Compressive properties of Ti–6Al–4V auxetic mesh structures made by electron beam melting

In this current work, a Ti–6Al–4V 3-D re-entrant lattice auxetic structure is manufactured by the electron beam melting (EBM) process. Four different design configurations (two negative Poisson’s ratio values × two relative densities) were manufactured and tested under compressive stress. Two failure modes were observed whose occurrence appeared to be dependent on the ratio of vertical strut length to re-entrant strut length. A small deflection analytical model is presented that predicts yield strength and modulus for one type of design with good accuracy. Results also show that the re-entrant lattice structure possesses superior mechanical properties compared to regular foam structures. Limitations of the analytical model are also discussed.     

Second-order nonlinear optical properties of Ge-Ga-Ag-S glass irradiated by electron beam

Ge-Ga-Ag-S chalcogenide glasses with the composition Ge30Ga3Ag4S63 were obtained by the conventional melt-quenching method. According to the visible-infrared and infrared spectra, Ge30Ga3Ag4S63 chalcogenide glass possesses wide transmittance window from 510 nm in the visible region up to 11.5 μm in the infrared region. And the present glass has better glass-forming ability （the difference between glass transition temperature and the peak temperature of crystallization is larger than 100 ℃）. Utilizing maker-fringe technique, a prominent second-harmonic generation was observed in Ge30Ga3Ag4S63 chalcogenide glass after irradiated by an electron beam （Accelerating voltage： 25 kV; Irradiating current： 15 nA; Irradiating time： 10 min）. And the mechanism of second-harmonic generation in the Ge-Ga-Ag-S system glasses was discussed.     

Investigations of microstructures and properties in electron beam welded joints of TiAl to TC4

The normally centered electron beam and non-centered electron beam welding of TiAl to TC4 was investigated in order to analyze the electron beam weldability between TiAl/TC4 dissimilar materials. Macroscopic cold crack easily occurred near TiAl substrate in the joints. The optimal tensile strength was related to the welding heat input. The weld structures were composed of bulky columnar grains and equiaxed grains. The isolated phases consisted of large quantities of α2 -Ti3Al phase, small quantity of B2 phase, γ-TiAl phase and YAl2 phase. Insufficient melting of the base metal occurred in the weld when the beam position leaned to the TC4 side. The tensile strength could be improved when the deflection was limited in the optimum range. Otherwise, non-fusion zone was easily generated in the weld, which led to the low tensile strength.     

Microstructure and properties of intermetallic composite coatings fabricated by selective laser melting of Ti–SiC powder mixtures

Transition metal silicides and carbides are attractive advanced materials possessing unique combinations of physical and mechanical properties. However, conventional synthesis of bulk intermetallics is a challenging task because of their high melting point. In the present research, titanium carbides and silicides composites were fabricated on the titanium substrate by a selective laser melting (SLM) of Ti–(20,30,40 wt.%)SiC powder mixtures by an Ytterbium fiber laser with 1.075 μm wavelength, operating at 50 W power, with the laser scanning speed of 120 mm/s. Phase analysis of the fabricated coatings showed that the initial powders remelted and new multiphase structures containing TiC_x, Ti₅Si₃C_x, TiSi₂ and SiC phases in situ formed. Investigation of the microstructure revealed two main types of inhomogeneities in the composites, (i) SiC particles at the interlayer interfaces and, (ii) chemical segregation of the elements in the central areas of the tracks. It was suggested and experimentally proven that an increase in laser power to 80 W was an efficient way to improve the laser penetration depth and the mass transport in the liquid phase, and therefore, to fabricate more homogeneous composite. The SLM Ti–(20,30,40 wt.%)SiC composites demonstrated high hardness (11–17 GPa) and high abrasive wear resistance (3.99 × 10⁻⁷–9.51 × 10⁻⁷ g/Nm) properties, promising for the applications involving abrasive wear.     

Mechanical properties and microstructure of Fe3Al intermetallics fabricated by mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering

Fabrication technology and mechanical properties of the Fe3Al based alloys were studied by spark plasma sintering from elemental powders （Fe-30Al, volume fraction, %） and mechanically alloying powders. The mechanically alloying powders were processed by the high-energy ball milling the elemental mixture powders with the milling time of 5, 8 and 10 min, respectively. The spark plasma sintering process was performed under the pressure of 50 MPa at 1 050 ℃ for 5 min. The phase identification by X-ray diffraction presents the Fe reacts with Al completely during the processing time. The samples are nearly full density （e.g. the relative density of sinter of raw powder is 99%）. The microstructure was observed by TEM. The mechanical properties were tested by three-point bending at room temperature in air. The results show that the mechanical properties are better （e.g. bend strength of 1 500 MPa ） than those of the ordinary Fe3Al casting.     

Surface modification of Al-Pb alloy by high current pulsed electron beam

Al-Pb alloy was modified by high current pulsed electron beam and the microstructure, hardness and tribological characteristics were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, electronic microanalysis probe microanalysis, Knoop hardness indentation and pin-on-disc type wear testing machine. The results show that the microstructure and hardness can be greatly improved, and the modification layer consists of a molten zone, an overlapped zone of heat-affected and quasistatic thermal stress-affected zone and a transition zone followed by the substrate. The tribological properties of high current pulsed electron beam irradiated Al-Pb alloy are correspondingly improved largely. Optical observation and scanning electron microscopy analysis reveal that the low wear rate and lowest level in coefficient of friction at high load level for irradiated Al-Pb alloy are due to the formation of a lubricious tribolayer covering the worn surface, which is a mixture of Al2O3, Pb3O4 and silicate. The wear mode varies from oxidative wear at low load to film spalling at high load and, finally, adhesive wear.     

Tensile properties and failure analysis of Ti–6Al–4V joints by electron beam welding

The microstructural and mechanical characterization of electron beam welded joints of forged Ti–6Al–4V were investigated. Microhardness tests indicate that the hardness of the fusion zone(FZ) is higher than that of the heat-affected zone(HAZ) and base metal. The tensile results show that the mechanical properties of the welded joints are comparable with those of the base metal in terms of static strength and are in accordance with the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties of welded joints. The ultimate tensile strength of the weld is equal to that of the hourglass joint, which indicates that the mechanical properties of the longitudinal FZ and those of the transverse FZ are the same. Macromechanical behavior and macrofracture and microfracture of the base material,joint, and weld specimens are observed. A comparison among the three types of specimen fracture phenomena reveals the following distinctive differences:(1) the fracture mode,(2) the micrograph of the dimple pattern at the central region, and(3) the size of the dimple at the central region and the transition region.     

Influence of multilayer coatings on AZ31 deposited by electron beam evaporation

Three different coatings, Cr, SiO2/Cr and HfO2/SiO2 were deposited by electron beam physical vapor deposition （EB-PVD）. Relevant composition and mechanical properties were obtained. The results show that the surface mechanical property could be increased, and Cr coating sample possessed the highest microhardness. Cyclic oxidation in air at 773 K was applied to evaluate the oxidation resistance of the coatings, and the section morphologies of the coatings were observed by FEISEM. The results indicate that the oxidation rate of AZ31 with Cr, SiO2/Cr and HtO2/SiO2 coatings is decreased, and the SiO2/Cr coating sample exhibits the best oxidation resistance and keeps relatively good adhesion up to 96 h. Polarization results prove that the corrosion resistance ofAZ31 can be improved and the SiO2/Cr coating sample has the best property.     

Effects of annealing on microstructure and mechanical properties of γ-TiAl alloy fabricated via laser melting deposition

The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the as-deposited γ-TiAl-based alloy specimen fabricated via laser melting deposition and as-annealed specimens at different temperatures were investigated. The results show that the microstructure of as-deposited specimen is composed of fine α₂(Ti₃Al)+γ lamellae. With the increase of annealing temperature, the bulk γ_m (TiAl) phase gradually changes from single γ phase to γ phase + acicular α₂ phase, finally small γ phase + lamellar α₂₊γ phase. Compared with the mechanical properties of as-deposited γ-TiAl alloy (tensile strength 469 MPa, elongation 1.1%), after annealing at 1260 °C for 30 min followed by furnace cooling (FC), the room-temperature tensile strength of the specimen is 543.4 MPa and the elongation is 3.7%, which are obviously improved.     

Surface treatment of 0.20% C carbon steel by high-current pulsed electron beam

A high-current pulsed electron beam（HCPEB） generated on the system of Nadezhda-2 was applied to improve the microstructure and performance of 0.20% C low carbon steel. Surface layers of the samples bombarded by explosive electron beam at different pulses was observed by using electron microscopy. The physical model of the thermal-stress process and related modification mechanism as a result of HCPEB irradiation was also investigated. After HCPEB post treatments, obvious changes in microstructure and significant hardening occur in the depth of 200-250 μm from the surface after HCPEB irradiation. Rapid heating and subsequent rapid solidification induce heavy plastic deformation, which results in that the laminated structure of pearlite is substituted by dispersive rounded-like cementites in the near-surface. The effect of HCPEB treatment can reach more than 500 m depth from the surface. The original crystalline structure is changed to a different degree that grows with the numbers of bombardment, and in the surface layer amorphous states and nanocrystaline structures consisting of grains of γ-phase and cementite are found. The violent stress induced by HCPEB irradiation is the origin of the nanostructured and amorphous structure formation.     

Investigation on gradient material fabrication with electron beam melting based on scanning track control

A new electron beam control system was developed in a general vacuum electron beam machine by assembling with industrial control computer, programmable logic control （PLC）, deflection coil, data acquisition card, power amplifier, etc. In this control system, scanning track and energy distribution of electron beam could be edited off-line, real-time adjusted and controlled on-line. Ti-Mo gradient material （GM） with high temperature resistant was fabricated using the technology of electron beam melting. The melting processes include three steps, such as preheating, melting, and homogenizing. The results show that the GM prepared by melting technology has fine appearance, and it has good integrated interface with the Ti alloy. Mo and Ti elements are gradually distributed in the inter.face of the gradient material. The microstructure close to the Ti alloy base metal is α ＋ β basket-waver grain, and the microstructure close to the GM is a single phase of β solid solution.     

Numerical simulation of thermal-mechanical process of Al-Si-Pb alloy treated by high current pulsed electron beam

The modified microstructure of AI-Si-Pb alloys irradiated by high current electron beam （HCPEB） reveals three distinct regions： a molten zone, an overlapped zone of heat-affected and quasistatic thermal stress-affected zone, and a transition zone followed by the substrate. The hardness and wear properties of the alloys were significantly improved. To better understand these changes in microstructure and properties, the physical model for the simulation of temperature and quasistatic stress fields was established. Based on experimental investigation and physical models, the temperature field and stress field were simulated for Al-Si-Pb alloy. The starting melting position, largest crater depth, melting layer thickness, and quasistatic stress distribution were obtained. These results reveal the mechanism of crater formation on the surface and improvement of hardness and wear resistance.     

Microstructure and mechanical properties of butt joints of QCr0.8／1Cr21NiSTi equal-thickness dissimilar materials by electron beam welding

Butt joints of QCrO. 8/1Cr2lNiSTi equal-thickness dissimilar materials were obtained by electron beam welding with fixed accelerating voltage 60 kV and focus current 1.99 A, changed electron beam current and welding velocity. Microstructure and composition of the EBW joint were investigated by means of optical micrography and EDX analysis, mechanical properties of the joint were also tested. The results show that joint‘ s macrostructure was divided into three zones : top weld zone near QCrO. 8 and bottom weld zone consisting of Cu (ss. Fe ) with a certain amount of dispersedly distributed (α ε) mixed microstructure , middle weld zone consisting of (α ε ) microstracture with a small amount of Cu (ss. Fe )particles. Morphological inhomogeneous macrostructure and uneven chemical compostion of QCrO. 8/1Cr21NiSTi joint by EBW are the most important factor to result in decreasing joining strength.     

Influence of beam oscillation patterns on the structure and mechanical properties of Ti–6Al–4V electron beam weldments

Abstract

The present study deals with the effect of beam oscillation patterns on the structure and mechanical properties of Ti–6Al–4V electron beam weldments. Electron beam welding of Ti–6Al–4V sheets was done with beam oscillation in various patterns (sinusoidal, square, triangular and elliptical). Welding without beam oscillation was also done for comparison. Room temperature hardness and tensile properties at different temperatures (room temperature, 150, 300 and 450°C) of the weldments in both as welded and post-welding heat treated conditions were observed and their correlations with the microstructure studied. The beam oscillated weldments showed higher ductility and lower strength (hardness) compared with those without being beam oscillated. This was attributed to wider diffusional α plates in the beam oscillated welds owing to slower cooling rates. Elliptical oscillation pattern produced weldments possessing the highest ductility and lowest strength values compared with other oscillation patterns. The oscillating patterns of sinusoidal, square or triangular forms resulted in weldments with almost the same structure and properties.     

Microstructure and fracture toughness of electron beam welded joints of 30CrMnSiNi2A steel

Two post-weld heat-treatments ( PWHT) , 900℃ oil quenched and low temperature tempered (PWHTA) and high temperature tempered and then 900~C oil quenched and low temperature tempered ( PWHTB ) , are employed to treat the weldment. Then the effect of two post-weld heat-treatment processes on the microstructure, mechanical properties and fiacture toughness of electron beam welded joints of 30CrMnSiNt‘2A steel have been discussed. The results show that, after two kinds of PWHT the microstructure and hardness at every zones of EBW joints are nearly same. Although the welds have good mechanical properties, fiacture toughness of both weld and heat-affected zone (HAZ) is low, the CTOD values of welds are comparatively higher than that of HAZ. Microstructure and fiacture toughness of two EBW joints have no evident differences.     

Mechanical properties and rapid sintering of nanostructured WC and WC–TiAl3 hard materials by the pulsed current activated heating

Tungsten carbides are primarily used as cutting tools and abrasive materials in the form of composites with a binder metal, such as Co or Ni. However, these binder phases have inferior chemical characteristics compared to the carbide phase and the high cost of Ni or Co. Therefore, low corrosion resistance of the WC–Ni and WC–Co cermets has generated interest in recent years for alternative binder phases. In this study, TiAl₃ was used as a novel binder and consolidated by the pulsed current activated sintering (PCAS) method. Highly dense WC–TiAl₃ with a relative density of up to 99% was obtained within 2 min by PCAS under a pressure of 80 MPa. The method was found to enable not only the rapid densification but also the inhibition of grain growth preserving the nano-scale microstructure. The average grain sizes of the sintered WC and WC–TiAl₃ were lower than 100 nm. The addition of TiAl₃ to WC enhanced the toughness without great decrease of hardness due to crack deflection and decrease of grain size.     

Effect of modulation of electron beam current on the nature of auto‐oscillations and formation of the welded joint in electron beam welding

Special features of the application of power sources for mechanized welding are described. The advantages of the MAGMA-315 inverter power source in comparison with traditional rectifiers are investigated.     

Mechanical properties of Cf／Si-O-C composites prepared by hot-pressing assisted pyrolysis of polysiloxane

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