Joining dissimilar materials encounters significant engineering challenges due to the contrast in material properties that makes conventional welding not feasible.Magnetic Pulse Welding(MPW)offers a solidstate joining...Joining dissimilar materials encounters significant engineering challenges due to the contrast in material properties that makes conventional welding not feasible.Magnetic Pulse Welding(MPW)offers a solidstate joining technique that overcomes these issues by using impact to create strong bonds without melting the substrate materials.This study investigates the weldability of aluminum alloy Al-5754 with Al-7075 and MARS 380 steel,used in armouring solutions of defense systems,by the use of MPW.In this work,weldability windows are investigated by varying standoff distances between the coating material and its substrate(0.25-4.5 mm)and discharge energies(5-13 kJ)with both O-shape and U-shape inductors.Mechanical strength of the welded joints were assessed through single lap shear tests,identifying optimal welding parameters.Then,the velocity profiles of the flyer plates were measured using heterodyne velocimetry to understand the dynamics of the impact.Then,substructures assembled with the optimal welding conditions were subjected to ballistic testing using 7.62 mm×51 mm NATO and 9 mm×19 mm Parabellum munitions to evaluate the resilience of the welds under ballistic impact.The outcomes demonstrate that MPW effectively joins Al-5754 with both Al-7075 and MARS 380,producing robust welds capable of withstanding ballistic impacts under certain conditions.This research advances the application of MPW in lightweight ballistic protection of defense systems,contributing to the development of more resilient and lighter protective structures.展开更多
Dissimilar AZ31B magnesium alloy and DC56D steel were welded via AA1060 aluminum alloy by magnetic pulse welding.The effects of primary and secondary welding processes on the welded interface were comparatively invest...Dissimilar AZ31B magnesium alloy and DC56D steel were welded via AA1060 aluminum alloy by magnetic pulse welding.The effects of primary and secondary welding processes on the welded interface were comparatively investigated.Macroscopic morphology,microstructure,and interfacial structure of the joints were analyzed using scanning electron microscope,energy dispersive spectrometer,and X-ray diffractometer(XRD).The results show that magnetic pulse welding of dissimilar Mg/Fe metals is achieved using an Al interlayer,which acts as a bridge for deformation and diffusion.Specifically,the AZ31B/AA1060 interface exhibits a typical wavy morphology,and a transition zone exists at the joint interface,which may result in an extremely complex microstructure.The microstructure of this transition zone differs from that of AZ31B magnesium and 1060 Al alloys,and it is identified as brittle intermetallic compounds(IMCs)Al_(3)Mg_(2) and Al_(12)Mg_(17).The transition zone is mainly distributed on the Al side,with the maximum thickness of Al-side transition layer reaching approximately 13.53μm.Incomplete melting layers with varying thicknesses are observed at the primary weld interface,while micron-sized hole defects appear in the transition zone of the secondary weld interface.The AA1060/DC56D interface is mainly straight,with only a small number of discontinuous transition zones distributed intermittently along the interface.These transition zones are characterized by the presence of the brittle IMC FeAl_(3),with a maximum thickness of about 4μm.展开更多
Laser welding is a highly promising joining method for Al alloys.However,certain limitations such as elevated thermal input and keyhole instability are associated with its application in medium-thickness aluminium all...Laser welding is a highly promising joining method for Al alloys.However,certain limitations such as elevated thermal input and keyhole instability are associated with its application in medium-thickness aluminium alloy plates.To address these issues,circular oscillating laser welding combined with post-weld heat treatment was employed to improve the formation quality and mechanical properties of the welds.The effects of the frequency of circular oscillating laser on the forming quality,microstructure,and properties of the welds were analyzed.At an oscillation frequency of 200 Hz,the grain size in the weld zone was reduced compared to single laser welding,and the maximum tensile strength of the weld was observed to reach(264.96±1.33)MPa,representing approximately 61.19%of the base metal.Following the post-weld heat treatment of"solid solution and artificial aging",the grain boundary segregation was diminished.Nanoscale precipitated phases are present in the weld zone.Furthermore,the tensile strength was augmented to(386.35±5.65)MPa,representing approximately 89.23%of the strength of the base metal.The results of this study can provide a theoretical basis and technological reference for the circular oscillating laser welding of medium-thickness 2219-T 6 aluminium alloy plates.展开更多
Titanium alloy has the advantages of high strength,strong corrosion resistance,excellent high and low temperature mechanical properties,etc.,and is widely used in aerospace,shipbuilding,weapons and equipment,and other...Titanium alloy has the advantages of high strength,strong corrosion resistance,excellent high and low temperature mechanical properties,etc.,and is widely used in aerospace,shipbuilding,weapons and equipment,and other fields.In recent years,with the continuous increase in demand for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,corresponding welding technologies have also continued to develop.Therefore,this article reviews the research progress of deep penetration welding technology for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,mainly covering traditional arc welding,high-energy beam welding,and other welding technologies.Among many methods,narrow gap welding,hybrid welding,and external energy field assistance welding all contribute to improving the welding efficiency and quality of medium-thick plate titanium alloys.Finally,the development trend of deep penetration welding technology for mediumthick plate titanium alloys is prospected.展开更多
This work examines the microstructure and corrosion properties of fine-grained Al 7075 across different regions under varying cooling conditions during friction stir welding.The findings demonstrate that forced coolin...This work examines the microstructure and corrosion properties of fine-grained Al 7075 across different regions under varying cooling conditions during friction stir welding.The findings demonstrate that forced cooling significantly improves the corrosion resistance of the welded joints.Specifically,the corrosion resistance was the highest in the stir zone,followed by the thermo-mechanical affected zone,and then the heat affected zone.Forced cooling mitigates grain growth by controlling the welding thermal effects,thereby increasing the proportion ofΣ3 grain boundaries.The modification of these microstructural characteristics promotes the formation of a dense oxide layer,thereby enhancing the corrosion resistance.Furthermore,forced cooling mitigates the precipitation and coarsening of the anodic phase in the stir zone,which in turn reduces the susceptibility of the joint to pitting corrosion.Additionally,the lower recrystallization texture content in the joint,resulting from forced cooling,contributes to a reduction in the number of corrosion-active sites,thereby further improving the corrosion performance of the welded joint.展开更多
Marine thin plates are susceptible to welding deformation owing to their low structural stiffness.Therefore,the efficient and accurate prediction of welding deformation is essential for improving welding quality.The t...Marine thin plates are susceptible to welding deformation owing to their low structural stiffness.Therefore,the efficient and accurate prediction of welding deformation is essential for improving welding quality.The traditional thermal elastic-plastic finite element method(TEP-FEM)can accurately predict welding deformation.However,its efficiency is low because of the complex nonlinear transient computation,making it difficult to meet the needs of rapid engineering evaluation.To address this challenge,this study proposes an efficient prediction method for welding deformation in marine thin plate butt welds.This method is based on the coupled temperature gradient-thermal strain method(TG-TSM)that integrates inherent strain theory with a shell element finite element model.The proposed method first extracts the distribution pattern and characteristic value of welding-induced inherent strain through TEP-FEM analysis.This strain is then converted into the equivalent thermal load applied to the shell element model for rapid computation.The proposed method-particularly,the gradual temperature gradient-thermal strain method(GTG-TSM)-achieved improved computational efficiency and consistent precision.Furthermore,the proposed method required much less computation time than the traditional TEP-FEM.Thus,this study lays the foundation for future prediction of welding deformation in more complex marine thin plates.展开更多
High entropy alloys(HEAs)have recently attracted significant attention due to their exceptional mechanical properties and potential applications across various fields.Friction stir welding and processing(FSW/P),as not...High entropy alloys(HEAs)have recently attracted significant attention due to their exceptional mechanical properties and potential applications across various fields.Friction stir welding and processing(FSW/P),as notable solid-state welding and processing techniques,have been proved effectiveness in enhancing microstructures and mechanical properties of HEAs.This review article summarizes the current status of FSW/P of HEAs.The welding materials and conditions used for FSW/P in HEAs are reviewed and discussed.The effects of FSW/P on the evolutions of grain structure,texture,dislocation,and secondary phase for different HEAs are highlighted.Furthermore,the influences of FSW/P on the mechanical properties of various HEAs are analyzed.Finally,potential applications,challenges,and future directions of FSW/P in HEAs are forecasted.Overall,FSW/P enable to refine grains of HEAs through dynamic recrystallization and to activate diverse deformation mechanisms of HEAs through tailoring phase structures,thereby significantly improving the strength,hardness,and ductility of both single-and dual-phase HEAs.Future progress in this field will rely on comprehensive optimization of processing parameters and alloy composition,integration of multi-scale modeling with advanced characterization for in-depth exploration of microstructural mechanisms,systematic evaluation of functional properties,and effective bridging of the gap between laboratory research and industrial application.The review aims to provide an overview of recent advancements in the FSW/P of HEAs and encourage further research in this area.展开更多
The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of a vacuum electron beam welded aerospace 5B70 aluminum alloy joint were studied.Quantitative analyses of the phase composition,microstructural evolution,grain ...The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of a vacuum electron beam welded aerospace 5B70 aluminum alloy joint were studied.Quantitative analyses of the phase composition,microstructural evolution,grain size,grain boundary density,and texture changes were performed by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,and electron backscatter diffraction.The fusion zone(FZ)comprises equiaxed cellular crystals,and a fine~20μm-thick crystal layer forms in the transition zone(TZ)between the FZ and heat affected zone(HAZ).The HAZ closely resembles the base material(BM),retaining the original rolling microstructure.Mechanical property testing shows that the fine-grained layer in the TZ exhibits the highest nanohardness,with the FZ corresponding to the lowest microhardness.The welded-joint sample has lower yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,and elongation after fracture than the BM.These reductions of mechanical properties are primarily influenced by the grain size and distribution of the precipitated phases.展开更多
The dissimilar 2B06 and 7B04 Al alloy joints were prepared by refill friction stir spot welding(RFSSW),and the microstructural evolution and corrosion behavior of the joints were investigated.Based on microstructural ...The dissimilar 2B06 and 7B04 Al alloy joints were prepared by refill friction stir spot welding(RFSSW),and the microstructural evolution and corrosion behavior of the joints were investigated.Based on microstructural analysis,the welded joints exhibit distinct microstructural zones,including the stir zone(SZ),thermomechanically affected zone(TMAZ),and heat-affected zone(HAZ).The grain size of each zone is in the order of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ.Notably,the TMAZ and HAZ contain significantly larger secondary-phase particles compared to the SZ,with particle size in the HAZ increasing at higher rotational speeds.Electrochemical tests indicate that corrosion susceptibility follows the sequence of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ>BM,with greater sensitivity observed at increased rotational speeds.Post-corrosion mechanical performance degradation primarily arises from crevice corrosion at joint overlaps,but not from the changes in the microstructure.展开更多
Friction stir welding(FSW)is a relatively new welding technique that has significant advantages compared to the fusion welding techniques in joining non weld able alloys by fusion,such as aluminum alloys.Three FSW sea...Friction stir welding(FSW)is a relatively new welding technique that has significant advantages compared to the fusion welding techniques in joining non weld able alloys by fusion,such as aluminum alloys.Three FSW seams of AA6061-T6 plates were made us-ing different FSW parameters.The structure of the FSW seams was investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron mi-croscope(SEM)and non destructive testing(NDT)techniques and their hardness was also measured.The dominated phase in the AA6061-T6 alloy and the FSW seams was theα-Al.The FSW seam had lower content of the secondary phases than the AA6061-T6 al-loy.The hardness of the FSW seams was decreased by about 30%compared to the AA6061-T6 alloy.The temperature distributions in the weld seams were also studied experimentally and numerically modeled and the results were in a good agreement.展开更多
Laser twin-arc GTAW(LTA-GTAW)process has been developed by using the synergic interaction effects of laser and a coupled arc in a weld pool to achieve higher energy efficiency.In this study,bead-on-plate welding was c...Laser twin-arc GTAW(LTA-GTAW)process has been developed by using the synergic interaction effects of laser and a coupled arc in a weld pool to achieve higher energy efficiency.In this study,bead-on-plate welding was conducted on 8-mm-thick Q235B work-pieces to investigate the variation of hybrid arc profile,the influence of hybrid arc profile on weld forming,microstructure and mech-anical properties of the joint during the LTA-GTAW process.The influence of Laser-GTAW and LTA-GTAW methods on weld surface appearance,heat input per unit length,and weld metal microstructure were also demonstrated systematically.The LTA-GTAW can make the distribution of arc energy more reasonable in welding depth and width.When defocus is 0,I_(f)is 330 A,I_(b)is 240 A,laser power is 2.4 kW,and spacing between heat sources of tungsten electrode is 10 mm,the weld shape is better.Compared with Laser-GTAW,LTA-GTAW can achieve lower heat input at the same penetration depth,and the microstructure of the weld is refined.The tensile strength of the welded joint is 121.8%of the base material,and the fracture mode of the welded joint is ductile fracture,the comprehensive mechanical properties are better.展开更多
The need for lightweight structures is becoming increasingly critical in our demanding world.Therefore,highquality joints in similar material combinations or hybrid metal structures are equally crucial for various wel...The need for lightweight structures is becoming increasingly critical in our demanding world.Therefore,highquality joints in similar material combinations or hybrid metal structures are equally crucial for various welding techniques.This implies that adding auxiliary assisting sources during the process can significantly mitigate the problems associated with inadequate softening,a known drawback of the friction stir welding(FSW)process.It has been discovered that laser beam preheating can soften the weld region of the workpieces when implemented in a pre-planned manner.Subsequently,it induces a temperature rise in the workpieces by enhancing their plasticization characteristics.A satisfactory laser beam induces changes in the materials'condition,facilitating a more straightforward joining process than the traditional FSW process.Moreover,it is even easier to join aluminum alloys to other harder metals,e.g.,steel or copper,let alone joining aluminum alloy,magnesium alloy,and nickel-based superalloy.This article presents the influence of incorporating a laser beam source as an auxiliary energy source during the FSW process.It discusses the most recent progress on changes in the behaviour of joints produced with and without laser beam sources,particularly in terms of temperature distribution,appearance,joint formation,microstructure,and mechanical properties.Furthermore,the benefits of laser-assisted FSW(LAFSW)joints compared to traditional FSW have been thoroughly highlighted.展开更多
The effect of thermal degradation on the welded hybrid joints of metal and polymer composites is insufficient,which seriously inhibits the engineering applications of the joints.In this study,robust hybrid joints of m...The effect of thermal degradation on the welded hybrid joints of metal and polymer composites is insufficient,which seriously inhibits the engineering applications of the joints.In this study,robust hybrid joints of metal and polymer composites were fabricated by the combination of friction lap welding(FLW)and laser surface treatment for investigating the effect of accelerated aging on the joint properties.Results showed that the FLW hybrid joints without laser surface treatment exhibited 91%reduction in the tensile shear force(TSF)after 7 days of accelerated aging tests.In contrast,the FLW hybrid joints with suitable laser surface treatment exhibited only 26%reduction in TSF even after 35 days of accelerated aging tests.Fractures of the tensile specimens occurred across the composite plates rather than along the joint interface.The enhanced reliability of the hybrid joints was mainly attributed to(1)the formation of micro-mechanical interlocking between the polymer composites and aluminum alloy plate,and(2)the modification of the stress distribution along the joint interface.展开更多
Friction stir lap welding of AA2195 Al-Li alloy and Ti alloy was conducted to investigate the formation,microstructure,and mechanical properties of the joints.Results show that under different welding parameters,with ...Friction stir lap welding of AA2195 Al-Li alloy and Ti alloy was conducted to investigate the formation,microstructure,and mechanical properties of the joints.Results show that under different welding parameters,with the decrease in welding heat input,the weld surface is smoother.The Ti/Al joint interface is flat without obvious Ti and Al mixed structure,and the hook structure is not formed under optimal parameters.Due to the enhanced breaking effect of the stirring head,the hook structural defects and intermetallic compounds are more likely to form at the Ti/Al interface at high rotational speed of 1000 r/min,thereby deteriorating the mechanical properties of joints.Decreasing the heat input is beneficial to hardness enhancement of the aluminum alloy in the weld nugget zone.Under the optimal parameters of rotation speed of 800 r/min and welding speed of 120 mm/min,the maximum tensile shear strength of joint is 289 N/mm.展开更多
Thickness of the intermetallic compounds(IMC)layer at the interface has a significant effect on the mechanical properties of Mg/Al dissimilar joints.However,the thickness of IMC layer can be only obtained by metallurg...Thickness of the intermetallic compounds(IMC)layer at the interface has a significant effect on the mechanical properties of Mg/Al dissimilar joints.However,the thickness of IMC layer can be only obtained by metallurgical microscopy,which is destructive and has to break down the weld.Therefore,it is crucial to find a reliable approach that can non-destructively predict the thickness of IMC layer in practical application.In the current study,Mg alloy and Al alloy were friction stir butt welded(FSW)under different tool rotation speeds(TRS)to obtain different thicknesses of IMC layers.As the TRS increased from 400 rpm to 1000 rpm,thickness of the IMC layer increased from 0.4μm to 1.3μm,the peak welding temperatures increased from 259℃to 402℃,and the Z-axis downforces decreased from10.5 kN to 3.2 k N during welding process.Higher TRS would generally induce higher welding heat input,which promotes the growth of the IMC layer and the softening of base materials.The IMC layer formed through solid-state diffusion and transformation instead of eutectic reaction according to the welding temperature history and interfacial microstructure,and its evolution process was clearly observed by plan view.In order to incorporate the effect of dramatic change of welding temperature which is the characteristic feature of FSW,Psd Voigt function was used to fit the welding temperature histories.A new prediction formula was then established to predict thicknesses of IMC layers with considering sharp welding temperature change.Predicted thicknesses gave good agreement with measured thicknesses obtained experimentally under different welding parameters,which confirmed the accuracy and reliability of the new prediction formula.Based on this prediction formula,the time period of temperature higher than 200℃during welding was found critical for the thickening of interfacial IMC layers.展开更多
As light metals,aluminum and magnesium have been widely used in automotive manufacturing,but the welding of Al/Mg joints is facing challenges.However,it is difficult to obtain high-quality aluminum/magnesium joints wi...As light metals,aluminum and magnesium have been widely used in automotive manufacturing,but the welding of Al/Mg joints is facing challenges.However,it is difficult to obtain high-quality aluminum/magnesium joints with traditional arc welding methods.As a solid-phase welding technology,ultrasonic metal welding has the characteristics of high welding efficiency and less welded defects.It is also suitable for welding sound metal bonds.Aluminum and magnesium ultrasonic welding has become a research hotspot.Therefore,the evolution of microstructures and mechanical performance of Al/Mg and multi-layer Al/Mg ultrasonic welding,and the new study works,including the molecular dynamic simulation of Al/Mg ultrasonic welding and hybrid based on ultrasonic welding are summarized.Furthermore,several promising research directions are proposed to guide in-depth investigations into the ultrasonic welding of Al/Mg dissimilar joints.展开更多
In order to solve the problem of poor formability caused by different materials and properties in the process of tailor-welded sheets forming,a forming method was proposed to change the stress state of tailor-welded s...In order to solve the problem of poor formability caused by different materials and properties in the process of tailor-welded sheets forming,a forming method was proposed to change the stress state of tailor-welded sheets by covering the tailor-welded sheets with better plastic properties overlapping sheets.At the same time,the interface friction effect between the overlapping and tailor-welded sheets was utilized to control the stress magnitude and further improve the formability and quality of the tailor-welded sheets.In this work,the bulging process of the tailor-welded overlapping sheets was taken as the research object.Aluminum alloy tailor-welded overlapping sheets bulging specimens were studied by a combination of finite element analysis and experimental verification.The results show that the appropriate use of interface friction between tailor-welded and overlapping sheets can improve the formability of tailor-welded sheets and control the flow of weld seam to improve the forming quality.When increasing the interface friction coefficient on the side of tailor-welded sheets with higher strength and decreasing that on the side of tailor-welded sheets with lower strength,the deformation of the tailor-welded sheets are more uniform,the offset of the weld seam is minimal,the limit bulging height is maximal,and the forming quality is optimal.展开更多
基金funded on the one hand by Agence de l'Innovation de Défense(AID)grant reference number 2021650044on the other hand by Ecole Centrale de Nantes。
文摘Joining dissimilar materials encounters significant engineering challenges due to the contrast in material properties that makes conventional welding not feasible.Magnetic Pulse Welding(MPW)offers a solidstate joining technique that overcomes these issues by using impact to create strong bonds without melting the substrate materials.This study investigates the weldability of aluminum alloy Al-5754 with Al-7075 and MARS 380 steel,used in armouring solutions of defense systems,by the use of MPW.In this work,weldability windows are investigated by varying standoff distances between the coating material and its substrate(0.25-4.5 mm)and discharge energies(5-13 kJ)with both O-shape and U-shape inductors.Mechanical strength of the welded joints were assessed through single lap shear tests,identifying optimal welding parameters.Then,the velocity profiles of the flyer plates were measured using heterodyne velocimetry to understand the dynamics of the impact.Then,substructures assembled with the optimal welding conditions were subjected to ballistic testing using 7.62 mm×51 mm NATO and 9 mm×19 mm Parabellum munitions to evaluate the resilience of the welds under ballistic impact.The outcomes demonstrate that MPW effectively joins Al-5754 with both Al-7075 and MARS 380,producing robust welds capable of withstanding ballistic impacts under certain conditions.This research advances the application of MPW in lightweight ballistic protection of defense systems,contributing to the development of more resilient and lighter protective structures.
文摘Dissimilar AZ31B magnesium alloy and DC56D steel were welded via AA1060 aluminum alloy by magnetic pulse welding.The effects of primary and secondary welding processes on the welded interface were comparatively investigated.Macroscopic morphology,microstructure,and interfacial structure of the joints were analyzed using scanning electron microscope,energy dispersive spectrometer,and X-ray diffractometer(XRD).The results show that magnetic pulse welding of dissimilar Mg/Fe metals is achieved using an Al interlayer,which acts as a bridge for deformation and diffusion.Specifically,the AZ31B/AA1060 interface exhibits a typical wavy morphology,and a transition zone exists at the joint interface,which may result in an extremely complex microstructure.The microstructure of this transition zone differs from that of AZ31B magnesium and 1060 Al alloys,and it is identified as brittle intermetallic compounds(IMCs)Al_(3)Mg_(2) and Al_(12)Mg_(17).The transition zone is mainly distributed on the Al side,with the maximum thickness of Al-side transition layer reaching approximately 13.53μm.Incomplete melting layers with varying thicknesses are observed at the primary weld interface,while micron-sized hole defects appear in the transition zone of the secondary weld interface.The AA1060/DC56D interface is mainly straight,with only a small number of discontinuous transition zones distributed intermittently along the interface.These transition zones are characterized by the presence of the brittle IMC FeAl_(3),with a maximum thickness of about 4μm.
基金Projects(E2024203001,E2024203049,E2024203071)supported by the Hebei Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(236Z1805G)supported by the S&T Program of Hebei,China。
文摘Laser welding is a highly promising joining method for Al alloys.However,certain limitations such as elevated thermal input and keyhole instability are associated with its application in medium-thickness aluminium alloy plates.To address these issues,circular oscillating laser welding combined with post-weld heat treatment was employed to improve the formation quality and mechanical properties of the welds.The effects of the frequency of circular oscillating laser on the forming quality,microstructure,and properties of the welds were analyzed.At an oscillation frequency of 200 Hz,the grain size in the weld zone was reduced compared to single laser welding,and the maximum tensile strength of the weld was observed to reach(264.96±1.33)MPa,representing approximately 61.19%of the base metal.Following the post-weld heat treatment of"solid solution and artificial aging",the grain boundary segregation was diminished.Nanoscale precipitated phases are present in the weld zone.Furthermore,the tensile strength was augmented to(386.35±5.65)MPa,representing approximately 89.23%of the strength of the base metal.The results of this study can provide a theoretical basis and technological reference for the circular oscillating laser welding of medium-thickness 2219-T 6 aluminium alloy plates.
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Ningbo(Grant No.2023Z098)Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(Grant No.2023MS05040)+1 种基金Shenyang Collaborative Innovation Center Project for Multiple Energy Fields Composite Processing of Special Materials(Grant No.JG210027)Shenyang Key Technology Special Project of The Open Competition Mechanism to Select the Best Solution(Grant Nos.2022210101000827,2022-0-43-048).
文摘Titanium alloy has the advantages of high strength,strong corrosion resistance,excellent high and low temperature mechanical properties,etc.,and is widely used in aerospace,shipbuilding,weapons and equipment,and other fields.In recent years,with the continuous increase in demand for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,corresponding welding technologies have also continued to develop.Therefore,this article reviews the research progress of deep penetration welding technology for medium-thick plate titanium alloys,mainly covering traditional arc welding,high-energy beam welding,and other welding technologies.Among many methods,narrow gap welding,hybrid welding,and external energy field assistance welding all contribute to improving the welding efficiency and quality of medium-thick plate titanium alloys.Finally,the development trend of deep penetration welding technology for mediumthick plate titanium alloys is prospected.
基金Project(ASM-20240)supported by the Key Laboratory of Advanced Structural Materials(Changchun University of Technology),Ministry of Education,ChinaProject(2022TD-30)supported by the Scientific and Technological Innovation Team Project of Shaanxi Innovation Capability Support Plan,China。
文摘This work examines the microstructure and corrosion properties of fine-grained Al 7075 across different regions under varying cooling conditions during friction stir welding.The findings demonstrate that forced cooling significantly improves the corrosion resistance of the welded joints.Specifically,the corrosion resistance was the highest in the stir zone,followed by the thermo-mechanical affected zone,and then the heat affected zone.Forced cooling mitigates grain growth by controlling the welding thermal effects,thereby increasing the proportion ofΣ3 grain boundaries.The modification of these microstructural characteristics promotes the formation of a dense oxide layer,thereby enhancing the corrosion resistance.Furthermore,forced cooling mitigates the precipitation and coarsening of the anodic phase in the stir zone,which in turn reduces the susceptibility of the joint to pitting corrosion.Additionally,the lower recrystallization texture content in the joint,resulting from forced cooling,contributes to a reduction in the number of corrosion-active sites,thereby further improving the corrosion performance of the welded joint.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.51975138the High-Tech Ship Scientific Research Project from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology under Grant No.CJ05N20the National Defense Basic Research Project under Grant No.JCKY2023604C006.
文摘Marine thin plates are susceptible to welding deformation owing to their low structural stiffness.Therefore,the efficient and accurate prediction of welding deformation is essential for improving welding quality.The traditional thermal elastic-plastic finite element method(TEP-FEM)can accurately predict welding deformation.However,its efficiency is low because of the complex nonlinear transient computation,making it difficult to meet the needs of rapid engineering evaluation.To address this challenge,this study proposes an efficient prediction method for welding deformation in marine thin plate butt welds.This method is based on the coupled temperature gradient-thermal strain method(TG-TSM)that integrates inherent strain theory with a shell element finite element model.The proposed method first extracts the distribution pattern and characteristic value of welding-induced inherent strain through TEP-FEM analysis.This strain is then converted into the equivalent thermal load applied to the shell element model for rapid computation.The proposed method-particularly,the gradual temperature gradient-thermal strain method(GTG-TSM)-achieved improved computational efficiency and consistent precision.Furthermore,the proposed method required much less computation time than the traditional TEP-FEM.Thus,this study lays the foundation for future prediction of welding deformation in more complex marine thin plates.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52171032)Hebei Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.E2023501002)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2024GFYD003)。
文摘High entropy alloys(HEAs)have recently attracted significant attention due to their exceptional mechanical properties and potential applications across various fields.Friction stir welding and processing(FSW/P),as notable solid-state welding and processing techniques,have been proved effectiveness in enhancing microstructures and mechanical properties of HEAs.This review article summarizes the current status of FSW/P of HEAs.The welding materials and conditions used for FSW/P in HEAs are reviewed and discussed.The effects of FSW/P on the evolutions of grain structure,texture,dislocation,and secondary phase for different HEAs are highlighted.Furthermore,the influences of FSW/P on the mechanical properties of various HEAs are analyzed.Finally,potential applications,challenges,and future directions of FSW/P in HEAs are forecasted.Overall,FSW/P enable to refine grains of HEAs through dynamic recrystallization and to activate diverse deformation mechanisms of HEAs through tailoring phase structures,thereby significantly improving the strength,hardness,and ductility of both single-and dual-phase HEAs.Future progress in this field will rely on comprehensive optimization of processing parameters and alloy composition,integration of multi-scale modeling with advanced characterization for in-depth exploration of microstructural mechanisms,systematic evaluation of functional properties,and effective bridging of the gap between laboratory research and industrial application.The review aims to provide an overview of recent advancements in the FSW/P of HEAs and encourage further research in this area.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52175206,52205187,52130509)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guizhou Province,China(No.ZK[2022]013)。
文摘The microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of a vacuum electron beam welded aerospace 5B70 aluminum alloy joint were studied.Quantitative analyses of the phase composition,microstructural evolution,grain size,grain boundary density,and texture changes were performed by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy,and electron backscatter diffraction.The fusion zone(FZ)comprises equiaxed cellular crystals,and a fine~20μm-thick crystal layer forms in the transition zone(TZ)between the FZ and heat affected zone(HAZ).The HAZ closely resembles the base material(BM),retaining the original rolling microstructure.Mechanical property testing shows that the fine-grained layer in the TZ exhibits the highest nanohardness,with the FZ corresponding to the lowest microhardness.The welded-joint sample has lower yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,and elongation after fracture than the BM.These reductions of mechanical properties are primarily influenced by the grain size and distribution of the precipitated phases.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 52075449, 51975480)。
文摘The dissimilar 2B06 and 7B04 Al alloy joints were prepared by refill friction stir spot welding(RFSSW),and the microstructural evolution and corrosion behavior of the joints were investigated.Based on microstructural analysis,the welded joints exhibit distinct microstructural zones,including the stir zone(SZ),thermomechanically affected zone(TMAZ),and heat-affected zone(HAZ).The grain size of each zone is in the order of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ.Notably,the TMAZ and HAZ contain significantly larger secondary-phase particles compared to the SZ,with particle size in the HAZ increasing at higher rotational speeds.Electrochemical tests indicate that corrosion susceptibility follows the sequence of HAZ>TMAZ>SZ>BM,with greater sensitivity observed at increased rotational speeds.Post-corrosion mechanical performance degradation primarily arises from crevice corrosion at joint overlaps,but not from the changes in the microstructure.
文摘Friction stir welding(FSW)is a relatively new welding technique that has significant advantages compared to the fusion welding techniques in joining non weld able alloys by fusion,such as aluminum alloys.Three FSW seams of AA6061-T6 plates were made us-ing different FSW parameters.The structure of the FSW seams was investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron mi-croscope(SEM)and non destructive testing(NDT)techniques and their hardness was also measured.The dominated phase in the AA6061-T6 alloy and the FSW seams was theα-Al.The FSW seam had lower content of the secondary phases than the AA6061-T6 al-loy.The hardness of the FSW seams was decreased by about 30%compared to the AA6061-T6 alloy.The temperature distributions in the weld seams were also studied experimentally and numerically modeled and the results were in a good agreement.
基金supported by the Industrial Innovation Major Technology Global Unveiling Project of Jining City(2022JBZP004)Taishan Scholars Project.
文摘Laser twin-arc GTAW(LTA-GTAW)process has been developed by using the synergic interaction effects of laser and a coupled arc in a weld pool to achieve higher energy efficiency.In this study,bead-on-plate welding was conducted on 8-mm-thick Q235B work-pieces to investigate the variation of hybrid arc profile,the influence of hybrid arc profile on weld forming,microstructure and mech-anical properties of the joint during the LTA-GTAW process.The influence of Laser-GTAW and LTA-GTAW methods on weld surface appearance,heat input per unit length,and weld metal microstructure were also demonstrated systematically.The LTA-GTAW can make the distribution of arc energy more reasonable in welding depth and width.When defocus is 0,I_(f)is 330 A,I_(b)is 240 A,laser power is 2.4 kW,and spacing between heat sources of tungsten electrode is 10 mm,the weld shape is better.Compared with Laser-GTAW,LTA-GTAW can achieve lower heat input at the same penetration depth,and the microstructure of the weld is refined.The tensile strength of the welded joint is 121.8%of the base material,and the fracture mode of the welded joint is ductile fracture,the comprehensive mechanical properties are better.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52035005)。
文摘The need for lightweight structures is becoming increasingly critical in our demanding world.Therefore,highquality joints in similar material combinations or hybrid metal structures are equally crucial for various welding techniques.This implies that adding auxiliary assisting sources during the process can significantly mitigate the problems associated with inadequate softening,a known drawback of the friction stir welding(FSW)process.It has been discovered that laser beam preheating can soften the weld region of the workpieces when implemented in a pre-planned manner.Subsequently,it induces a temperature rise in the workpieces by enhancing their plasticization characteristics.A satisfactory laser beam induces changes in the materials'condition,facilitating a more straightforward joining process than the traditional FSW process.Moreover,it is even easier to join aluminum alloys to other harder metals,e.g.,steel or copper,let alone joining aluminum alloy,magnesium alloy,and nickel-based superalloy.This article presents the influence of incorporating a laser beam source as an auxiliary energy source during the FSW process.It discusses the most recent progress on changes in the behaviour of joints produced with and without laser beam sources,particularly in terms of temperature distribution,appearance,joint formation,microstructure,and mechanical properties.Furthermore,the benefits of laser-assisted FSW(LAFSW)joints compared to traditional FSW have been thoroughly highlighted.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51975553)the Liaoning Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.2021-MS-007 and 2021-YQ-01)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2021193).
文摘The effect of thermal degradation on the welded hybrid joints of metal and polymer composites is insufficient,which seriously inhibits the engineering applications of the joints.In this study,robust hybrid joints of metal and polymer composites were fabricated by the combination of friction lap welding(FLW)and laser surface treatment for investigating the effect of accelerated aging on the joint properties.Results showed that the FLW hybrid joints without laser surface treatment exhibited 91%reduction in the tensile shear force(TSF)after 7 days of accelerated aging tests.In contrast,the FLW hybrid joints with suitable laser surface treatment exhibited only 26%reduction in TSF even after 35 days of accelerated aging tests.Fractures of the tensile specimens occurred across the composite plates rather than along the joint interface.The enhanced reliability of the hybrid joints was mainly attributed to(1)the formation of micro-mechanical interlocking between the polymer composites and aluminum alloy plate,and(2)the modification of the stress distribution along the joint interface.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52275349)Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(2021ZLGX01)。
文摘Friction stir lap welding of AA2195 Al-Li alloy and Ti alloy was conducted to investigate the formation,microstructure,and mechanical properties of the joints.Results show that under different welding parameters,with the decrease in welding heat input,the weld surface is smoother.The Ti/Al joint interface is flat without obvious Ti and Al mixed structure,and the hook structure is not formed under optimal parameters.Due to the enhanced breaking effect of the stirring head,the hook structural defects and intermetallic compounds are more likely to form at the Ti/Al interface at high rotational speed of 1000 r/min,thereby deteriorating the mechanical properties of joints.Decreasing the heat input is beneficial to hardness enhancement of the aluminum alloy in the weld nugget zone.Under the optimal parameters of rotation speed of 800 r/min and welding speed of 120 mm/min,the maximum tensile shear strength of joint is 289 N/mm.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52075330)the Interdisciplinary Program of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.YG2019QNA15)the Foundation of National Facility for Translational Medicine(Shanghai)(No.TMSK-2020-107)。
文摘Thickness of the intermetallic compounds(IMC)layer at the interface has a significant effect on the mechanical properties of Mg/Al dissimilar joints.However,the thickness of IMC layer can be only obtained by metallurgical microscopy,which is destructive and has to break down the weld.Therefore,it is crucial to find a reliable approach that can non-destructively predict the thickness of IMC layer in practical application.In the current study,Mg alloy and Al alloy were friction stir butt welded(FSW)under different tool rotation speeds(TRS)to obtain different thicknesses of IMC layers.As the TRS increased from 400 rpm to 1000 rpm,thickness of the IMC layer increased from 0.4μm to 1.3μm,the peak welding temperatures increased from 259℃to 402℃,and the Z-axis downforces decreased from10.5 kN to 3.2 k N during welding process.Higher TRS would generally induce higher welding heat input,which promotes the growth of the IMC layer and the softening of base materials.The IMC layer formed through solid-state diffusion and transformation instead of eutectic reaction according to the welding temperature history and interfacial microstructure,and its evolution process was clearly observed by plan view.In order to incorporate the effect of dramatic change of welding temperature which is the characteristic feature of FSW,Psd Voigt function was used to fit the welding temperature histories.A new prediction formula was then established to predict thicknesses of IMC layers with considering sharp welding temperature change.Predicted thicknesses gave good agreement with measured thicknesses obtained experimentally under different welding parameters,which confirmed the accuracy and reliability of the new prediction formula.Based on this prediction formula,the time period of temperature higher than 200℃during welding was found critical for the thickening of interfacial IMC layers.
基金supported by Key Projects of Science and Technology Research Plan of Hubei Provincial Department of Education(D20221306)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51605103)Key Project of Hubei Provincial Science and Technology Department(2020BAB055).
文摘As light metals,aluminum and magnesium have been widely used in automotive manufacturing,but the welding of Al/Mg joints is facing challenges.However,it is difficult to obtain high-quality aluminum/magnesium joints with traditional arc welding methods.As a solid-phase welding technology,ultrasonic metal welding has the characteristics of high welding efficiency and less welded defects.It is also suitable for welding sound metal bonds.Aluminum and magnesium ultrasonic welding has become a research hotspot.Therefore,the evolution of microstructures and mechanical performance of Al/Mg and multi-layer Al/Mg ultrasonic welding,and the new study works,including the molecular dynamic simulation of Al/Mg ultrasonic welding and hybrid based on ultrasonic welding are summarized.Furthermore,several promising research directions are proposed to guide in-depth investigations into the ultrasonic welding of Al/Mg dissimilar joints.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52075347,51575364)and the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Provincial(No.2022-MS-295)。
文摘In order to solve the problem of poor formability caused by different materials and properties in the process of tailor-welded sheets forming,a forming method was proposed to change the stress state of tailor-welded sheets by covering the tailor-welded sheets with better plastic properties overlapping sheets.At the same time,the interface friction effect between the overlapping and tailor-welded sheets was utilized to control the stress magnitude and further improve the formability and quality of the tailor-welded sheets.In this work,the bulging process of the tailor-welded overlapping sheets was taken as the research object.Aluminum alloy tailor-welded overlapping sheets bulging specimens were studied by a combination of finite element analysis and experimental verification.The results show that the appropriate use of interface friction between tailor-welded and overlapping sheets can improve the formability of tailor-welded sheets and control the flow of weld seam to improve the forming quality.When increasing the interface friction coefficient on the side of tailor-welded sheets with higher strength and decreasing that on the side of tailor-welded sheets with lower strength,the deformation of the tailor-welded sheets are more uniform,the offset of the weld seam is minimal,the limit bulging height is maximal,and the forming quality is optimal.
