Effect of Mechanical Arc Oscillation on the Grain Structure of Mild Steel Weld Metal

The effect of mechanical arc oscillation on the weld metal grain structure in mild steel gas tungsten arc welds has been studied. For welds made without arc oscillation, columnar grains were observed in the weld metal; however, for the same welding parameters, the weld made with arc oscillation had smaller sized relatively equiaxed grains in the weld metal. The strengths for weld made with arc oscillation was higher than that for weld made without arc oscillation, with appreciable increase in ductility; this could be attributed to the reduction in grain size diameter due to arc oscillation. Lower weld metal hardness and increase in heat affected zone hardness was observed in weld made with arc oscillation; this could be attributed to increase in pro-eutectoid ferrite formation with absence of Widmanstatten ferrite structures in the weld metal and less coarsening of grains in the heat affected zone due to increased cooling rate.     

Structure and mechanical properties of 1570C alloy welds produced by friction stir welding

The effect of the conditions of friction stir welding (FSW) of 1570C aluminum alloy sheets on the structure and mechanical properties of the welded joints is studied. A recrystallized fine-grained structure with a grain size changing with the rate of welding tool rotation forms in a weld during FSW. As compared to the base metal, the yield strength of the weld metal decreases by 9–22% depending on the rate of welding tool rotation, and the ultimate tensile strength is almost independent of the FSW conditions and accounts for ～90% of the ultimate tensile strength of the base metal. The plasticity of the weld metal is >13% for all rates of welding tool rotation. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the weld zone are discussed.     

Monte Carlo simulation of grain boundary pinning in the weld heat-affected zone

A methodology for obtaining a one-to-one correlation between Monte Carlo (MC) and real parameters of grain size and time is described. Using the methodology, and the MC grain growth algorithm, the grain structure in the weld heat-affected zone (HAZ) of a 0.5 Mo-Cr-V steel has been simulated. The simulations clearly show that the kinetics of grain growth can be retarded by the presence of steep temperature gradients in the weld HAZ. Additional pinning due to the formation of grain boundary liquid near the solidus temperature has also been simulated. It is shown that in order to accurately predict the observed grain size in the weld HAZ of the 0.5Cr-Mo-V steel, the retardation in growth kinetics due to temperature gradients as well as liquid pinning should be considered.     

In situ observation of austenite grain growth and transformation temperature in coarse grain heat affected zone of Ce-alloyed weld metal

Laser scanning confocal microscopy(LSCM) was used to study the inhibition of austenite grain growth by the inclusions and the effect of cerium on the trend of acicular ferrite(AF) and ferrite side plate(FSP) transformation temperature in coarse grain heat affected zone(CGHAZ) of Ce-alloyed weld metals. The results showed there were lots of tiny cerium oxides and sulfides inclusions in the CGHAZ of Ce-alloyed weld metals. When the concentration of Ce was 0.021%, the volume fraction of inclusions in weld metal CGHAZ was higher and the inclusion size was smaller, therefore austenite grain size was smaller with the increase of hightemperature residence time. Cerium tended to segregate at austenite grain boundaries, so FSP transformation temperature decreased and FSP transformation was suppressed. On the contrary, AF transformation temperature increased because AF transformation was promoted in CGHAZ of the Ce-alloyed weld metal, especially when the concentration of Ce was 0.021%.     

Effect of GTAW Parameters on Structure and Mechanical Properties of C86300 Weld Joint

In this study, the effects of heat input variation in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), on structure and mechanical properties of commercially C86300 (containing addition of 0.6 wt% silicon) weld joint were investigated. Following microstructural characterization of Base metal, GTAW has been performed at welding currents 50 and 60 A and flow rates of argon shielding gas (10, 14 and 18 l/min) using the same filler metal composition. Therefore six GTAW samples were performed with various welding specifications. By structural investigations and hardness profiles, effects of increasing heat input on increasing average grain size in weld zone, heat affected zone width, penetration depth and alloying element losses were indicated. However increasing heat input increases penetration depth and has a positive effect on hardness and strength of the joint. In considering wear application of this alloy castings and probable GTAW for them, pin-on-disc wear test was performed and revealed better wear resistance of weld metal in comparison with base metal. Hence the optimum values of welding current and argon flow rates (in GTAW with the same composition filler) was determined for this alloy.     

低合金高强钢针状铁素体组织特征和形成机理

针状铁素体是一种具有大角度晶界、高位错密度的板条状中温转变组织,该组织能有效细化晶粒并具有良好的强韧性匹配.因此,通常在低合金高强度钢焊缝和粗晶区中,利用细小的夹杂物来诱导针状铁素体形成,形成有效晶粒尺寸细小的针状铁素体联锁组织或者针状铁素体和贝氏体的复合组织,使其具有良好的韧性.然而,相关研究对针状铁素体组织的形成机理和控制原理的解释并不十分清楚,对于针状铁素体的定义和理解也存在差异.总结了针状铁素体的本质、相变、形核、形态、晶体学取向关系、长大行为、细化机理和力学性能等方面的特征,归纳了奥氏体晶粒尺寸、转变温度、冷却速度、夹杂物类型和尺寸等对针状铁素体形成的影响,提出了针状铁素体组织形态和转变机理方面几个仍需深入研究的问题和方向.     

12%Cr铁素体不锈钢焊接接头组织及韧性研究

对四种不同成分的12%Cr铁素体不锈钢做了焊接性试验。分析焊接接头的组织,测量了焊接接头的低温冲击功。试验结果表明,随着碳含量的增加,焊接粗晶区组织由单相铁素体逐渐转变成以马氏体为主,粗晶区宽度变窄,晶粒尺寸变小。细晶区组织以马氏体为主,组织细小均匀。熔合线处和热影响区的低温冲击功相比母材均显著降低。断裂路径分析结果表明,窄的粗晶区宽度和小的晶粒尺寸使断裂路径经过更多的奥氏体焊缝区,提高了整体的冲击韧性。     

Improving the creep properties of 9Cr-3W-3Co-NbV steels and their weld joints by the addition of boron

New ferritic steels with a controlled addition of boron have been developed recently for ultrasuper-critical fossil power plants. These steels possess excellent creep resistance compared to conventional steels like P91, P92, P122, etc., and this has been attributed to the delay in coarsening of the carbides during creep owing to partial replacement of carbon by boron in these carbides. However, the susceptibility of the weld joints of the boron-containing ferritic steels to type IV cracking, which significantly brings down the rupture life of the weld joints, has not been investigated so far. In the present work, the creep properties of recently developed 9Cr-3W-3Co-NbV steels with boron contents varying from 47 to 180 ppm and of their weld joints have been studied. Creep tests were carried out at 923 K in the stress range of 140 to 80 MPa. Specimens were examined for particle coarsening using field-emission scanning electron microscopy, and the boron content in the precipitates was estimated using field-emission auger electron spectroscopy (FE-AES). The grain size of the parent metal and the heat-affected zone (HAZ) were estimated using electron backscattered pattern (EBSP) imaging. Results showed that the creep properties of the steels with 90 and 130 ppm boron and of their weld joints are superior to those of the P92 steels and its weld joints. Further, no weld joints exhibited type IV cracking. No significant coarsening of the carbides was observed, not only in the parent metal but also in the HAZ of the steels with ≥90 ppm of boron. In addition to the delay in carbide coarsening, the large prior-austenite grain size of the parent metal and the absence of a conventional fine-grained HAZ (FGHAZ) in the weld joints also seem to have a beneficial effect on improving the creep properties of these steels and their weld joints.     

Laser Welding of Ultra-Fine Grained Steel SS400

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Nonisothermal Austenite Grain Growth Kinetics in a Microalloyed X80 Linepipe Steel

Nonisothermal austenite grain growth kinetics under the influence of several combinations of Nb, Ti, and Mo containing complex precipitates has been studied in a microalloyed linepipe steel. The goal of this study is the development of a grain growth model to predict the austenite grain size in the weld heat affected zone (HAZ). Electron microscopy investigations of the as-received steel proved the presence of Ti-rich, Nb-rich, and Mo-rich precipitates. The steel has then been subjected to austenitizing heat treatments to selected peak temperatures at various heating rates that are typical for thermal cycles in the HAZ. Thermal cycles have a strong effect on the final austenite grain size. Using a mean field approach, a model is proposed for the dissolution of Nb-rich precipitates. This model has been coupled to a Zener-type austenite grain growth model in the presence of pinning particles. This coupling leads to accurate prediction of the austenite grain size along the nonisothermal heating path simulating selected thermal profiles of the HAZ.     

On Improving the Quality of Gas Tungsten Arc Welded 18Ni 250 Maraging Steel Rocket Motor Casings

In view of their excellent combination of strength and toughness, maraging steels (18Ni 250 grade) are widely used for the fabrication of large sized solid rocket motor casings. Gas tungsten arc welding is commonly employed to fabricate these thin walled metallic casings, as the technique is not only simple but also provides the desired mechanical properties. However, sometimes, radiographic examination of welds reveals typical unacceptable indications requiring weld repair. As a consequence, there is a significant drop in weld efficiency and productivity. In this work, the nature and the cause of the occurrence of these defects have been investigated and an attempt is made to overcome the problem. It has been found that weld has a tendency to form typical Ca and Al oxide inclusions leading to the observed defects. The use of calcium fluoride flux has been found to produce a defect free weld with visible effect on weld bead finish. The flux promotes the separation of inclusions, refines the grain size and leads to significant improvement in mechanical properties of the weldment.

     

12CrlMoV低合金钢管的焊接组织与性能

通过对12Cr1MoV低合金钢管试验及分析,结果表明,其力学性能符合标准.焊缝及热影响区组织为贝氏体 铁素体,焊缝和细晶区晶粒细小、显微硬度较高;粗晶区晶粒粗大、硬度较低;基体组织为铁素体 珠光体,硬度更低.总体焊接性能良好,尚能满足使用要求.     

The Role of Alloy Composition on the Stability of Nitrides in Ti-Microalloyed Steels during Weld Thermal Cycles

The effect of weld thermal cycling on titanium nitride stability in a range of normalized Timicroalloyed steels containing various alloying additions of V, Al, and N has been investigated. Nitride dispersions and the chemical analysis of individual particles are studied using transmission electron microscopy and a quantitative 200 kV STEM-EDX-EELS microanalysis system. It is found that whereas the normalized material contains various nitrides of mixed compositions, only nitrides based on TiN survive high energy simulated weld cycles. Grain growth in weld cycled material is highly dependent upon the stability of nitrides during the weld cycle, and this stability depends on the original composition of the nitrides and hence of the steel itself. The presence of aluminum in the particles is particularly detrimental in this respect. The best grain growth control and highest toughness are found in steels based on optimum ratios of Ti/V/N and on low Al levels. The possible way in which the steel’s composition affects particle stability and hence grain growth during weld thermal cycles is discussed.     

Welding parameters and the grain structure of weld metal — A thermodynamic consideration

The grain structure of the weld metal can significantly affect its resistance to solidification cracking during welding and its mechanical properties after welding. An experimental study was conducted to investigate the effect of two basic welding parameters,i.e., the heat input and the welding speed, on the grain structure of aluminum-alloy welds. Gas-tungsten arc welding was performed under various heat inputs and welding speeds, with thermal measurements in the weld pool being carried out during welding and the amounts and nuclei of equiaxed grains in the resultant welds being examined using optical and electron microscopy. The experimentally measuredG/R ratios and the clearly revealed heterogeneous nuclei together demonstrated the thermodynamic effect of the heat input and welding speed on the weld metal grain structure.     

Correlation Between Microstructure and Low-Temperature Impact Toughness of Simulated Reheated Zones in the Multi-pass Weld Metal of High-Strength Steel

A large fraction of reheated weld metal is formed during multi-pass welding, which significantly affects the mechanical properties (especially toughness) of welded structures. In this study, the low-temperature toughness of the simulated reheated zone in multi-pass weld metal was evaluated and compared to that of the as-deposited zone using microstructural analyses. Two kinds of high-strength steel welds with different hardenabilities were produced by single-pass, bead-in-groove welding, and both welds were thermally cycled to peak temperatures above Ac₃ using a Gleeble simulator. When the weld metals were reheated, their toughness deteriorated in response to the increase in the fraction of detrimental microstructural components, i.e., grain boundary ferrite and coalesced bainite in the weld metals with low and high hardenabilities, respectively. In addition, toughness deterioration occurred in conjunction with an increase in the effective grain size, which was attributed to the decrease in nucleation probability of acicular ferrite; the main cause for this decrease changed depending on the hardenability of the weld metal.     

Structure formation during activated sintering of high-speed steel

Features of structure formation during activated sintering of high-speed steel using a boron-containing additive as an activator are studied. It is shown that presence of an activating additive, its composition and content in the charge, determine features of structure formation compared with sintering without an additive. In the temperature range for solid-phase sintering the content of additive in the charge and the ratio of its components have little effect on the average carbide component size. As temperature increases and there is an increase in boron content in the charge sintering is accompanied by both some increase in austenite grain size and development of a significant difference in carbide grain size. The effect of nickel on size reduction of sintered steel structural components is established.     

Effect of Hot Rolling Temperature on the Structure and Magnetic Properties of High Permeability Non‐Oriented Silicon Steel

1.3%Si steel hot bands were produced by hot rolling in a Steckel mill with two entrance temperatures: 1000°C (γ rolling) and 910°C (α+γ rolling). Hot band samples were processed with and without hot band annealing (900°C for 30s), cold rolled to final thickness of 0.5mm and annealed in H₂‐25%N₂ at 900°C for 40s. The combination of high hot rolling temperature and hot band annealing resulted in lower core loss and higher permeability. Although no significant differences were observed on the hot band microstructures, after hot band annealing the γ rolled sample showed a larger grain size. The final results were attributed to the effect of the initial grain size prior to cold rolling on microstructure and texture after annealing.     

Influence of Solute Content and Solidification Parameters on Grain Refinement of Aluminum Weld Metal

Grain refinement provides an important possibility to enhance the mechanical properties (e.g., strength and ductility) and the weldability (susceptibility to solidification cracking) of aluminum weld metal. In the current study, a filler metal consisting of aluminum base metal and different amounts of commercial grain refiner Al Ti5B1 was produced. The filler metal was then deposited in the base metal and fused in a GTA welding process. Additions of titanium and boron reduced the weld metal mean grain size considerably and resulted in a transition from columnar to equiaxed grain shape (CET). In commercial pure aluminum (Alloy 1050A), the grain-refining efficiency was higher than that in the Al alloys 6082 and 5083. Different welding and solidification parameters influenced the grain size response only slightly. Furthermore, the observed grain-size reduction was analyzed by means of the undercooling parameter P and the growth restriction parameter Q, which revealed the influence of solute elements and nucleant particles on grain size.     

Weld Metal Grain Structure and Mechanical Properties of a Th-Doped Ir-0.3 Pct W Alloy (DOP-26)

Weld metal grain structure and mechanical properties of the Ir-0.3 pct W alloy (DOP-26) doped with 60 ppm Th and 50 ppm Al have been investigated by use of a gas tungsten arc (GTA) welding process. The fusion zone grain structure is strongly influenced by heat input and puddle shape and therefore by the bead width. With increasing bead width from 2.5 to 3.7 mm, the grains in the fusion zone show a sharp change in growth direction near the centerline region and develop a fine columnar structure with grains growing parallel to the welding direction. Mechanical properties of the welds and base metal were characterized by tensile and impact tests from 650 to 1150 °C. The ductility and fracture behavior of DOP-26 welds are sensitive to weld bead width, postweld heat treatment, and weld-test orientation. The ductility of the welded specimens increases with increasing test temperature and decreasing weld bead width. The transverse weld specimen with a wide-bead width (3.7 mm) has the lowest impact ductility, and the longitudinal weld with a narrow-bead width (2.5 mm) has the highest elongation at all the test temperatures. The impact ductility of the transverse weld specimen with the narrow-bead width falls between the limits. All the results are discussed in terms of the fusion zone grain structure and fracture path of the welds.     

850级钢熔化焊焊缝的组织特征

利用金相显微镜、扫描电子显微镜及附带EDS系统和透射电子显微镜研究850 MPa级焊缝金属的微观组织,并通过分析焊缝金属凝固和相变过程,研究组织形成机制。发现原δ铁素体柱状晶晶界附近的锰和镍含量高于其心部含量。原δ铁素体柱状晶晶界附近组织由平行板条马氏体组成,板条宽度约为300 nm,原δ铁素体柱状晶心部组织由"交织状"板条马氏体组成,板条宽度约为400 nm。分析认为造成原δ铁素体柱状晶晶界附近和心部组织差异的重要原因是锰和镍的偏析,而焊缝金属良好的冲击韧性是因为存在30%"交织状"马氏体和一定量残余奥氏体。