薄板坯连铸连轧过程控制技术的发展、应用及展望

薄板坯连铸连轧面临品种和规格拓展、产品质量提升、生产成本降低及智能化生产等方面的改进以提升产线竞争力。从辊底式隧道加热炉智能燃烧系统、高精度轧制过程控制模型、兼顾全幅宽和多目标的板形综合控制技术3个方面，介绍了薄板坯连铸连轧过程控制关键共性技术的研发进展，并通过数据网关+双系统并行的在线替换模式，实现了新的过程控制技术零停机时间的工业应用。新技术应用后，加热炉实现了全自动烧钢，吨钢煤气消耗下降了19.4%，氧化烧损下降了3.8%，钢坯加热质量大幅度提升；在设备及其他系统不变的情况下，轧线产品质量及轧制稳定性显著提高，薄规格生产能力由2.0 mm扩展至1.2 mm，实现了双流异钢种交叉混合轧制和铁素体轧制，非计划过渡材显著减少，重点计划执行率由20%提高到95%以上，整体提升了薄板坯连铸连轧流程的效益和竞争力。最后，对薄板坯连铸连轧过程控制技术的发展方向进行了展望。     

PDMS microfluidics: A mini review

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is hailed as one of the foundational materials for microfluidics. Though a silicone-based elastomer of many desirable properties, the emergence of microfluidic fabrication techniques, especially soft lithography, has elevated its status to an exceptional one. In this mini review, we look at the salient aspects that make PDMS so special in achieving such a coveted status in the microfluidics community. A methodical approach is followed to touch upon the application of PDMS in various aspects of microfluidics with the advantages, limitations, and some future directions. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48958.     

Photocurable ceramic/monomer feedstocks containing terpene crystals as sublimable porogen for UV curing-assisted 3D plotting

This study presents a novel strategy to construct ceramic structures comprised of microporous filaments using photocurable ceramic/monomer feedstocks containing terpene crystals as sublimable porogens for UV curing-assisted 3D plotting technique. The biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) feedstock, composed of frozen terpene crystals surrounded by BCP/UDMA walls, could be favorably extruded through a fine nozzle and then effectively photopolymerized by UV light. Thus, green filaments with high shape retention could be obtained. In addition, a number of pores could be created in BCP filaments after removing terpene crystals via freeze-drying and the porosity could be tailored by adjusting terpene content in BCP feedstocks. This approach allowed for the construction of dual-scale porous structures comprising microporous filaments in a periodic pattern, with tailored overall porosities and compressive strengths. Several types of self-supporting structures were also successfully constructed using our approach.     

Droplet-targeting laser hybrid indirect arc for additive manufacturing technology-A preliminary study

The contradiction between manufacturing accuracy and manufacturing efficiency is discussed in this paper.In order to solve this problem,a novel droplet-targeting laser hybrid indirect arc for additive manufacturing technology is proposed in which a couple of wires are melted using the alternating current with interwire indirect arc to achieve high deposition rate.On the other hand,droplets actively target the laser beam and detach from wire tip under the recoil pressure subjected to pulsed laser irradiating at desired position and with controlled mass for a precise bead forming.The process of alternative droplet growing at desired position are mathematically analyzed and then preliminary verified by experiment.By precisely controlling the wire feed speed and current frequency,the melting process at desired position and mass of wire is successfully obtained which is the fundamental for next-step for the droplet actively targeting laser.     

25Cr2Ni4MoV锻轴制造工艺研究

对25Cr2Ni4MoV钢锻轴的冶炼、锻造、热处理工艺进行研究,并通过超声检测和力学性能检验,充分证明了其冶炼、锻造、热处理工艺的可行性。在生产实践中,成功地制造出了4支该材质的60 MW空冷发电机转子。     

Effects of heat treatment on microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel 625 alloy fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing process

The microstructure and mechanical properties of Inconel 625 alloy fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing process were evaluated under as-prepared and heat-treated conditions. A dendritic Ni-based solid solution phase along with (Nb, Ti)C carbide, Laves, and δ-Ni₃Nb secondary phases were developed in the microstructure of the as-prepared alloy. Solution heat treatment led to the dissolution of Laves and Ni₃Nb phases. In addition, dendrites were replaced with large columnar grains. Aging heat treatment resulted in the formation of grain boundary M₂₃C₆ carbide and nanometric γ″ precipitates. Hardness, yield and tensile strengths, as well as elongation of the as-prepared part, were close to those of the cast alloy and its fracture occurred in a transgranular ductile mode. Solution heat treatment improved hardness and yield strength and declined the elongation, but it did not have a considerable impact on the tensile strength. Furthermore, aging heat treatment caused the tensile properties to deteriorate and changed the fracture to a mixture of transgranular ductile and intergranular brittle mode.     

Comparison of Cu–Al–Ni–Mn–Zr shape memory alloy prepared by selective laser melting and conventional powder metallurgy

This work aimed to investigate and critically analyze the differences in microstructural features and thermal stability of Cu−11.3Al−3.2Ni−3.0Mn−0.5Zr shape memory alloy processed by selective laser melting (SLM) and conventional powder metallurgy. PM specimens were produced by sintering 106−180 µm pre-alloyed powders under an argon atmosphere at 1060 °C without secondary operations. SLM specimens were consolidated through melting 32−106 µm pre-alloyed powders on a Cu−10Sn substrate. Mechanical properties were measured through Vickers hardness testing. Differential scanning calorimetry was conducted to assess the martensitic transformation temperatures. X-ray diffraction patterns were collected to identify the metallurgical phases. Optical and scanning electron microscopy was used to analyze the microstructural features. β′₁ martensite was found, irrespective of the processing route, although coarser martensitic variants were present in PM-specimens. In conventional powder metallurgy samples, intergranular eutectoid constituents and stabilized austenite also formed at room temperature. PM-specimens showed similar average hardness values to the SLM-specimens, albeit with high standard deviation linked to the porosity. The specimens processed by SLM showed reversible martensitic transformation (T₀=171 °C). PM-processed specimens did not show shape memory effects.     

云制造平台资源需求的高效匹配策略研究

为快速、精确地从云制造平台资源池中搜索到满足用户需求的资源,实现资源与需求的高效匹配,提出了一种资源需求高效匹配策略。首先,建立了资源与需求的形式化描述模型,在此基础上,采用改进的K-means聚类算法按基本信息进行聚类,对云服务池中的资源进行预处理,形成多个资源簇;其次,计算用户需求与各资源簇聚类中心基本信息的相似度,确立备选资源簇;最后,再分别从资源的状态信息、功能信息和服务信息3个方面对备选资源簇中的备选资源进行筛选匹配。实例分析和研究结果表明:与已有的匹配方法相比,该方法在保持较高匹配精度的同时具有更高的匹配效率。     

精密电解加工共性关键技术及其在航空制造中的应用

飞行器上关键结构件的几何特征复杂,传统方式难以满足加工需求,精密电解加工技术具有无工具损耗、无机械切削力、加工定域性好的优点,适用于各种形状复杂、难加工、低刚度构件的加工,在航空制造领域占有重要地位。在介绍精密电解加工共性关键技术的基础上,阐述了其在航空制造中的典型应用,并对发展前景进行了展望。     

Novel Flexible Electrochemical Microreactor and its Validation by Three Model Electrosyntheses

A novel flexible electrochemical microreactor has been developed. Flexibility is reached by a modular design, suitability for a broad process parameter range including high pressure operation, and accessibility of production scale. Selected reactor aspects have been validated by applying the reactor to three different electrosyntheses: synthesis of tailor-made mixtures of paraffins by Kolbe electrolysis, cation flow method, and synthesis of peroxodicarbonate. High conversion rates, yields, selectivities, and Faraday efficiency levels have been observed, showing precise process control.