Brazing C/SiC composites and Nb with TiNiNb active filler metal

Abstract

C/SiC composites and Nb were vacuum brazed with the Ti_39·4Ni_39·4Nb_21·2 alloy being the active filler metal. The mechanical properties of the filler material, the microstructure and the strength of brazing joints were investigated. The results showed that the filler TiNiNb alloy has a tensile strength of 860?MPa, an elongation of 51% and an elastic modulus of 78?GPa. Both Ti and Nb elements in the filler reacted with C/SiC during the brazing process, and a well bonded C/SiC–Nb joint was obtained. The ductile filler metal released the thermal stress in the joint. When the brazing was performed at 1220°C for 20?min, the shear strength of brazed joints reached 149, 120 and 73?MPa at 20, 600 and 800°C respectively.     

镓对Ag-Cu-Zn钎料组织和力学性能的影响

研究了不同镓含量银钎料的铺展性能、钎缝力学性能以及钎料的显微组织变化规律.结果表明,通过添加微量合金元素、优化含镓银钎料的化学成分,可得到铺展性能优良、钎缝力学性能较高的含镓银钎料.以黄铜为母材,采用火焰钎焊方法,分别采用对接和搭接接头形式,研究测试了钎焊接头的力学性能.结果表明,两种接头形式的钎焊接头均断裂在母材,说明含镓银钎料具有较高的钎缝力学性能,完全可以替代含镉的银钎料.     

铝锂合金激光填丝焊接接头组织性能研究

利用激光填丝焊接方法对5A90铝锂合金薄板焊接头的组织性能进行了研究。结果表明:激光填丝焊接头的主要组织特征为细晶层和焊缝区大范围等轴晶,与激光焊接头类似,而不同之处表现为激光填丝焊接头的显微组织相对细化,柱状晶区范围相对减小。激光填丝焊缝区硬度HV0.2(925.7MPa)略低于激光焊缝区硬度(956.5MPa),但前者硬度分布更加均匀。激光填丝焊接头的抗拉强度稍低于激光焊接头,分别达母材的79.22%和73.03%,但其断后延伸率却显著高于后者,分别达母材的38.65%和20.38%。综上所述,5A90铝锂合金激光填丝焊接头的组织性能略优于激光焊接头,若使激光填丝焊接头的综合力学性能达到使用要求,不仅需要焊后热处理强化,还需要与母材匹配性更好的焊丝。     

Characteristics of Joint Welded by Laser Welding of Aluminium-Lithium Alloy with Filler Wire

The characteristics of weld shape,microstructure,mechanical properties and defects of 5A90 Al-Li alloy joint by laser welding (LBW) and laser welding with filler wire (LWFW) were studied and analyzed.The results indicated that the microstructure of joint by LWFW was fine-grained layer and the equiaxed grain in most of seams,which were similar to the joint by LBW.Compared with the joint by LBW,the microstructure of joint by LWFW tended to fine,and the range of the columnar crystals zone was prone to decrease.The Microhardness of the joint by LWFW (92.57HV0.2) was lower than that by LBW (95.65HV0.2),but the uniformity was better.The ultimate tensile strength of the joint by LWFW was lower than that by LBW slightly,which reached to 73.03% and 79.22% of the base metal respectively.However,the elongation of the LWFW joint was higher than that of the LBW joint significantly,which reached to 38.65% and 20.38% of the base metal respectively.The microstructure and mechanical properties of 5A90 Al-Li alloy by LWFW were better than that by LBW.The defects of joint were mainly forming defects which were caused by improper parameters and porosity inside the joint,which was caused by uncleaned surface and incomplete penetration.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of tungsten inert gas welded–brazed Al/Ti joints

The tungsten inert gas welding–brazing process using Al-based filler metal has been developed for joining 5052 Al alloy to Ti–6Al–4V alloy in a butt configuration. The results indicated that heat input influenced the morphology and thickness of the interfacial reaction layer of Al/Ti joints, which played an important role in the mechanical properties of weldment. With the optimised tungsten electrode offset D of 1.0?mm from Al/Ti initial interface to Al side and welding current of 70?A, the thin cellular-shaped and club-shaped TiAl₃ reaction layers formed in the brazing zone, which contributed to suppressing crack initiation and propagation during tensile test. Eventually, the maximum tensile strength of 183?MPa was obtained and the optimised Al/Ti joint fractured at Al alloy base plate. Moreover, the power density characterisation and joining mechanism of Al/Ti joints were discussed.     

Zn-Al-Cu基合金无钎剂钎焊泡沫铝的界面结构及力学性能

以Zn--Al--Cu基合金为钎料, 对74.7%---91.6%不同孔隙率的泡沫铝采用无钎剂钎焊方法进行连接实验. 采用OM和SEM观察钎缝组织及界面结构, EDS测定界面元素分布, XRD分析界面物相, 通过热力学分析验证钎料中Cu和Zn与母材中Al元素的相互作用和除膜机理, 对钎焊接头试样进行拉伸和剪切性能实验, 分析孔隙率与接头试样强度之间的关系.结果表明, 该无钎剂钎焊方法在泡沫铝端 面之间形成密实结构的连续钎料层,未改变母材结构特征; 钎缝组织由Al(Zn) 固溶体、Zn(Al) 固溶体、Cu₄Zn及MgMnO₃组成; 连接界面主要由Al(Zn)固溶体组成, Zn,Al和Cu在界面上相互扩散而形成一定扩散梯度, 熔合良好, 钎焊接头抗拉强度与母材相当, 剪切强度略高于相同孔隙率母材的剪切强度,抗拉强度和剪切强度均随孔隙率增加而明显降低.     

Mechanisms of joining aluminium A6061-T6 and titanium Ti–6Al–4V alloys by cold metal transfer technology

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Cold metal transfer (CMT) welding–brazing joining of Ti6Al4V and Al A6061-T6 was carried out using AlSi₅ wire. The joining mechanisms and mechanical properties of the joints were identified and characterised by scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy and tensile–shear tests. Desired CMT joints with satisfied weld appearances and mechanical properties were achieved by overlapping Ti on the top of Al. The joints had dual characteristics of a welding joint on the aluminium side and a brazing joint on the titanium side. Three brazing interfaces were formed for the joint, which increased the strength of the joint. An intermetallic compound layer was formed at the brazing interface, which included Ti₃Al, TiAl and TiAl₃. Two different fracture modes were also observed: one fractured at the welding/brazing interface and weld metal and the other at the Al heat affected zone (HAZ). Clearly, the joints fractured at the Al HAZ had higher tensile strength than those fractured at the welding/brazing interface and weld metal.     

Development of Ag based brazing filler metal with low melting point

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This study was carried out to develop cadmium free silver based brazing filler metals that meet the following requirements. First, they have to have a melting point lower than that of BAg-1 brazing filler metal. Second, they have to have not only good wetting characteristics and the ability to produce a sound joint with excellent mechanical properties but also plastic formability. Using the calculated phase diagrams on Ag–Cu–Zn–Sn quaternary system alloys, the authors selected several alloys with a possibility of meeting the above requirements. The melting point and other properties, such as hardness and brazeability of the selected alloys, were evaluated. As a result, the authors successfully developed silver based brazing filler metals that have a low melting point below ～600°C and meet the above requirements by adding a small amount of indium as an alloying element into the Ag–Cu–Zn–Sn quaternary system alloy. The newly developed brazing filler metals are slightly inferior in wetting characteristics to BAg-1; however, the brazing filler metal containing ～3 mass-% indium element showed wetting characteristics comparable to those of BAg-1. Furthermore, the new brazing filler metals could produce joints with a high tensile strength equivalent to ～83% of that of a joint brazed using BAg-1.     

Ag元素对Zn-Al钎料性能的影响

研究了Ag元素的添加量对Zn-Al钎料的熔化温度、铺展性能、接头力学性能以及显微组织的影响.结果表明,随着Al元素含量的增加,钎料的熔化温度略有提高,在铝板及铜板上的铺展性能明显改善,钎焊接头力学性能显著提高.当Ag元素的添加量达到3.3%(质量分数)时,钎焊接头力学性能最佳.继续增加Al元素含量,钎焊接头强度变化不大.在Zn-Al钎料中添加Ag元素能够显著改善钎缝的显微组织,随着Al元素含量的增加,钎缝内部块状铜铝脆性相尺寸变小,产生应力集中的倾向减小,对应的接头强度提高.当Al元素含量达到3.3%(质量分数)时,钎料的综合性能最佳.     

Effects of base and filler chemistry and weld techniques on equiaxed zone formation in Al–Zn–Mg alloy welds

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Equiaxed zone (EQZ) formation in Al–Zn–Mg alloy welds as affected by base metal, filler metal chemistry and weld techniques is studied. Filler metal chemistry and welding techniques have great influence on the formation of EQZ microstructure as base metal composition has. In an effort to characterise the equiaxed grain zone formation in Al–Zn–Mg alloy welds two commercial Al alloys AA7018 and RDE40 were selected. Gas tungsten arc welding in continuous current, pulsed current and arc oscillation mode were applied to weld the base materials. The influence of Sc containing fillers have been studied and compared with the commercial filler material. Mechanical and metallurgical characterisation were carried out in the EQZ. Intergranular corrosion in EQZ was studied according to ASTM G 110-92. Results reveals that RDE40 with low solute contents showed wider EQZ but relatively better corrosion and mechanical properties compared to AA7018 EQZ. Gas tungsten arc welding in pulsed and arc oscillation mode fusion boundary region exhibits better corrosion and mechanical properties compared to continuous current mode welds. Addition of Sc to the AA5556 filler combined with pulsed mode resulted in elimination of EQZ, better corrosion and mechanical properties compared to welds made with conventional AA5556 filler and also the presence of Sc within the EQZ so called unmixed zone has been observed.     

Effect of joint design on mechanical properties of AL7075 weldment

The effects of joint design on the mechanical properties of AL7075-T6 aluminum sheet were studied on the latest automated gas-tungsten arc-welding system. Using ER5356 filler metal, full-penetration welds were made on workpieces with various included joint angles. Testing of the mechanical properties of the joints was done in the as-welded, naturally aged, and postweld heat-treated conditions. The results show that by using crack-resistant filler, and by selecting the proper joint design and postweld heat treatment, strong, dependable welds can be produced on thin AL7075 sheet material. An elasticity model of the weld joint was established to help understand the mechanical behavior of the joints. An undermatched joint design is shown to be capable of achieving a joint strength that matches the strength of the base alloy.     

微量In对AgCuZn钎料组织和性能的影响

研究了不同In含量银钎料的熔化温度、铺展性能、钎料显微组织以及钎缝力学性能的变化规律.以紫铜、黄铜为母材,采用火焰钎焊方法,用对接和搭接接头形式进行钎焊试验.结果表明,在银钎料中添加微量In元素,能够降低钎料的熔化温度,改善钎料的铺展性能,并显著改变钎料显微组织.对于黄铜对接来说,钎焊接头的抗拉强度,随银钎料中In含量的增加而呈抛物线方式增加;除黄铜对接接头外,其它形式的接头断裂位置均在母材上,说明含In银钎料的力学性能优良.     

Influence of alloy elements on microstructure and mechanical property of aluminum–steel lap joint made by gas metal arc welding

5052 aluminum alloy sheets and galvanized mild steel sheets were joined in lap configuration by alternate-current double pulse gas metal arc welding with pure Al, Al–5Si, Al–12Si and Al–4.5Mg (wt%) filler wires. The effect of alloying elements on the microstructure of intermetallic compounds (IMC) layers formed between weld seam and steel, and tensile strength of the resultant joints were investigated. The thickness of IMC layer in all samples varied along the cross-section of the joint, the intermediate part of the IMC layer was thicker than the head and root parts. The diffusion of Si into Fe₂Al₅ sub-layer could restrain the growth of Fe₂Al₅ sub-layer and IMC layer, and joint's mechanical property improved with the increasing Si content in Fe₂Al₅ phase. Due to the high hot crack sensitivity of Al–4.5Mg alloy, cracks generated at the root of joint made with Al–4.5Mg filler, resulting in poor mechanical property.     

C_f/SiC复合材料与钛合金Ag-Cu-Ti-C_f复合钎焊

采用Ag-Cu-Ti-Cf(Cf:碳纤维)复合钎料作中间层,在适当的工艺参数下真空钎焊Cf/SiC复合材料与钛合金,利用SEM,EDS和XRD分析接头微观组织结构,利用剪切试验检测接头力学性能.结果表明,钎焊时复合钎料中的钛与Cf/SiC复合材料反应,在Cf/SiC复合材料与连接层界面形成Ti3SiC2,Ti5Si3和少量TiC化合物的混合反应层.复合钎料中的铜与钛合金中的钛发生互扩散,在连接层与钛合金界面形成不同成分的Cu-Ti化合物过渡层.钎焊后,形成碳纤维强化的致密复合连接层.碳纤维的加入缓解了接头的残余热应力,Cf/SiC/Ag-Cu-Ti-Cf/TC4接头抗剪强度明显高于Cf/SiC/Ag-Cu-Ti/TC4接头.     

Stirring brazing of dissimilar Al/Mg alloy without flux in air

AZ31B magnesium alloy and 2024 aluminum alloy were successfully jointed at aid of mechanical stirring with Sn-Zn-Al filler metal. The microstructure, fracture morphologies, and mechanical properties of joint were investigated. The results show that Mg-Al intermetallic compounds can be avoided by the process. But, a small quantity of porosity is found in the joint. The sheafing strength of joint interface adjacent to magnesium alloy is 35.4 MPa for formation of Mg-Sn intermetallic compounds, which is about 46 % of that of filler metal. While, the shearing strength of joint interfaces adjacent to aluminum alloy is 70.4 MPa for formation of Zn-Sn-Al solid solution, which is about 92 % of that of filler metal.     

Keyhole gas tungsten arc welding of commercially pure zirconium

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Keyhole gas tungsten arc welding (K-GTAW), a novel variant of GTAW, has been used to join commercially pure zirconium. The process enables single pass welding of 6˙35 mm thick zirconium using conventional GTAW equipment and a high current torch, without expensive filler metal addition or joint preparation. The mechanical properties and the microstructure of the resulting joints were characterised. It is concluded that the K-GTAW process, with its high productivity combined with low capital investment requirements, can be successfully used for welding relatively heavy section zirconium.     

Dissimilar Ti/Mg alloy butt welding by fibre laser with Mg filler wire – preliminary study

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A fibre laser was used to join Ti–6Al–4V alloy to AZ31B Mg alloy with the same thickness of 2 mm, and a filler wire was used to avoid weld underfill resulting from Mg vaporisation. The acceptable joints were only obtained when the laser beam was offset from the edge of the weld seam at 0·2 mm to the AZ31B side of the joint. Cross-weld tensile testing found joint strengths of up to 200·3 MPa, which is 85·1% of the AZ31B tensile strength. All the joints were fractured at the Ti/fusion zone interfacial layer. When the laser offset increased from 0·2 to 0·3 mm or laser power reduced to 1·2 kW, the joining mode of the interfacial layer changed from a semimetallurgical joining with high strength to a mechanical joining with poor strength. Moreover, the fracture surface of acceptable joints was characterised by scraggly remaining weld metal, while that of poor joints was almost only characterised by smooth Ti surface.     

Si,Mg对铝/钢熔钎焊焊接接头力学性能的影响

采用脉冲旁路耦合电弧MIG熔钎焊方法,分别采用4043,5356铝合金焊丝对5052铝合金/镀锌钢异种金属进行了搭接焊.通过扫描电镜（SEM）,能谱仪（EDS）,X射线衍射仪（XRD）对铝/钢连接界面、接头断裂行为及断口形貌进行了分析,发现5356铝合金焊丝焊接接头的润湿角要大于4043铝合金焊丝焊接接头的润湿角,合金元素Si既可改变界面反应层金属间化合物的形态同时还可显著减少Fe₂Al₅层的厚度.拉伸试验发现5356铝合金焊丝焊接所得接头主要断裂于界面反应层,属于脆性断裂;4043铝合金焊丝焊接所得接头主要断裂于熔合区,是以韧性断裂为主的混合断裂.通过对4043铝合金焊丝焊接所得接头进行显微硬度测试,发现热影响区组织的显微硬度明显低于其它区域的显微硬度,这导致4043铝合金焊丝焊接接头主要断裂于熔合区.     

Laser welding of Mg alloy MgAl3Zn1 (AZ31) to Al alloy AlMg3 (AA5754) using ZnAl filler material

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Welding of magnesium with aluminium alloys is challenging due to the formation of brittle intermetallic phases. In this study laser welding of an Mg alloy with an Al alloy, using a Nd∶YAG laser with a two focus optics and ZnAl filler material, was investigated. Mechanical tests, as well as microstructure investigations by light optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray microanalysis were carried out in order to characterise the hybrid joint. The strength of the joints is significantly affected by the aluminium content in the filler wire. Strengths of the joint were comparable to those obtained by other joining techniques such as diffusion or adhesive bonding using welding speeds of 1·75 m min^?1.     

Laser brazing of alloy 600 with precious filler metals

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The diode laser brazing of Ni base heat resistant alloy with precious filler metals has been conducted using the tandem beam for preheating and brazing. A couple of 1 mm thick plates of alloy 600 (Inconel 600) were butt brazed using Au–18Ni, Ag–10Pd and Ag–21Cu–25Pd filler metals of 0·5 mm diameter with a brazing flux. Sound butt joints which were free from brazing defects such as porosity and lack of penetration could be obtained at brazing clearances of 0·1–1·5 mm. The tensile strength of the braze joint produced using Ag–Pd filler metal increased with decreasing brazing clearance and reached ～70% of the base metal strength at a brazing clearance of 0·1 mm while those obtained by using Au–Ni and Ag–Cu–Pd filler metals were comparable with the base metal strength at any clearances between 0·1 and 1·5 mm. The laser brazing technique could be successfully applied to the brazing of Ni base superalloy to attain a joint with high performance and reliability.