度最大,最小为轴向切深;当主轴转速为750 r/min时,铣刀磨损区域主要以黏结磨损和磨粒磨损为主;当铣削速度为950 r/min时,氧化磨损与扩散磨损开始增强;当铣削速度为1 180 r/min时,磨粒磨损与黏结磨损开始减弱甚至消失,氧化磨损与扩散磨损占据主导地位。

油气井井下切割技术发展现状及趋势

油气开发后期,退役井数量急剧增加,完井修井作业中套管磨损、卡钻等问题突出,退役经济耗费显著增加。为最大限度减少卡钻和退役经济耗费,有必要开展新型套管切割技术及装备的研发与应用。首先,总结了现阶段井下管柱切割技术的主要类型、工作原理和配套装备,包括机械切割、磨料射流切割、聚能切割、化学切割、电弧切割以及激光切割;对比机械切割、磨料射流切割以及特种切割方式的技术发展现状和趋势,分析上述切割方式的工程应用及优缺点;在此基础上,提出面向高效套管切割工程需求的主要切割技术及工具。结合目前切割技术及工具的发展现状,对未来井下管柱切割技术给出优化割刀性能、加强磨料射流切割的控制、研制新型切割工具及切割工具智能化等建议。