Magnetic Barkhausen measurements for evaluating the formation of Lüders bands in carbon steel

Localized inhomogeneous plastic deformation phenomenon was experimentally investigated in a structural steel by using the magnetic Barkhausen noise measurements. ANSI 1050 steel plates, throughout oriented in the rolling transversal direction, were selected additionally inducing different strains. Scanning of the magnetic Barkhausen energy (MBN_energy) shows the formation of Lüders bands as well as the displacements in the material deformation zone. The MBN_energy angular dependency on the applied stress and on the anisotropy coefficient were determined as well as the presence of Lüders bands in samples oriented according to the rolling direction.     

Research on Thermal Mechanism and Preparation Technology of PVDF/EG High-Thermal Conductivity Laminated Composite北大核心CSCD

Orderly polymer composites based on polyvinyl-lidene fluoride(PVDF)assembled with parallel aligned expanded graphite(EG)flakes were fabricated by two-step forming process. This paper analyzed the thermal diffusion features in various directions,thermal conductivity property,and the thermal stability and mechanical property of the PVDF/EG thermal conductivity laminated composite. The thermal diffusion coefficient in the parallel direction was 4.1 times that of the perpendicular direction. When mass frictions of EG are 15wt%,20 wt% and 25%,the thermal conductivities of the composite material will be 1.595 W/(m•K),2.87 W/(m•K)and 3.984 3 W/(m•K),and have a lower "leakage" threshold. Thus,it is interesting to note that the microstructure of parallel arrangement could introduce excellent thermal conductivity with obvious anisotropic thermal behaviors. In addition,as PVDF/EG thermal conductivity orderly composite material has a sound flexibility,the deformation behaviors of PVDF/EG composites were studied and indicated they are more flexible than PVDF. © 2018, The Editorial Office of Chinese Journal of Sensors and Actuators. All right reserved.     

Effect of molten pool boundaries on the mechanical properties of selective laser melting parts

Selective laser melting (SLM) manufactures components through the overlapping of multi-track and multi-layer molten pools of metal powders, resulting in two types of molten pool boundaries (MPBs), “layer–layer” and “track–track” MPBs, remaining in SLM parts. The microstructure of MPBs exhibits a complex and regular spatial topological structure. There is a coarse grain zone below the MPBs and nonmetallic elements (C, O, Si) near the MPBs are in an unstable state. Long and thin columnar grains with the same orientations distribute on two sides of the “layer–layer” MPBs, whereas the columnar grains on both sides of “track–track” MPBs have different orientations. The “track–track” MPBs are short and intersect with “layer–layer” MPBs at some points and form acute angles, where cracks are initiated when applied with external loads. The effect of the MPBs on microscopic slipping, macroscopic ductility and fracture mechanism of the SLM parts made along different directions, which were exerted a tensile loading in the as-built condition without heat treatment, was analyzed and evaluated using slip theory and experiments. The results reveal that the MPBs have a significant impact on the microscopic slipping at the loading, macroscopic plastic behavior and fracture mode, and are one of the main reasons for the obvious anisotropy and low ductility of SLM parts.     

Anisotropic nanocrystallization of a Zr-based metallic glass induced by Xe ion irradiation

Structural modification in a Zr-based metallic glass caused by irradiation with 7 MeV Xe²⁶⁺ ions was investigated. Needle-like nanocrystalline structures, formed under ion irradiation, consist of Cu₁₀Zr₇ phase (primary) and/or minor (Ni_xCu_1−x)₁₀Zr₇ phase. The formation of needle-like nanocrystals suggested an anisotropic atomic diffusion caused by ion irradiation.     

Anisotropic magnetoresistivity and magnetic entropy change in HoAl2

We report a correlation between magnetoresistivity Δρ_mag and magnetic entropy change ΔS_mag for specified crystallographic directions of a HoAl₂ single crystal. This ferromagnetic compound shows differentiated behavior among the members of the RAl₂ series due to the presence of spontaneous spin reorientation. We discussed this effect in order to establish a relationship between the two quantities studied. The calculations were performed using a self-consistent model based on a Hamiltonian containing exchange, Zeeman and crystal field terms. We found that the normalized relation {Δρ_mag} = (T/T_C)^m{ΔS_mag}, with m = 0.1 for the [100] and [110] directions matches satisfactorily the two quantities.     

Effect of anisotropic yield functions on the accuracy of hole expansion simulations

The deformation behavior of 780 MPa grade dual-phase steel sheet subjected to hole expansion is investigated both experimentally and analytically to clarify the effect of the material model (anisotropic yield function) on the predictive accuracy of finite element analysis of hole expansion. Biaxial tensile tests of the material were conducted; contours of plastic work and the directions of plastic strain rates are precisely measured and are in good agreement with those predicted from the Yld2000-2d yield function with an exponent of 4 ( [Barlat et al., 2003] and [Yoon et al., 2004]). Finite element and experimental analyses on the hole expansion of the material were conducted. The Yld2000-2d yield function with an exponent of 4 provides closer agreement with the experimental results than other yield functions. Consequently, the anisotropic yield functions significantly affect the predictive accuracy of the deformation behavior of the steel sheet subjected to hole expansion, and the biaxial tensile test is effective for identification of the appropriate anisotropic yield function to be used for hole expansion simulation.     

相场模型模拟强界面能各向异性作用下晶体生长

用Eggleston等提出的方案对界面能各向异性函数进行重整化处理,并使用相场模型对强各向异性情形下的晶体生长进行了模拟.在晶体平衡形态模拟中再现了晶向缺失现象,并与理论预测结果相一致.在自由枝晶生长过程中,当各向异性低于临界值时.枝晶生长速度随着各向异性系数增大而增大;在临界值附近生长速度突然降低5%;当高于临界值时生长速度又开始增加直到在0.20处达到最大值,其后基本不变.     

Influence of Bridgman solidification on microstructures and magnetic behaviors of a non-equiatomic FeCoNiAlSi high-entropy alloy

The non-equiatomic FeCoNiAlSi alloy is prepared by the Bridgman solidification (BS) technique at different withdrawal velocities (V = 30, 100, and 200 μm/s). Various characterization techniques have been used to study the microstructure and crystal orientation. The morphological evolutions accompanying the crystal growth of the alloy prepared at different withdrawal velocities are nearly the same, from equiaxed grains to columnar crystals. The transition of coercivity is closely related to the local microstructure, while the saturation magnetization changes little at different sites. The coercivity can be significantly reduced from the equiaxed grain area to the columnar crystal area when the applied magnetic field direction is parallel to the crystal growth direction, no matter what is the withdrawal velocity. In addition, the alloy possesses magnetic anisotropy when the applied magnetic field is in different directions.     

Machinability of Elongated Coarse Grain Fe-Based Superalloys

□ In conventional metal cutting process, materials are assumed to be homogeneous and isotropic structure. However, some materials with a single crystal or coarse elongated polycrystalline demonstrate strong anisotropic behavior in physical and mechanical properties in machining of some superalloy materials. The anisotropic structure always leads to variation at machinability properties of the material. In this study, machinability properties of ferritic superalloy PM2000, which had elongated a few coarse grains, were investigated. These properties were determined by investigation of chip formation, cutting forces and surface roughness. Machinability was assessed by single-point turning on a CNC lathe and turning forces were measured by using a Kistler Lathe Dynamometer. The chip formation mechanisms in machining of PM2000 at various cutting speeds were determined by using a quick-stop device (QSD). Chip roots and machined surfaces were analyzed by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicated that the machinability properties of the PM2000 were changed by orientated coarse grain structure. Three types chip formation mechanism were determined at the same cutting conditions. Also, surface roughness on the machined each grain changed with changing the grain to be cut. Surface roughness and force fluctuations decreased with increasing the cutting speed; however, tool wearing increased.     

Characterization of yielding behavior of sheet metal under biaxial stress condition at elevated temperatures

The enhancement of material modeling in fields of sheet metal forming is essential for finite element-based designing of processes and dimensioning of parts. Since new lightweight materials, e.g. aluminum and magnesium wrought alloys show anisotropic and temperature-dependent forming behavior adequate testing methods and evaluation strategies have to be developed to obtain the reliable material data. For that purpose an experimental setup has been designed at the Chair of Manufacturing Technology which enables biaxial tensile testing of sheet metal at elevated temperatures. In this paper, the setup is introduced and the obtained results, i.e. experimentally determined yield loci and subsequent yield loci as a function of temperature are given for the well-known aluminum alloy AA6016 as well as the magnesium alloy AZ31.