LCF behavior and life prediction method of a single crystal nickel-based superalloy at high temperature

Low cycle fatigue tests were conducted on the single crystal nickel-based superalloy, DD6, with different crystallographic orientations (i.e., [001], [011], and [111]) and strain dwell types (i.e., tensile, compressive, and balanced types) at a certain high temperature. Given the material anisotropy and mean stress, both orientation factor and stress range were introduced to the Smith, Watson, and Topper (SWT) stress model to predict the fatigue life. Experimental results indicated that the fatigue properties of DD6 depend on both crystallographic orientation and loading types. The fatigue life of the tensile, compressive, and balanced strain dwell tests are shorter than those of continuous cycling tests without strain dwell because of the important creep effect. The predicted results of the proposed modified SWT stress method agree well with the experimental data.     

Process parameter analysis of inertia friction welding nickel-based superalloy

A two-dimensional axisymmetric model for the inertia friction welding (IFW) of a nickel-based superalloy was developed. The influences from the axial pressure, initial rotational speed, and moment of inertia of the flywheel on the interface temperature and axial shortening were systemically examined. The analysis shows that the mechanical energy mainly depends on the initial rotational speed, and a relatively high axial pressure will increase conversion efficiency from mechanical energy to effective welding heat. The axial shortening is found to be approximately proportional to the square of initial rotational speed while logarithmical to the axial pressure. Based on this work, the weldability criteria for IFW nickel-based superalloy was established. Additionally, the approach for welding parameter optimization was performed considering the evolution of temperature profiles from various parameters. The results show that the axial pressure has a more obvious effect on the width of high-temperature zone than the rotational speed during the quick shortening stage.     

Research on sub-surface recrystallization of single crystal nickel-based superalloy in micro-milling

Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology - The micro-structure/parts of single crystal nickel-based superalloy materials are extensively used in high temperature environments. The...     

Evaluation of surface integrity in micro drilling process for nickel-based superalloy

This study focuses on the mechanical drilling of micro-holes in Inconel 718 alloy under wet cutting conditions. Qualitative and quantitative mechanical and metallurgical characterization of the surface and subsurface region was undertaken using nanoindentation, backscatter electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The analysis revealed three different zones, namely, a highly deformed nanostructured surface layer containing ultra-fine and high aspect ratio grains drawn out by large scale deformation, a deformed subsurface layer and finally the unaffected parent metal. The nano-hardness, plastic deformation, microstructure and crystal misorientation were assessed. The correlation between the modified surface and subsurface layers and the cutting conditions was established. The phenomena behind the formation of the different zones were investigated. The results suggest that subsurface alterations are driven by thermo-mechanical loading, causing plasticity and grain refinement by excessive shearing local to the cut surface.     

超声波马达的真空和温度特性研究

研究了超声波马达在非常状态下的驱动行为,选取了5种工程塑料作为转子摩擦材料,利用真空试验机和自制的与其相匹配的超声波马达模拟试验台,采用对比试验方法,研究了接触预紧力、真空度和环境温度等对行波型超声波马达的驱动特性的影响。结果表明,随着预紧力和真空度的增加,马达的堵转力矩增加而空载转速下降;随着环境温度的增加马达的空载转速下降。运用声学理论分析了真空度对接触状态的影响,得出声悬浮作用使定子和转子的动态接触力减小的结论。在真空状态下,超声波马达的堵转力矩比常态下提高的主要原因是声悬浮作用降低引起定子和转子的动态接触力增加所致。     

Influence of anisotropy of nickel-based single crystal superalloy in atomic and close-to-atomic scale cutting

Nickel-based single crystal superalloy is widely used in the field of aerospace and nuclear reaction equipment due to its good properties. Ultra-precision machining technology is an important means to ensure the surface quality of parts. However, the anisotropy of materials has great influence on the evolution of surface and subsurface defects and the removal of materials in the process of machining. In this paper, The MD (molecular dynamics) modeling and simulation verification of cutting anisotropic nickel-based single crystal superalloy workpiece with silicon nitride tool is carried out by using the mixed potential function simulation. Through cutting simulation and visualization, the types, number, deformation area and dislocation evolution of the machined surface defects and inside of the workpiece defect of nickel-based single crystal superalloy with different crystal orientations are analyzed. The evolutionary mechanism of the machined surface defects and the law of material removal are discussed. The research content provides a theoretical basis for parameter optimization and improvement of machining quality in the atomic and close-to-atomic scale (ACS) cutting process, and technical support for efficient and precise machining process of the nickel-based superalloy.     

Experimental study of micro-milling mechanism and surface quality of a nickel-based single crystal superalloy

Micro-milling is widely used as a method for machining of micro-parts with high precision and efficiency. Taking the nickel-based single-crystal superalloy DD98 as the research object, the crystal characteristics of single-crystal materials were analysed, and the removal mechanism of single-crystal micro-milled parts was described. Based on molecular dynamics, a simulation model for nickel-based single-crystal superalloy DD98 micro-milling was established. Based on the response surface method of central composite design, the influences of spindle speed, feed rate, and milling depth on the surface roughness were examined, and a second-order regression model of the DD98 surface roughness was established. Using analysis of variance and the residuals of the model, a significant influence on surface roughness was found in the following order from large to small: Feed rate, spindle speed, and milling depth. Comparisons were conducted between the micro-milling experimental values and the predicted model values for different process parameters. The results show that the model fit is relatively high, and the adaptability is good. Scanning electron microscopy analysis of the micro-milling surfaces was performed to verify the slip and the removal mechanism of single-crystal materials. These results offer a theoretical reference and experimental basis for micro-milling of single-crystal materials.     

高温铸锻件内部温度场电磁超声重构方法研究

针对高温严苛条件下铸锻件内部温度场非接触测量困难这一问题,提出了基于弯曲效应和三角形前向展开法的高温铸锻件温度场非接触电磁超声斜入射横波重构方法。结合数值仿真和730℃电磁超声检测实验,对直入射横波的三角形追踪数学模型进行了验证,并研究了声束入射角、温度梯度对斜入射横波的传播路径和渡越时间的影响,比较了不同入射角的斜入射横波的温度灵敏度系数。结果表明:基于三角形前向展开法的高温锻件温度场直入射横波重建误差在3%以内。当采用斜入射横波时,声线传播路径受温度梯度、入射角度的影响较大,且对温度梯度的变化更加敏感,无论使用横波渡越时间还是横波出射点位置偏移量均可重构高温铸锻件的内部温度场。     

Single and multiobjective optimization of Inconel 718 nickel-based superalloy in the wire electrical discharge machining

Inconel 718 is widely used in high-temperature environments, high-performance aircraft, and hypersonic missile weapon systems; however, it is very difficult to machine using conventional techniques. This study employed an L9 Taguchi orthogonal array for the analysis of wire electrical discharge machining parameters when used for the machining of Inconel 718. Our aim was to determine the optimal combination of parameters to minimize surface roughness while maximizing the material removal rate. The Taguchi method is widely applied in mechanical engineering with the aim of identifying the optimal combination of processing parameters as they pertain to single quality characteristics. Unfortunately, Taguchi analysis often leads to contradictory results when seeking to rectify multiple objectives. To resolve this issue, this study implemented gray relational analysis in conjunction with Taguchi method to obtain the optimal combination of parameters to deal specifically with multiple quality objectives. For the dual objectives of surface roughness and material removal rate, the optimal combination of parameters derived using gray relational analysis resulted in a mean surface roughness of 2.75 μm. In L9 orthogonal array experiments, run 1 produced the best gray relational grade with mean surface roughness of 2.80 μm, representing an improvement of 1.8%. The material removal rate achieved after the application of gray relational analysis was 0.00190 g/s, whereas the L9 experiment achieved a material removal rate of 0.00123 g/s, representing an improvement of 54.5%.     

Influence of cutting speed on surface integrity for powder metallurgy nickel-based superalloy FGH95

Powder metallurgy (PM) nickel-based superalloy FGH95 has been widely used for components, which requires the greatest service performance. The surface integrity is becoming more and more important in order to satisfy the increasing service demands. However, the machined surface of FGH95 is easily damaged due to its poor machinability. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of dry milling process parameters on the surface integrity of FGH95. Experiments were conducted on a CNC machining center under different cutting speeds. The machined surface is evaluated in terms of surface roughness, microhardness and white layer. Experiments results show milled surface integrity of FGH95 is sensitivity to the cutting speeds. The machined surface roughness decreases with increase of the cutting speed, but with further increase of cutting speed between 80?m/min to 100?m/min an increase in surface roughness appears. For microhardness, it can be seen that the machined workpiece surface hardens seriously. It can also draw the conclusion that cutting speed has the marginal effect on the white layer thickness generated in the machined subsurface.     

高温环境下超声电机的机械性能测试

研制了一种在高温环境下测试超声电机机械性能的装置,该装置包含了温度环境试验箱、转速转矩测量仪以及连接轴,提出了在高温环境下测试超声电机机械性能的方法.通过该装置和试验方法,对超声电机进行了高温环境试验,其环境温度为50～150℃.试验结果表明:随着环境温度升高,超声电机的转速下降;当环境温度<70℃时,超声电机最大力矩随着温度的上升而增加;当环境温度>80℃时,最大转矩随着温度的上升而下降;当环境温度到150℃时,超声电机不工作,超声电机在高温环境下需要降低其性能使用.该试验装置和试验方法同样适用于低温环境.     

Wear behavior and mechanism of single-layer brazed CBN abrasive wheels during creep-feed grinding cast nickel-based superalloy

Wear behavior and mechanism of single-layer brazed CBN abrasive wheels during creep-feed grinding nickel-based superalloy K424 was investigated. Grinding force and temperature acting on the abrasive wheels were measured. Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy were utilized to detect grain protrusion and wheel wear morphology. The normal distribution of the protrusion height of the brazed CBN grains on the wheel surface was determined. The results show that, though the grinding zone temperature is merely about 180°C during creep-feed grinding nickel-based superalloy, the grinding heat still has an important effect on the grain wear owing to the high temperature of the individual grain up to 500–600°C. Wear patterns of brazed wheels are composed of mild wear (attritious wear and grain micro-fracture) and severe wear (grain macro-fracture, erosion of the bonding layer). Strong joining of brazed CBN grains and Ag–Cu–Ti bonding layer improves significantly the resistance to grain pullout.     

Improvement of tribo-mechanical properties of directionally solidified CM-247 LC nickel-based super alloy through laser material processing

Nickel-based super alloy was used in high mechanical stress applications due to their good creep resistance and oxidation behaviour. However, their undesir     

新型高可靠性超声波流量测量系统

介绍一种工业用大口径超声式气体管道流量测量系统的电路设计。该系统是一种带有微机的全电子式仪器,它克服了带有转子式的气体流量计固有的时漂误差,这种误差的主要来源在于管道中的油污或锈蚀造成了转子的丢转现象。该流量测量系统不仅适于各工厂中大口径管道的各种工业气体的流量测量,也适于西气东输等大型工程项目,具有广泛的应用前景。     

Effect of cutting speed on surface integrity and chip morphology in high-speed machining of PM nickel-based superalloy FGH95

High-speed machining is being recognized as one of the key manufacturing technologies for getting higher productivity and better surface integrity. FGH95 powder metallurgy superalloy is a kind of nickel-based superalloy which is produced by near-net-shape technology. With increasing demands for high precision and high performance of FGH95 components in aerospace industry, it is essential to recognize that the machined surface integrity may determine machined part service performance and reliability. Then, little is known about the machined surface integrity of this superalloy. Thus, the surface integrity in high-speed machining of FGH95 is investigated in this paper. Experiments are conducted on a CNC milling center with coated carbide tools under dry cutting conditions. The surface integrity is evaluated in terms of surface roughness, microhardness, and white layer. The influence of cutting speed on chip morphology is also investigated. Experiment results show that surface integrity and chip morphology of FGH95 are very sensitive to the cutting speed. When cutting speeds are below 2,400?m/min, the values of surface roughness have little variation, while when cutting speeds are in the range of 2,800–3,600?m/min, the values of surface roughness are higher than that of other cutting speeds. Severe work hardening is observed resulting from high-speed machining of FGH95 superalloy. The higher the cutting speed, the higher the surface hardness. When cutting speeds are in the range of 2,800–3,600?m/min, the white layer thickness is slightly higher than that of other cutting speeds. In high-speed machining of FGH95, the chip is segmented and has a typical sawtooth shape. The degree of serrated chip increases with the cutting speed. When the cutting speeds exceed 2,400?m/min, serrated chips change into fragment chips.