等离子喷涂灰铸铁涂层的研究进展

在汽车上使用轻质铝合金发动机可以有效减少燃油消耗和环境污染,但铝合金的耐磨损性能较差,从而造成发动机工作过程中气缸壁面容易磨损。利用表面改性技术对铝合金表面进行强化处理,可以满足其作为滑动部件在高载荷条件下的使用要求。灰铸铁较低的成本和其中石墨的自润滑作用,使其成为铝合金发动机气缸表面保护涂层材料的首选。等离子喷涂技术以其高效率和灵活性在表面强化领域受到广泛应用。因此,利用等离子喷涂制备灰铸铁涂层成为改善铝合金发动机气缸表面耐磨性的有效方法之一。但是,由于等离子喷涂过程中熔滴冷却速度极快,等离子喷涂很难得到含大量石墨组织的灰铸铁涂层。以调控灰铸铁涂层中的石墨含量为目的,总结了等离子喷涂灰铸铁涂层的研究现状,以及基体温度、颗粒尺寸、添加合金元素等对熔滴冷却速度的影响,并以此为基础,结合凝固理论分析了在涂层中保留灰铸铁粉末中的石墨组织的可行性,同时分析了在铸铁涂层中保留石墨所面临的主要问题,并提出了解决这些问题的主要措施。最后就在等离子喷涂灰铸铁涂层中保留石墨的研究方向进行了展望。     

Plasma sprayed cast iron coatings containing solid lubricant graphite and h-BN structure

Water-atomized cast iron powder of Fe-2.17 at.%C-9.93at.%Si-3.75at.%Al were deposited onto an aluminum alloy substrate by atmospheric direct current plasma spraying to improve its tribological properties. Preannealing of the cast iron powder allows the precipitation of considerable amounts of graphite structure in the powder. However, significant reduction in graphitized carbon in cast iron coatings is inevitable after plasma spraying in air atmosphere due to the in-flight burning and dissolution into molten iron droplets. Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) powders, which have excellent lubricating properties like graphite, were incorporated into the cast iron powder as a solid lubricant by the sintering process (1300°C) to obtain protective coatings with a low friction coefficient. The performance of each coating was evaluated using a ring-on-disk-type wear tester under a paraffin-based oil condition in an air atmosphere. A conventional cast iron liner, which had a flaky graphite embedded in the pearlitic matrix, was also tested under similar conditions for comparison. Sections of worn surfaces and debris were characterized, and the wear behavior of plasma-sprayed coatings was discussed. The original version of this paper was published in the CD ROM Thermal Spray Connects: Explore Its Surfacing Potential, International Thermal Spray Conference, sponsored by DVS, ASM International, and HW International Institute of Welding, Basel, Switzerland, May 2–4, 2005, DVS-Verlag GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany.     

In Situ Particle Behavior of Cast Iron Powder by Suspension Plasma Spraying

An important issue for atmospheric plasma sprayed metal coatings is the oxidation involved during processing that significantly affects its phase composition and microstructure and thus the overall coating properties. In this study, suspension thermal spraying was used to manufacture cast iron coatings with high amounts of graphite carbon as solid-lubricant, because graphite structure is considerably diminished in molten droplets of the spray material due to the dissolution into molten iron and/or the oxidation. Additional graphite formation based on the soot reaction of liquid hydrocarbon was observed. Oxidation strongly affects the soot reaction during suspension thermal spraying. Therefore, setting-up of a shroud around the plasma plume is quite effective to prevent the oxidation of hydrocarbon.     

Adhesion Strength of HVOF Sprayed IN718 Coatings

The adhesion strength of high-velocity oxyfuel thermally sprayed coatings is of prime importance when thick coatings are to be sprayed in repair applications. In this study, relationships between process parameters, particle in-flight characteristics, residual stresses, and adhesion strength were explored. The most important process parameters that influence HVOF sprayed IN718 coating adhesion strength on IN718 substrate material were identified. Residual stress distributions were determined using the modified layer removal method, and adhesion strength was measured using an in-house-developed tensile test. Relationships between process parameters, particle in-flight characteristics, coating microstructure, and adhesion strength were established. Particle temperature, particle velocity, substrate preparation, and deposition temperature were identified as critical parameters to attain high adhesion strength. Controlling these parameters can significantly improve the adhesion strength, thus enabling thick coatings to be sprayed for repair applications.     

等离子喷涂过程中粒子的氧化及其对涂层性能的影响

利用粒子收集装置和附加氩气保护罩,研究了铁粒子和NiCoCrAlY粒子在等离子喷涂过程中的氧化行为及其对涂层性能的影响.结果表明,粒子在飞行过程中存在对流氧化和扩散氧化两种氧化机制,粒子的氧化方式取决于离开喷嘴的距离;离开喷嘴距离越长,粒子氧化越严重;采用附加氩气保护罩能明显减少喷涂过程中外界空气对粒子的氧化,降低涂层孔隙率,提高NiCoCrAlY涂层的抗高温氧化性能.

Abstract：

The oxidation mechanisms of iron particles and NiCoCrAlY particles during plasma spraying process and its effect on the sprayed coatings were investigated by the in-flight particles collection setup and the gas shrouding. The results show that there are two oxidation mechanisms during in-flight oxidation: one is the diffusion oxidation; the other is the convective oxidation, which are decided by the distance from the spraying particles to the nozzle. The oxidation content increases with the increasing of the standoff distance. The shrouded gas can decrease the oxidation content of inflight particles and increase the oxidation resistance of NiCoCrAIY coatings.     

Fabrication of SiC particle dispersed spheroidal graphite cast iron composite by vacuum assisted casting and its microstructure

Abstract

SiC particle preforms were infiltrated with spheroidal graphite cast iron melt by vacuum assisted casting in the sand mould, and spheroidal graphite cast iron composites in which the particles were dispersed in the surface region were fabricated. Although the melt infiltration was not accomplished when the melt was poured under atmospheric pressure, the infiltration was accomplished by the vacuum assisted casting when the SiC particle volume fraction and preform thickness were optimised. When the Si content of the cast iron was 2˙5 mass%, the phase consisting of mainly Fe₃Si was formed at the particle/matrix interface due to the reaction between the cast iron melt and the particles during the infiltration. The matrix of the composite consisted of fine spheroidal graphite particles, ferrite, pearite and chill crystal. Although the increase in the Si content suppressed the reaction and chill, no infiltrated area was observed in the composite.     

Relationships Between Process Parameters, Microstructure, and Adhesion Strength of HVOF Sprayed IN718 Coatings

Fundamental understanding of relationships between process parameters, particle in-flight characteristics, and adhesion strength of HVOF sprayed coatings is important to achieve the high coating adhesion that is needed in aeronautic repair applications. In this study, statistical Design of Experiments (DoE) was used to identify the most important process parameters that influence adhesion strength of IN718 coatings sprayed on IN718 substrates. Special attention was given to the parameters combustion ratio, total gas mass flow, stand-off distance and external cooling, since these parameters were assumed to have a significant influence on particle temperature and velocity. Relationships between these parameters and coating microstructure were evaluated to fundamentally understand the relationships between process parameters and adhesion strength.     

等离子喷涂ZrO2热障涂层工艺参数优化设计

为了深入研究等离子喷涂ZrO2粒子的飞行特征与涂层性能之间的关系，采用三水平四因素正交试验法对主气、辅气、电流及喷涂距离等4个主要参数进行了优化设计，并采用DPV2000热喷涂在线监测仪测定了ZrO2粒子的飞行特征参数，通过IA32定量金相分析软件对涂层的孔隙率进行了测试。结果表明，影响ZrO2粒子温度的主要因素为主气和辅气，影响ZrO2粒子飞行速度的主要因素为喷涂距离和辅气。     

燃烧反应合成Ni-Al-SiC摩擦磨损性能研究

采用燃烧反应合成方法,在球墨铸铁表面制备Ni-Al-SiC金属间化合物复合涂层,通过加入SiC粒子来改善Ni-Al系金属间化合物的摩擦磨损性能.试验结果表明:随着载荷的提高,磨损量增加,摩擦因数减小;随着SiC粒子含量的增加,硬度增加,磨损量降低;在燃烧反应的过程中,随着烧结压强的增加,硬度有明显提高.由此得出结论:SiC粒子的加入,明显改善了Ni-Al系金属间化合物的摩擦磨损性能,并且提高了材料的硬度.     

Relationships between NiCrBSi particle characteristics and corresponding coating properties using different thermal spraying processes

Because the microstructure and physical properties of a thermally sprayed coating are determined by the dynamics of the particles interacting with the spray jet, different processes were tested in order to explore the effects of process variables to particle characteristics and to coating quality. The NiCrBSi powder was sprayed successively with plasma, flame and HVOF process. Standard parameters specified by previous researches were followed for this operation. The DPV 2000 measurement system was used to monitor particle characteristics during their flight into the spray. Then, the coatings were realized at the position corresponding to the DPV measurements. The coatings were characterized in term of microstructure and composition, hardness, Young modulus, porosity and oxide level. The results revealed significant modifications in coating properties depending on the used spray process. Comparing the particle characteristics obtained successively with the different processes allows to better understand the properties of the formed coatings and to investigate the causes of a coating quality changes. Differences were interpreted based on in-flight diagnostic results.     

Isothermal and thermal cycling oxidation of hot-dip aluminide coating on flake/spheroidal graphite cast iron

Two types of cast iron, flake graphite and spheroidal graphite cast iron, with ferrite matrix and similar composition, were aluminized by hot-dipping. As-coated aluminide layer consists of the outer Al topcoat, inner Fe–Al intermetallic layer and dispersed graphite. Isothermal and thermal cycling oxidation tests of aluminized specimens have been conducted. Cast irons with aluminide coating exhibit higher oxidation resistance than without the coating. However, different graphite structure results in diverse quality of aluminide coatings. Aluminide coating on flake graphite cast iron exhibits less oxidation resistance and adhesion to the substrate.     

风力发电机组球墨铸铁件的超声波检测

风力发电机组中球墨铸铁得到大量的使用。球墨铸铁的无损检测一般采用超声波检测和磁粉检测,国外风电企业都有严格的球墨铸铁检测规程,随着国内对球墨铸铁检测的重视程度不断提高,球墨铸铁检测的风力发电行业规范也颁布实施。介绍了球墨铸铁的超声波检测特点,以及国外风电企业对球墨铸铁超声波检测的规程,最后介绍风电典型球墨铸铁结构的超声波检测方法。     

Process map for plasma sprayed aluminum oxide-carbon nanotube nanocomposite coatings

Process map has been developed for plasma sprayed aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) ceramic nanocomposite coatings with carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforcement in varying content and spatial distribution. The process map was constructed using the temperature and velocity data of the in-flight powder particles exiting from the plasma plume. Process map elucidates the interdependence of powder feedstock pre-treatment, CNT content and dispersion behavior on the in-flight particle thermal history and subsequently evolving microstructure and coating properties. High thermal conductivity of CNTs alters the heat transfer characteristic during the splat formation. Microstructure of the coatings consists of fully melted zone (FM), partially melted or solid-state sintered zone (PM) and porosity. Process map provides a processing control tool for plasma spraying of Al₂O₃-CNT nanocomposite coatings.     

Intrinsic residual stresses in single splats produced by thermal spray processes

Changes in processing parameters strongly affect the structure and properties of thermally sprayed coatings and, consequently, their performance. Residual stress in the deposits is a factor that needs consideration, since it has direct influence on the processability and integrity of the sprayed material. In order to enhance the understanding of this phenomenon, a study of measurements of residual stresses on a single particle level was undertaken. The deposit is built-up with the successive impingement of micron-sized droplet and therefore an understanding of the single splat microstructure and properties will provide a fundamental understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Residual stresses in thin coatings, as well as isolated particles—splats—deposited on stainless steel substrates were investigated using X-ray microdiffraction. Plasma sprayed molybdenum and cold sprayed copper were studied. The key process parameters considered were: in-flight particle energy and substrate temperature in the first case, and particle velocity in the latter. The results will be discussed with respect to the influence of each of these parameters, contribution of quenching and thermal stress component and splat formation. Further, the coating build-up from individual particles and the associated factors influencing residual stress will be discussed.     

Effect of oxygen/fuel ratio on the in-flight particle parameters and properties of HVOF WC-CoCr coatings

High Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) spray techniques can produce high performance alloy and cermet coatings for applications that require wear resistant surfaces. In HVOF process, the particle velocity and temperature determine the resultant coating properties and in many cases enables a better understanding of the process.The aim of this study is to investigate influences of different oxygen/fuel ratios on velocity and temperature of flying particles as well as properties of the HVOF thermal sprayed WC-CoCr coatings. Particle parameters were recorded just prior to impact on the substrate using in-flight particle diagnostic tool Accuraspray-g3®. Detailed correlation of particle parameters and the coating properties are evaluated in order to deduce particle parameter ranges providing coatings with optimum properties.     

In-flight characteristics of plasma sprayed alumina particles: Measurements,modeling, and comparison

The key phenomena controlling the properties of sprayed coatings are the heat and momentum transfer between the plasma jet and the injected particles. Modern on-line particle monitoring systems provide an efficient tool to measure in-flight particle characteristics in such a way that factors that could affect the coating quality can be identified during the spray process. In this work, the optical sensing device, DPV-2000 from Tecnar, was used for monitoring the velocity, temperature, and diameter of in-flight particles during the spraying of alumina with a Sulzer-Metco F4 plasma torch. Evolution of particle velocity, temperature, diameter, and trajectory showed well-marked trends. Relationships between the position of the in-flight particles into the jet and their characteristics were pointed out, thus delivering valuable information about their thermal treatment. Moreover, a numerical model was developed and predictions were compared with experimental results. A good agreement on particle characteristics was found between the two different approaches.     

Oxidation control in atmospheric plasma spraying coating

Thermal spray coatings are formed by successive impingements and interbonding materials among the splats, solidified individual molten particles. Depending on the processing conditions employed during the spray process, deposits are produced with an assortment of microstructures and properties. This study highlights how the coating oxidation differences are influenced by the mechanisms involved during the spray process. The commercial steel powder referenced Amdry XPT 512 is chosen for a systematic study of comparison across different spraying techniques. Steel particles were sprayed with a F4 plasma torch and with a shrouded plasma spray process used in order to protect particles against atmospheric oxidation. The plasma jet was successively shielding by an inert gas shroud and by an oxidizing gas shroud. In-flight oxidation and post impact oxidation present in coatings are discussed in detail and the effects of these mechanisms on coating properties are addressed. The comparison was made on in-flight particle characteristics and on coating properties in terms of oxide content and porosity level. Using shrouded gas, in-flight characteristics are quite similarly independent of the nature of the shrouded gas. This way, the comparison of oxide contents present in the coatings corresponds to in-flight oxidation and is completely dependent on the nature of the shrouded gas. Comparing these results to those obtained by APS, a decrease in both velocity and temperature of in-flight particles was observed leading also to a significant decrease in oxide contents and to a slight increase in porosity level compared to coatings sprayed with air shrouding.     

The application of thermal sprayed coatings for pig iron ingot molds

Molds made of gray cast iron for casting pig iron ingots are subjected to severe temperature fluctuations. The main life- limiting factor for mold damage is the formation of surface cracks arising from thermal fa-tigue. Various flame and plasma sprayed coatings were investigated to extend the life of these molds. Coating materials studied include plasma sprayed ceramic coatings with bond coats as well as flame sprayed oxidation- resistant alloy powders. The results of cyclic furnace tests from room temperature to 1100 °C in air, simulating the thermal cycle in casting, indicated that failure occurred along the interface between the bond coat and the gray iron substrate because of iron oxidation, and not at the interface between the ceramic top coat-ing and the bond coating for a superalloy substrate. The field test results indicated that plasma sprayed alumina coatings with 200 μm top coating thickness are the most promising materials for pig iron casting.     

Different thermal fatigue behaviors between gray cast iron and vermicular graphite cast iron

The initiation and propagation of thermal fatigue cracks in gray cast iron and vemicular graphite cast iron were investigated by Uddeholm method to reveal the complex thermal fatigue behaviors of cast iron. Differences of thermal fatigue behaviors of gray cast iron and vemicular graphite cast iron were observed and analyzed. It is found that the observed differences are related to the combination of graphite morphology and the oxidization of matrix. More oxidized matrix is observed in gray cast iron due to its large specific surface area. The brittle oxidized matrix facilitates the propagation of microcracks along the oxidization layer. By contrast, the radial microcracks are formed in vermicular graphite at the edge of graphite due to fewer oxidization layers. It indicates that the thermal fatigue resistance of gray cast iron is dominated by graphite content and morphology while that of vermicular graphite cast iron strongly relates to the strength of the matrix.

     

电弧喷涂锡基巴氏合金涂层的组织与性能

针对电弧喷涂巴氏合金涂层组织与铸造组织的显著差异,借助于扫描电子显微镜、能谱分析和X射线衍射分析涂层的微观组织结构;测试了巴氏合金涂层在钢铁基体上的结合强度,研究了涂层与碳钢及铸铁组成摩擦副时的磨损表现.结果表明,电弧喷涂巴氏合金涂层的组织细小、均匀,SnSb和Cu6Sn5化合物的形态趋于不规则的块状或近于球形;施加过渡底层可以使涂层更可靠地与钢铁基体结合;在润滑条件下,涂层表现出比铸造合金更好的耐摩性能.