Laser Gas Nitriding of Ti-6Al-4V Part 1: Optimization of the Process

A multi-variable test method, known as the Orthogonal Array, was used to optimize the parameters for the laser gas nitriding process (LGNP) to avoid surface cracking. Based on the fundamental requirement of a crack-free condition, the processing parameters were further optimized to improve the surface finish and to obtain a reasonable hardened depth. The effects of processing parameters have also been investigated with respect to the characteristics of the laser nitrided layer. Two types of lasers, i.e., CO₂ and Nd:YAG lasers were used. The CO₂ laser was operated in both the continuous as well as the pulse mode, while the Nd:YAG laser was used only in the pulse mode. A Nd:YAG laser in the pulse mode provided a better surface finish and lower cracking severity.     

Laser Surface Modification of Ti-6Al-4V with Addition of Pr

The behaviour of oxidation at elevated tem-peratures and fretting in the laser-alloyed layer ofTi-6Al-4V with the addition of Pr was studied.The results show that the addition of Pr changes thestructure of oxide scale of Ti-6Al-4V,controls theshort-range diffusion of oxygen to thescale/substrate interface and increases the adhe-sion and ductility of the scale,thus changing theoxidation kinetics and considerably reducingoxidation rate.The analysis of fretting test showsthat the existence of high hardness layer in the al-loyed zone,fine dendrites perpendicular to the sur-face of the high hardness layer and the oxide scaleproduced during fretting at elevated temperaturesare all beneficial to the improvement of wear resist-ance.     

Antibacterial Properties of Ti-6Al-4V-xCu Alloys

Surgical implant-associated bacterial infection is becoming a serious clinical problem.A series of copper-bearing titanium alloy,Ti—6AI—4V—xCu(x = 1,3,5 wt%),were fabricated in the present study in order to reduce the hazard of the bacterial infection problem by means of the strong antibacterial ability of Cu element.The metallography,X-ray diffraction,antibacterial ability,corrosion resistance and cytotoxicity of Ti—6AI—4V—xCu alloys were preliminarily studied with comparison to the commercial medical Ti—6AI—4V alloy.The Ti—6AI—4V—xCu alloys showed obvious antibacterial abilities with good corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility,and the antibacterial role was enhanced with increasing Cu content,which has significant potential for clinical applications as surgical implant materials.     

The effect of angle on dovetail fretting experiments in Ti-6Al-4V

The objective of this work was to compare the fretting fatigue performance of Ti‐6Al‐4V dovetail specimens on Ti‐6Al‐4V pads having various contact angles typical of engine hardware; 35°, 45° and 55° dovetail angles were considered. The dovetail fixtures were instrumented with strain gages so that the local normal and shear contact forces could be calculated. The contact force hysteresis loops were recorded showing the stick‐slip history. At R= 0.1, gross slip was observed for several thousand cycles followed by partial slip after the average coefficient of friction increased. At R= 0.5, gross slip was present only during the first half cycle. During partial slip, the slope of the shear versus normal force was a function of the dovetail angle. The local contact loads, therefore, differed for the same remotely applied force. Despite this, the fretting fatigue life depended primarily on the remotely applied load not dovetail angle.     

Ti3Al基合金与Ti-6Al-4V合金TLP连接接头的组织转变

采用TiZrNiCu合金作为中间层材料研究了Ti3Al基合金与Ti-6Al-4V合金的瞬间液相(TLP)扩散连接接头成分、组织转变及显微硬度.研究结果表明,连接温度和连接时间对接头成分和组织有较大的影响.随着连接温度的提高和连接时间的延长,接头中元素分布趋于均匀,连接区宽度增大.连接温度为850℃和900℃时,液相的残留使得接头中存在Ti-Cu金属间化合物.当连接温度为950℃,连接时间为30min时,等温凝固的完成使Ti-Cu金属间化合物从接头中消失.随着连接温度的提高和连接时间的延长,接头连接区硬度降低.当连接温度为950℃,连接时间为30min时,接头硬度分布较均匀.     

Nanoscale characterization of anodic oxide films on Ti-6Al-4V alloy

The paper analyses, at nanoscale levels, the chemical composition and mechanical properties of the anodic oxide films formed on Ti-6Al-4V alloy by galvanostatic polarization at maximum final voltages of 12-100 V. For the investigations Auger Electron Spectroscopy, Photoelectron Spectroscopy and nanoindentation measurements have been used. The results have shown that anodizing the Ti-6Al-4V alloy produces an oxide film whose thickness depends on the final voltage. The chemical composition is not significantly dependent on the thickness, the film consists of TiO₂ and Al₂O₃. However, the best insulating properties of the films, determined from the growth parameter nm/V, are achieved with a final voltage between 30 and 65 V. Nanohardness and Young's modulus measurements have shown that the anodic films formed by different voltages exhibit similar mechanical properties which is consistent with the results of the surface analysis.     

Friction-stir welding and processing of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy: A review

In this work, the current understanding and development of friction-stir welding and processing of Ti-6Al-4V alloy are briefly reviewed. The critical issues of these processes are addressed, including welding tool materials and design, tool wear, processing temperature, material flow, processing window and residual stresses. A particular emphasis is given to microstructural aspects and microstructure-properties relationship. Potential engineering applications are highlighted.     

线间距对SLM成形钛合金Ti–6Al–4V力学性能的影响研究

目的 探究选区激光熔化技术工艺参数线间距对钛合金Ti–6Al–4V增材试件力学性能的影响。方法 通过SLM成形技术,以钛合金粉末为原材料、以线间距为变量制备增材成形试件,通过拉伸试验、断口形貌分析以及表面硬度测量获取不同线间距工艺参数条件下钛合金成形试件力学性能表现较好的较优解。结果不同线间距条件下成形试件拉伸曲线差异较大,线间距为0.05mm和0.10mm时,成形试件拉伸曲线表现较好,成形试件断口组织撕裂均具有连续性,韧窝结构明显,具有一定塑性。试件成形过程受氧化影响,其拉伸性能与硬度性能表现不一致。结论 试验最终工艺参数如下：曝光时间为80μs、点间距为40μm、线间距为0.05mm,SLM成形试件获得了较高的表面硬度,试件断口组织撕裂连续性较为明显,韧窝结构较大,断口界面缺陷较少,力学性能较优。     

TI-6Al-4V合金置氢-除氢组织与力学性能

为研究除氢处理对置氢钛合金组织与性能的影响,对Ti-6Al-4V合金在不同参数条件下进行了置氢与除氢处理,采用光学显微镜分析了置氢-除氢处理过程中Ti-6Al-4V合金微观组织的演化规律,通过室温拉伸试验研究了置氢-除氢处理后Ti-6Al-4V合金的力学性能,探讨了Ti-6Al-4V合金置氢-除氢组织与力学性能之间的相...     

Effect of Triple Annealing Treatment on Stress Relaxation of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

The effect of triple annealing on stress relaxation of Ti-6Al-4V alloy as well as the microstructure after stress relaxation werestudied. The results showed that triple annealing treatment enhanced the resistance of stress relaxation performance, andwhen the temperature was rising, this effect became notable. The stress relaxation deformation mechanism is of dislocationcreep at 400℃ and recovery creep at 600℃.     

Diffusion kinetics of explosively treated and plasma nitrided Ti-6Al-4V alloy

Ti-6Al-4V alloys, which were exposed to an explosive shock process, were nitrided in nitrogen plasma in the temperature range of 700-900°C for 3-12 h. During the plasma nitriding, the surface layer consisted of TiN (δ), Ti₂N (ε) and nitrogen solid solution layers (α-Ti). The growth rate of nitride and solid solution layers were found to be controlled by the diffusion of nitrogen. An effective nitriding was achieved due to high dislocation density and vacancy concentration. Based on the present layer growth data, an analytical model for multiphase diffusion was used to estimate the effective nitrogen atom diffusion coefficient in the nitride layers. The interface velocity equations were derived from Fick's law and a numerical method has been used to compute the diffusion coefficients of nitrogen in a binary multiphase Ti-TiN system. Depending on temperature and layer thickness, the activation energies of nitrogen in TiN and Ti₂N phases were found to be 18,950 (±2116) and 27,925 (±1105) cal/mole, respectively.     

真空感应凝壳熔炼TC4合金的显微组织和力学性能

针对在航空航天等领域有重要应用背景的TC4合金 ,运用水冷铜坩埚真空感应熔炼炉制备了合金铸锭 ,研究了合金在铸态、热处理和热等静压条件下的显微组织和力学性能 .结果表明 ,铸态TC4合金的晶粒粗大 ,基体为大片状α+ β相组织 ,合金的强度较高 ,塑性低 ;合金经热处理 ,尤其经热等静压处理后 ,组织明显细化 ,塑性提高 .     

Ti-6Al-4V合金的室温蠕变行为

研究了Ti-6Al-4V钛合金板材的室温蠕变行为及其对合金后续使用性能的影响.结果 表明:合金的宏观织构、应力水平以及预塑性应变都显著影响其室温蠕变行为.在加载方向上合金的<0001>峰值极密度越高,则其加工硬化指数越大、蠕变指数越小、室温蠕变性能越好.足够大的应力,是合金发生室温蠕变的必要条件.只有在蠕变应力不小于0...     

Effect of mean stress on fretting fatigue of Ti-6Al-4V on Ti-6Al-4V

Fretting fatigue tests of Ti‐6Al‐4V on Ti‐6Al‐4V have been conducted to determine the influence of stress amplitude and mean stress on life. The stress ratio was varied from R=−1 to 0.8. Both flat and cylindrical contacts were studied using a bridge‐type fretting fatigue test apparatus operating either in the partial slip or mixed fretting regimes. The fretting fatigue lives were correlated to a Walker equivalent stress relation. The influence of mean stress on fretting fatigue crack initiation, characterized by the value of the Walker exponent, is smaller compared with plain fatigue. The fretting fatigue knockdown factor based on the Walker equivalent stress is 4. Formation of fretting cracks is primarily associated with the tangential force amplitude at the contact interface. A simple fretting fatigue crack initiation metric that is based on the strength of the singular stress field at the edge of contact is evaluated. The metric has the advantage in that it is neither dependent on the coefficient of friction nor the location of the stick/slip boundary, both of which are often difficult to define with certainty a priori.     

氢对Ti-6Al-4V合金室温压缩性能的影响

为了研究氢对Ti-6Al-4V合金室温压缩性能的影响,采用Zwick/Z100型材料试验机对置氢Ti-6Al-4V合金进行了压缩试验,并利用OM、XRD和TEM等材料分析方法对合金的微观组织进行了观察.研究表明:置氢前,Ti-6Al-4V合金由等轴的α相和β相组成,置氢后,出现马氏体组织和氢化物;随氢含量增加,马氏体和剩余β相数量增多;氢提高了Ti-6Al-4V合金的抗压强度和塑性等室温压缩性能,最大增幅分别为33.9%和56.3%;置氢Ti-6Al-4V合金抗压强度的提高主要归因于氢的固溶强化、马氏体相变强化和氢化物强化;塑性指标的提高主要是置氢合金中塑性β相数量的增多所致.     

Microstructure developed in the surface layer of Ti-6Al-4V alloy after sliding wear in vacuum

Microstructural changes in the surface layer of Ti-6Al-4V alloy after sliding wear in vacuum have been studied by means of scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). The wear rates of Ti-6Al-4V alloy in vacuum were measured under different sliding velocities and loads. The experimental results showed that a severely deformed layer with a grain size of 50–100 nm and thickness about 70 μm was formed underneath the worn surface. Under the slower sliding velocities, the substructure of the layer had a high dislocation density, while under higher sliding velocities, twins were found to exist in the substructure. A process by which the deformed layer formed has been proposed and the deformation of materials at the contacting spots of the Ti-6Al-4V sample is discussed.     

Superplastic Forming and Diffusion Bonding for Sandwich Structure of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy

Superplastic forming and diffusion bonding (SPF/DB) is a well-established process for the manufacture of components almost exclusively from Ti-6AI-4V sheet material. The sandwich structure of Ti-6AI-4V alloy is investigated. The effects of the microstructure on the SPF/DB process were discussed. The microstructure at the interfaces and the distribution of thickness were researched.     

基于气体捕捉法的泡沫Ti-6Al-4V等温发泡规律研究

为了确定气体捕捉法制备泡沫Ti-6Al-4V等温发泡过程中孔隙率和微观孔洞的变化规律,在不同发泡温度及发泡时间下制备了泡沫Ti-6Al-4V.运用阿基米德原理对泡沫Ti-6Al-4V的孔隙率进行测量,通过OM和SEM对其微观特征进行观察.研究表明:泡沫Ti-6Al-4V的孔隙率及孔径均随等温发泡温度升高而增加;但当发泡温度大于950℃时,孔隙率和孔径均减小,且孔洞形态由球形变成多边形,这是由于基体内生成大尺寸β相造成的.增加发泡时间能以促进孔洞长大的方式提高泡沫Ti-6Al-4V的孔隙率,球形孔洞数量随着发泡时间的增加逐渐增多.经950℃/10 h发泡得到了孔隙率34.2%、孔径平均值156μm、孔洞为球形且分布弥散的泡沫Ti-6Al-4V.     

Ti-6Al-4V钛合金等通道转角挤压的有限元模拟

运用有限元方法对Ti-6Al-4V钛合金等温等通道转角挤压过程进行了模拟,获得了摩擦因子、挤压角、过渡角等挤压参数对材料变形区的应变分布和挤压载荷的影响规律.结果表明:摩擦因子的增大引起局部应变集中,摩擦因子为0.5时,最大挤压载荷比零摩擦条件时提高了2.37倍;增大挤压角有利于获得均匀等效应变,减小挤压载荷,但同时减小了单次变形的应变量;减小过渡角可以扩大均匀应变区域,但过渡角过小会引起通道转角处的严重应变集中.     

真空高温退火对锻态Ti-6Al-4V合金显微组织与超塑性性能的影响

退火处理是改善钛合金显微组织,提高力学性能及超塑成形性能的一种重要工艺。使用真空退火炉在850℃-950℃温度区间内对锻态Ti-6Al-4V合金的进行了高温退火处理,研究了退火态Ti-6Al-4V合金微观组织演变及其在温度为900℃,应变速率为0.01 s^-1时的超塑拉伸性能。结果表明,锻态Ti-6Al-4V合金的初生α晶粒尺寸随真空退火温度的升高而减小,β相比例随真空退火温度升高而增大。当真空退火温度为910℃时,Ti-6Al-4V合金的晶粒尺寸和α相与β相分布较为均匀,其超塑拉伸试验结果表明,该合金表现出最佳的超塑拉伸性能,其拉伸延伸率达到785%,峰值应力仅为26.8 MPa。