Interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)has been proved to be an efective method of enhancing the mechanical properties of wire arc-directed energy deposited(WA-DED)samples.However,the original deposition structure wa...Interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)has been proved to be an efective method of enhancing the mechanical properties of wire arc-directed energy deposited(WA-DED)samples.However,the original deposition structure was still retained in the FSP-WA-DED component besides the processed zone(PZ),thus forming a composite structure.Considering the material utilization and practical service process of the deposited component,more attention should be paid on this special composite structure,but the relevant investigation has not been carried out.In this study,an Al–Mg–Sc alloy was prepared by WA-DED with interlayer FSP treatment,and the composite structure was frstly investigated.Almost all of the pores were eliminated under the pressure efect from the tool shoulder.The grains were further refned with an average size of about 1.2μm in the PZ.Though no severe plastic deformation was involved in the retained WA-DED deposition zone,comparable tensile properties with the PZ sample were obtained in the composite structure.Low ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 289 MPa and elongation of 3.2%were achieved in the WA-DED sample.After interlayer FSP treatment,the UTS and elongation of the PZ samples were signifcantly increased to 443 MPa and 16.3%,while those in the composite structure remained at relatively high levels of 410 MPa and 13.5%,respectively.Meanwhile,a high fatigue strength of 180 and 130 MPa was obtained in the PZ and composite structure samples,which was clearly higher than that of the WA-DED sample(100 MPa).It is concluded that the defects in traditional WA-DED process can be eliminated in the composite structure after interlayer FSP treatment,resulting in enhanced tensile and fatigue properties,which provides an efective method of improving the mechanical properties of the WA-DED sample.展开更多
Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al alloy with fine-grainedβphases was fabricated by friction stir processing with opti-mized processing parameters.The superplastic behavior of the specimens was investigated by tensile deformation at dif...Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al alloy with fine-grainedβphases was fabricated by friction stir processing with opti-mized processing parameters.The superplastic behavior of the specimens was investigated by tensile deformation at different strain rates and temperatures,and an optimal superplastic elongation of 634%was achieved at 700℃ and 3×10^(-4)/s.An annealing treatment at 650℃ for 60 min showed a mi-crostructure withαprecipitates distributed in theβmatrix in the friction stir specimen.Such pre-heat treatment improves the superplasticity of the specimen,achieving an elongation of up to 807%at 750℃ and 3×10^(-4)/s.The influences of tensile temperatures and strain rates on the microstructural evolution,such as grain size variation,grain morphology,and phase transformations,were discussed.The super-plastic deformation behavior of fine-grained Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al alloy is controlled by grain boundary sliding and accompanied by dynamic phase transformation and recrystallization.展开更多
Friction stir processing(FSP)induces severe plastic deformation,generating intense strains and localized heating,which modifies the surface and enables the fabrication of magnesium(Mg)-based composites.This technique ...Friction stir processing(FSP)induces severe plastic deformation,generating intense strains and localized heating,which modifies the surface and enables the fabrication of magnesium(Mg)-based composites.This technique refines the microstructure of Mg alloys,enhancing mechanical properties—particularly ductility,a key limitation of these HCP alloys.This review addresses the underlying microstructural evolution during FSP of Mg alloys and Mg-matrix composites,including(i)grain refinement via continuous and discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX and DDRX),(ii)fragmentation and redistribution of secondary phases and intermetallics,(iii)transformation of low-and high-angle grain boundaries,and(iv)additional microstructural changes induced by external reinforcements.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengthening mechanisms and their impact on the mechanical properties of FSP Mg alloys and Mgmatrix composites(MMCs).The paper examines the correlation between FSP processing parameters,microstructural evolution,and resulting mechanical properties.It critically highlights how the type of reinforcement and the dynamic recrystallization induced by friction stir processing influence grain boundary character and,consequently,the material’s strengthening response.It includes a comparative evaluation of yield stress,ultimate tensile strength,microhardness,elongation,and fractography for various FSP-treated Mg alloys and MMCs,including AZxx,WExx,ZExx,ZKxx,AMxx,AExx,and Mg-rare earth alloys.Additionally,the novelty of this review lies in its emphasis on connecting microstructural transformations to mechanical performance trends across different alloy systems and processing strategies,an aspect that has been underexplored in previous reviews.Recent advancements in FSP techniques and their implications for improving the performance of Mg-based materials are also discussed.展开更多
Bio-magnesium(Mg)alloys exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability,making them highly promising for implant applications.However,their limited strength-ductility balance remains a critical challenge restr...Bio-magnesium(Mg)alloys exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability,making them highly promising for implant applications.However,their limited strength-ductility balance remains a critical challenge restricting widespread use.In this study,ultra-fine-grained and homogeneous Mg alloys were fabricated using double-sided friction stir processing(DS-FSP)with liquid CO_(2) rapid cooling,leading to a significant enhancement in the strength-ductility synergy of the stirred zone.The results demonstrate that DS-FSP samples exhibit simultaneous improvements in ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation,reaching 334.1±15 MPa and 28.2±7.3%,respectively.Compared to the non-uniform fine-grained microstructure obtained through single-sided friction stir processing,DS-FSP generates a uniform ultra-fine-grained structure,fundamentally altering the fracture behavior and mechanisms of Mg alloys.The DS-FSP samples exhibit irregular fracture patterns due to variations in basal slip system activation among different grains.In contrast,single-sided friction stir processing samples,characterized by a fine-grained yet heterogeneous microstructure,display flat shear fractures dominated by high-density dislocation initiation induced by twin formation,with fracture propagation dictated by the non-uniform texture.By achieving an ultra-fine grain size and homogeneous texture,DS-FSP effectively modifies the fracture mechanisms,thereby enhancing the strength-ductility balance of bio-magnesium alloys.展开更多
For a long time,the conventional superplastic forming temperature for Ti alloys is generally too high(~900-920℃),which leads to too long production cycles,heavy surface oxidation,and property reduction.In this study,...For a long time,the conventional superplastic forming temperature for Ti alloys is generally too high(~900-920℃),which leads to too long production cycles,heavy surface oxidation,and property reduction.In this study,an ultrafine bimodal microstructure,consisting of ultrafine equiaxed microstructure(0.66μm)and 43.3%lamellar microstructure,was achieved in the Ti-6Al-4V alloy by friction stir processing(FSP).The low-temperature superplastic behavior and deformation mechanism of the FSP Ti-6Al-4V alloy were investigated at temperatures of 550-675℃and strain rates ranging from 1×10^(−4)to 3×10^(−3)s^(−1).The FSP alloy exhibited superplastic elongations of>200%at the temperature range from 550 to 650℃,and an optimal superplastic elongation of 611%was achieved at 625℃and 1×10^(−4)s^(−1).This is the first time to report the low-temperature superplasticity of the bimodal microstructure in Ti alloys.Grain boundary sliding was identified as the dominant deformation mechanism,which was effectively accommodated by the comprehensive effect of dislocation-inducedβphase precipitation and dynamic spheroidization of the lamellar structure.This study provides a novel insight into the low-temperature superplastic deformation behavior of the bimodal microstructure.展开更多
In this study,friction stir processing(FSP)was employed to modify the as-cast Mg-14Gd-0.6Ce-0.5Zr alloy,and the effects of texture evolution and distribution of second phases on mechanical properties were systematical...In this study,friction stir processing(FSP)was employed to modify the as-cast Mg-14Gd-0.6Ce-0.5Zr alloy,and the effects of texture evolution and distribution of second phases on mechanical properties were systematically investigated.The results show that friction stir processing effectively refined the coarse Mg_(5)Gd phases into nanoscale second phases uniformly distributed along grain boundaries.The synergistic effect of texture weakening and second phases refinement significantly enhanced the tensile strength and elongation of the FSP-1000-120 alloy to 302.1 MPa and 18.3%,respectively,representing increases of 20.8%and 281.3%compared to the as-cast alloy.The as-cast alloy has a lower corrosion rate in the initial stage due to fewer micro-galvanic corrosion sites.However,the uniform distribution of the second phase in the FSP-treated(FSPed)alloy contributes to the formation of a more complete and dense corrosion product film.After 120 h of immersion,the as-cast alloy forms deep pits due to the continuous dissolution at the second phase-matrix interface,with the average corrosion rate increasing from 0.31 to 0.47 mL/cm^(2)/h.The long-term corrosion rates of FSP-1000-60,FSP-1000-120,and FSP-1200-120 samples are stable at 0.36,0.43,and 0.50 mL/cm^(2)/h,respectively.Research reveals that FSP regulates texture and second phase distribution to achieve synergistic strengthening of alloy strength plasticity,and the homogenization of second phase distribution is a key factor in improving the long-term corrosion resistance of alloys.展开更多
The inherent trade-off between ductility and strength in Mg alloys remains a significant challenge,primarily governed by microstructural distribution and texture characteristics.Friction stir processing(FSP),a severe ...The inherent trade-off between ductility and strength in Mg alloys remains a significant challenge,primarily governed by microstructural distribution and texture characteristics.Friction stir processing(FSP),a severe plastic deformation(SPD)technique,refines microstructures by generating fine grains,uniformly dispersed fragmented particles,and a high fraction of high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),thereby facilitating superplastic forming at high strain rates and low temperatures.In the present work,a dual eccentric-pin tool(DEPT)FSP was employed to incorporate ZrO_(2) particles into a 6 mm thick AZ91D Mg alloy,leading to the formation of high volume{10-12}twins,dislocations,and β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) precipitates within the stirred zone.The microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of the stir zone under various process parameters were analysed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The DEPT enhanced plastic shearing and dynamic recrystallization,significantly reducing the grain size from 15.6μm to 2.35μm while promoting uniform dislocation distribution within the stir zone(SZ).Grain orientation analysis revealed a transition from basal to prismatic texture dominance(29.3% volume fraction)due to intensified radial-tangential coupling shear deformation,facilitating the activation of non-basal slip systems.The DEPT evidently improved the hardness of the SZ from 58 to 92 HV and increased tensile strength from 234 MPa to 325 MPa while maintaining an elongation of 23.8%,achieving an optimal strengthductility balance.This work presents a one-step approach for tailoring microstructural heterogeneity and enhancing mechanical properties in AZ91D/ZrO_(2) composites using the DEPT FSP technique.The method provides an effective strategy for mitigating the strength-ductility trade-off commonly observed in Mg alloys.展开更多
To promote early rapid osteogenesis and prevent late implant-related infection,it is critical to develop ef-fective and reliable surface treatment technologies for enhancing both osteogenic and antibacterial prop-erti...To promote early rapid osteogenesis and prevent late implant-related infection,it is critical to develop ef-fective and reliable surface treatment technologies for enhancing both osteogenic and antibacterial prop-erties of titanium alloy implants.Reduced graphene oxide(rGO)is considered a promising modification candidate.However,whether rGO retains its osteogenic and antibacterial functions after being applied to modify titanium alloy surfaces depends on the surface treatment technology employed.In this study,rGO was integrated onto the surface of Ti-35Nb-2Ta-3Zr(TNTZ)alloy through friction stir processing(FSP),yielding a consolidated TNTZ/F-rGO composite.The incorporation of rGO not only significantly im-proved the microhardness and hydrophilicity of the material,but also exhibited positive biological effects in vitro experiments:it effectively promoted the proliferation,osteogenic differentiation,alkaline phos-phatase(ALP)production and extracellular matrix mineralization of BMSCs.Furthermore,TNTZ/F-rGO ex-hibited potent antibacterial activity via surface-contact mechanisms.In summary,the rGO-modified in-tegrated titanium alloy has excellent osteogenic properties and high-efficiency antibacterial ability.This study provides new insights and strategies for the design of graphene-based biomaterials and implant surface modification technologies.展开更多
A novel Mg_(98.5)Zn_(0.5)Y alloy sheet with ultrafine grains and exceptional electromagnetic shielding performance has been fabricated using friction stir processing(FSP).This study investigates the impact of FSP on t...A novel Mg_(98.5)Zn_(0.5)Y alloy sheet with ultrafine grains and exceptional electromagnetic shielding performance has been fabricated using friction stir processing(FSP).This study investigates the impact of FSP on the microstructure,mechanical properties,and electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding effectiveness(SE)of the alloy,specifically across three distinct layers within the stir zone(SZ):Top,Middle,and Bottom.The results reveal that the Mg_(12)YZn long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase is the predominant structure,undergoing significant grain refinement.The grain size is drastically reduced from 1.5 mm in the as-cast state to 12.6μm,10.0μm,and 7.1μm in the Top,Middle,and Bottom,respectively.This grain refinement and fragmentation of the LPSO phase into nanoscale particles result in a substantial enhancement of mechanical properties.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS)reached 358.2 MPa with an elongation(EL)of 15.1%,reflecting a 344% increase in strength and a 733% improvement in ductility compared to the as-cast material.Simultaneously,the EMI SE was maintained between 70 and 110.4 dB over a broad frequency range(30-4500 MHz).Despite the nanoscale LPSO particles contributing minimally to EMI shielding,the lamellar LPSO structure demonstrated excellent performance through multiple electromagnetic wave reflections within the matrix.These findings underscore the dual benefits of FSP in improving both mechanical strength and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness,positioning this Mg_(98.5)Zn_(0.5)Y alloy for advanced applications in the electronics and telecommunications sectors.展开更多
Microstructure and tensile behaviors of AZ31 magnesium alloy prepared by friction stir processing（FSP） were investigated.The results show that microstructure of the AZ31 hot-rolled plate with an average grain size o...Microstructure and tensile behaviors of AZ31 magnesium alloy prepared by friction stir processing（FSP） were investigated.The results show that microstructure of the AZ31 hot-rolled plate with an average grain size of 92.0 μm is refined to 11.4 μm after FSP.The FSP AZ31 alloy exhibits excellent plasticity at elevated temperature,with an elongation to failure of 1050% at 723 K and a strain rate of 5×10-4 s-1.The elongation of the FSP material is 268% at 723 K and 1×10-2 s-1,indicating that high strain rate superplasticity could be achieved.On the other hand,the hot-rolled base material,which has a coarse grain structure,possesses no superplasticity under the experimental conditions.展开更多
The ultra-fine structured Ni?Al?WC layer with interlocking bonding was fabricated on austenitic stainless steel by combination of laser clad and friction stir processing (FSP). Laser was initially applied to Ni?Al ele...The ultra-fine structured Ni?Al?WC layer with interlocking bonding was fabricated on austenitic stainless steel by combination of laser clad and friction stir processing (FSP). Laser was initially applied to Ni?Al elemental powder preplaced on the austenitic stainless steel substrate to produce a coating for further processing. The as-received coating was subjected to FSP treatment, processed by a rotary tool rod made of WC?Co alloy, to obtain sample for inspection. Microstructure, phase constitutions, hardness and wear property were investigated by methods of scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) microanalysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD), hardness test alongside with dry sliding wear test. The results show that the severe deformation effect exerted on the specimen resulted in an ultra-fine grain layer of about 100μmin thickness and grain size of 1?2μm. Synergy between introduction of WC particles to the deformation layer and deformation strengthening contributes greatly to the increase in hardness and friction resistance. An interlocking bonding between the coating and matrix which significantly improves bonding strength was formed due to the severe deformation effect.展开更多
The effects of friction stir processing （FSP） on the microstructure, microtexture and hardness of rolled pure aluminum were investigated. The microstructure and microtexture were characterized using electron backsca...The effects of friction stir processing （FSP） on the microstructure, microtexture and hardness of rolled pure aluminum were investigated. The microstructure and microtexture were characterized using electron backscattered diffraction （EBSD） technique on the transversal section. The stir zone （SZ） contains fine, equiaxed and fully recrystallized grains. The texture component of the base material mainly consists of R, S and brass R textures. Miner copper texture component is also determined. In the center of the stir zone, the dominant texture is （111） parallel to about 70° from ND pointing toward RD. The textures of this location rotating clockwise about 30° and anticlockwise about 60° around the ND result in the textures of the areas, which are 3 mm apart from this location on the retreating side and advancing side, respectively.展开更多
A route combining powder metallurgy and subsequent friction stir processing was utilized to fabricate carbon nanotube （CNT） reinforced AI （CNT/AI） and 6061AI （CNT/6061AI） composites. Microstructural observations...A route combining powder metallurgy and subsequent friction stir processing was utilized to fabricate carbon nanotube （CNT） reinforced AI （CNT/AI） and 6061AI （CNT/6061AI） composites. Microstructural observations indicated that CNTs were uniformly dispersed in the matrix in both CNT/AI and CNT/6061AI composites. Mg and Si elements tended to segregate at CNT-AI interfaces in the CNT/6061AI composite during artificial aging treatment. The tensile properties of both the AI and 6061AI were increased by CNT incorporation. The electrical conductivity of CNT/AI was decreased by CNT addition, while CNT/6061AI exhibited an increase in electrical conductivity due to the Mg and Si segregation.展开更多
The effect of friction stir processing （FSP） on the pitting corrosion and the intergranular attack of 7075 aluminum alloy was investigated. Three friction stir processed samples were produced by employing a constant...The effect of friction stir processing （FSP） on the pitting corrosion and the intergranular attack of 7075 aluminum alloy was investigated. Three friction stir processed samples were produced by employing a constant tool travel speed of 100 mm/min at the rotating speeds of 630, 1000 and 1600 rpm. It was dem- onstrated that the processed samples suffered from both pitting and intergranular corrosion. Also, the sample processed at 1600 rpm exhibited the best pitting corrosion resistance. For all FS processed samples, the corrosion attack in the heat affected zone was pitting corrosion, whereas no intergranular corrosion was detected in this area.展开更多
In the present study,AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets were processed by friction stir processing(FSP)to investigate the effect of the grain refinement and grain size distribution on the corrosion behavior.Grain refinement ...In the present study,AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets were processed by friction stir processing(FSP)to investigate the effect of the grain refinement and grain size distribution on the corrosion behavior.Grain refinement from a starting size of 16.4±6.8µm to 3.2±1.2µm was attained after FSP.Remarkably,bimodal grain size distribution was observed in the nugget zone with a combination of coarse(11.62±8.4µm)and fine grains(3.2±1.2µm).Due to the grain refinement,a slight improvement in the hardness was found in the nugget zone of FSPed AZ31.The bimodal grain size distribution in the stir zone showed pronounced influence on the corrosion rate of FSPed AZ31 as observed from the immersion and electrochemical tests.From the X-ray diffraction analysis,more amount of Mg(OH)_(2) was observed on FSPed AZ31 compared with the unprocessed AZ31.Polarization measurements demonstrated the higher corrosion current density for FSPed AZ31(8.92×10^(−5)A/cm^(2))compared with the unprocessed condition(2.90×10^(−5)A/cm^(2))that can be attributed to the texture effect and large variations in the grain size which led to non-uniform galvanic intensities.展开更多
As-extruded ZK60 and ZK60-Y magnesium alloy plates were successfully processed via friction stir processing （FSP） at a tool rotation rate of 1600 r/rain and a traverse speed of 200 mm/min. FSP resulted in the format...As-extruded ZK60 and ZK60-Y magnesium alloy plates were successfully processed via friction stir processing （FSP） at a tool rotation rate of 1600 r/rain and a traverse speed of 200 mm/min. FSP resulted in the formation of equiaxed recrystallized microstructures with the average grain sizes of ,-8.5 and -4.7 μm in the ZK60 and ZK60-Y alloys, respectively. Moreover, FSP broke and dispersed the MgZn2 and W-phase （Mg3Zn3Y2） particles and dissolved MgZn2 phase in the FSP ZK60 alloy. With the addition of rare earth element yttrium （Y） into the ZK60 alloy, the ratio of the high angle grain boundaries （HAGBs） in the FSP alloys increased from 64% to 90%, and a certain amount of twins appeared in the FSP ZK60-Y alloy. The maximum elongation of 1200% and optimum strain rate of 3 X 10-3 s-1 achieved at 450 °C in the FSP ZK60-Y alloy were substantially higher than those of the FSP ZK60 alloy. This is attributed to the fine grains with high ratio of HAGBs and the distribution of a large number of dispersed second phase particles with high thermal stability in the FSP ZK60-Y alloy. Grain boundary sliding was identified as the primary deformation mechanism in the FSP ZK60 and ZK60-Y alloys from the superplastic data analyses and surficial morphology observations.展开更多
Friction stir processing(FSP)is a novel solid state technique to synthesize metal matrix composites.In the present work,an attempt has been made to synthesize AZ31/TiC magnesium matrix composites using FSP and to anal...Friction stir processing(FSP)is a novel solid state technique to synthesize metal matrix composites.In the present work,an attempt has been made to synthesize AZ31/TiC magnesium matrix composites using FSP and to analyze the microstructure using scanning electron microscopy.A groove was prepared on 6 mm thick AZ31 magnesium alloy plates and compacted with TiC particles.The width of the groove was varied to result in four different volume fraction of TiC particles(0,6,12 and 18 vol.%).A single pass FSP was carried out using a tool rotational speed of 1200 rpm,traverse speed of 40 mm/min and an axial force of 10 kN.Scanning electron microscopy was employed to study the microstructure of the synthesized composites.The results indicated that TiC particles were distributed uniformly in the magnesium matrix without the formation of clusters.There was no interfacial reaction between the magnesium matrix and the TiC particle.TiC particles were properly bonded to the magnesium matrix.展开更多
A comparative study on the surface properties of Al-SiC-multi walled carbon nanotubes (CNT) and Al-SiC-graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) hybrid composites fabricated via friction stir processing (FSP) was documented. Micro...A comparative study on the surface properties of Al-SiC-multi walled carbon nanotubes (CNT) and Al-SiC-graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) hybrid composites fabricated via friction stir processing (FSP) was documented. Microstructural characterization reveals a more homogeneous dispersion of GNPs in the Al matrix as compared to CNTs. Dislocation blockade by SiC and GNP particles along with the defect-free interface between the matrix and reinforcements is also observed. Nanoindentation study reveals a remarkable ~207% and ~27% increment in surface nano-hardness of Al-SiC-GNP and Al-SiC-CNT hybrid composite compared to as-received Al6061 alloy, respectively. On the other hand, the microhardness values of Al-SiC-GNP and Al-SiC-CNT are increased by ~36% and ~17% relative to as-received Al6061 alloy, respectively. Tribological assessment reveals ~56% decrease in the specific wear rate of Al-SiC-GNP hybrid composite, whereas it is increased by ~122% in Al-SiC-CNT composite. The higher strength of Al-SiC-GNP composite is attributed to the mechanical exfoliation of GNPs to few layered graphene (FLG) in the presence of SiC. Also, various mechanisms such as thermal mismatch, grain refinement, and Orowan looping contribute significantly towards the strengthening of composites. Moreover, the formation of tribolayer by the squeezed-out GNP on the surface is responsible for the improved tribological performance of the composites. Raman spectroscopy and various other characterization methods corroborate the results.展开更多
To expand the application of wire-arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)in aluminum alloy forming com-ponents,it is vitally important to reduce the porosity,refine microstructure,and thereby improve the mechanical propertie...To expand the application of wire-arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)in aluminum alloy forming com-ponents,it is vitally important to reduce the porosity,refine microstructure,and thereby improve the mechanical properties of the components.In this study,the interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)tech-nique was employed to assist the WAAM of 4043 Al-Si alloy,and the related effects on the microstruc-ture evolutions and mechanical properties of the fabricated builds were systematacially investigated.As compared to the conventional WAAM processing of Al-Si alloy,it was found that the introduction of in-terlayer FSP can effectively eliminate the pores,and both theα-Al dendrites and Si-rich eutectic network were severely broken up,leading to a remarkable enhancement in ductility and fatigue performance.The average yield strength(YS)and ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of the Al-based components produced by the combination of WAAM and interlayer FSP methods were 88 and 148 MPa,respectively.Meanwhile,the elongation(EL)of 37.5%and 28.8%can be achieved in the horizontal and vertical directions,respec-tively.Such anisotropy of EL was attributed to the inhomogeneous microstructure in the stir zone(SZ).Notably,the stress concentration can be effectively reduced by the elimination of porosity and Si-rich eu-tectic network fragmentation by the interlayer FSP,and thus the fatigue behavior was improved with the fatigue strength and elongation increased by∼28%and∼108.7%,respectively.It is anticipated that this study will provide a powerful strategy and theoretical guidance for the WAAM fabrication of Al-based alloy components with high ductility and fatigue performance.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20538)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Universities of Liaoning Province,Shenyang U40 Outstanding Youth Foundation(No.RC230864)+1 种基金the Foundation of CAS Henan Industrial Technology Innovation&Incubation Center(No.2024110)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(No.2023-BS-016)。
文摘Interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)has been proved to be an efective method of enhancing the mechanical properties of wire arc-directed energy deposited(WA-DED)samples.However,the original deposition structure was still retained in the FSP-WA-DED component besides the processed zone(PZ),thus forming a composite structure.Considering the material utilization and practical service process of the deposited component,more attention should be paid on this special composite structure,but the relevant investigation has not been carried out.In this study,an Al–Mg–Sc alloy was prepared by WA-DED with interlayer FSP treatment,and the composite structure was frstly investigated.Almost all of the pores were eliminated under the pressure efect from the tool shoulder.The grains were further refned with an average size of about 1.2μm in the PZ.Though no severe plastic deformation was involved in the retained WA-DED deposition zone,comparable tensile properties with the PZ sample were obtained in the composite structure.Low ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of 289 MPa and elongation of 3.2%were achieved in the WA-DED sample.After interlayer FSP treatment,the UTS and elongation of the PZ samples were signifcantly increased to 443 MPa and 16.3%,while those in the composite structure remained at relatively high levels of 410 MPa and 13.5%,respectively.Meanwhile,a high fatigue strength of 180 and 130 MPa was obtained in the PZ and composite structure samples,which was clearly higher than that of the WA-DED sample(100 MPa).It is concluded that the defects in traditional WA-DED process can be eliminated in the composite structure after interlayer FSP treatment,resulting in enhanced tensile and fatigue properties,which provides an efective method of improving the mechanical properties of the WA-DED sample.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52105373)the China Scholarship Council(No.202106020094).
文摘Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al alloy with fine-grainedβphases was fabricated by friction stir processing with opti-mized processing parameters.The superplastic behavior of the specimens was investigated by tensile deformation at different strain rates and temperatures,and an optimal superplastic elongation of 634%was achieved at 700℃ and 3×10^(-4)/s.An annealing treatment at 650℃ for 60 min showed a mi-crostructure withαprecipitates distributed in theβmatrix in the friction stir specimen.Such pre-heat treatment improves the superplasticity of the specimen,achieving an elongation of up to 807%at 750℃ and 3×10^(-4)/s.The influences of tensile temperatures and strain rates on the microstructural evolution,such as grain size variation,grain morphology,and phase transformations,were discussed.The super-plastic deformation behavior of fine-grained Ti-10V-2Fe-3Al alloy is controlled by grain boundary sliding and accompanied by dynamic phase transformation and recrystallization.
基金the National Science Foundation under grant number CMMI-2339857.
文摘Friction stir processing(FSP)induces severe plastic deformation,generating intense strains and localized heating,which modifies the surface and enables the fabrication of magnesium(Mg)-based composites.This technique refines the microstructure of Mg alloys,enhancing mechanical properties—particularly ductility,a key limitation of these HCP alloys.This review addresses the underlying microstructural evolution during FSP of Mg alloys and Mg-matrix composites,including(i)grain refinement via continuous and discontinuous dynamic recrystallization(CDRX and DDRX),(ii)fragmentation and redistribution of secondary phases and intermetallics,(iii)transformation of low-and high-angle grain boundaries,and(iv)additional microstructural changes induced by external reinforcements.This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the strengthening mechanisms and their impact on the mechanical properties of FSP Mg alloys and Mgmatrix composites(MMCs).The paper examines the correlation between FSP processing parameters,microstructural evolution,and resulting mechanical properties.It critically highlights how the type of reinforcement and the dynamic recrystallization induced by friction stir processing influence grain boundary character and,consequently,the material’s strengthening response.It includes a comparative evaluation of yield stress,ultimate tensile strength,microhardness,elongation,and fractography for various FSP-treated Mg alloys and MMCs,including AZxx,WExx,ZExx,ZKxx,AMxx,AExx,and Mg-rare earth alloys.Additionally,the novelty of this review lies in its emphasis on connecting microstructural transformations to mechanical performance trends across different alloy systems and processing strategies,an aspect that has been underexplored in previous reviews.Recent advancements in FSP techniques and their implications for improving the performance of Mg-based materials are also discussed.
基金financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2400703)Zhengzhou City Major Special Project for Collaborative InnovationChina Scholarship Council。
文摘Bio-magnesium(Mg)alloys exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability,making them highly promising for implant applications.However,their limited strength-ductility balance remains a critical challenge restricting widespread use.In this study,ultra-fine-grained and homogeneous Mg alloys were fabricated using double-sided friction stir processing(DS-FSP)with liquid CO_(2) rapid cooling,leading to a significant enhancement in the strength-ductility synergy of the stirred zone.The results demonstrate that DS-FSP samples exhibit simultaneous improvements in ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation,reaching 334.1±15 MPa and 28.2±7.3%,respectively.Compared to the non-uniform fine-grained microstructure obtained through single-sided friction stir processing,DS-FSP generates a uniform ultra-fine-grained structure,fundamentally altering the fracture behavior and mechanisms of Mg alloys.The DS-FSP samples exhibit irregular fracture patterns due to variations in basal slip system activation among different grains.In contrast,single-sided friction stir processing samples,characterized by a fine-grained yet heterogeneous microstructure,display flat shear fractures dominated by high-density dislocation initiation induced by twin formation,with fracture propagation dictated by the non-uniform texture.By achieving an ultra-fine grain size and homogeneous texture,DS-FSP effectively modifies the fracture mechanisms,thereby enhancing the strength-ductility balance of bio-magnesium alloys.
基金supported by the funding from the Shi Changxu Innovation Center for Advanced Materials(No.SCXKFJJ202210)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52271043)+2 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2021193)the Liaoning Province Excellent Youth Foundation(No.2024JH3/10200021)the Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(No.XLYC2403094).
文摘For a long time,the conventional superplastic forming temperature for Ti alloys is generally too high(~900-920℃),which leads to too long production cycles,heavy surface oxidation,and property reduction.In this study,an ultrafine bimodal microstructure,consisting of ultrafine equiaxed microstructure(0.66μm)and 43.3%lamellar microstructure,was achieved in the Ti-6Al-4V alloy by friction stir processing(FSP).The low-temperature superplastic behavior and deformation mechanism of the FSP Ti-6Al-4V alloy were investigated at temperatures of 550-675℃and strain rates ranging from 1×10^(−4)to 3×10^(−3)s^(−1).The FSP alloy exhibited superplastic elongations of>200%at the temperature range from 550 to 650℃,and an optimal superplastic elongation of 611%was achieved at 625℃and 1×10^(−4)s^(−1).This is the first time to report the low-temperature superplasticity of the bimodal microstructure in Ti alloys.Grain boundary sliding was identified as the dominant deformation mechanism,which was effectively accommodated by the comprehensive effect of dislocation-inducedβphase precipitation and dynamic spheroidization of the lamellar structure.This study provides a novel insight into the low-temperature superplastic deformation behavior of the bimodal microstructure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52201119,52371108,52203295)the Joint Fund of Henan Science and Technology R&D Plan of China(242103810056)Frontier Exploration Project of Longmen Laboratory,China(LMQYTSKT014).
文摘In this study,friction stir processing(FSP)was employed to modify the as-cast Mg-14Gd-0.6Ce-0.5Zr alloy,and the effects of texture evolution and distribution of second phases on mechanical properties were systematically investigated.The results show that friction stir processing effectively refined the coarse Mg_(5)Gd phases into nanoscale second phases uniformly distributed along grain boundaries.The synergistic effect of texture weakening and second phases refinement significantly enhanced the tensile strength and elongation of the FSP-1000-120 alloy to 302.1 MPa and 18.3%,respectively,representing increases of 20.8%and 281.3%compared to the as-cast alloy.The as-cast alloy has a lower corrosion rate in the initial stage due to fewer micro-galvanic corrosion sites.However,the uniform distribution of the second phase in the FSP-treated(FSPed)alloy contributes to the formation of a more complete and dense corrosion product film.After 120 h of immersion,the as-cast alloy forms deep pits due to the continuous dissolution at the second phase-matrix interface,with the average corrosion rate increasing from 0.31 to 0.47 mL/cm^(2)/h.The long-term corrosion rates of FSP-1000-60,FSP-1000-120,and FSP-1200-120 samples are stable at 0.36,0.43,and 0.50 mL/cm^(2)/h,respectively.Research reveals that FSP regulates texture and second phase distribution to achieve synergistic strengthening of alloy strength plasticity,and the homogenization of second phase distribution is a key factor in improving the long-term corrosion resistance of alloys.
基金the financial support from the Shandong Provincial Science Foundation for Outstanding Young Scholars(Grant No ZR2024YQ020)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52275349 and 52035005)+3 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No 2022YFB4600902)the Excellent Young Team Project of Central Universities(No.2023QNTD002)Key Research and Development Program of Shandong Province(Grant No 2021ZLGX01)sponsored by the China/Shandong University International Postdoctoral Exchange Program.
文摘The inherent trade-off between ductility and strength in Mg alloys remains a significant challenge,primarily governed by microstructural distribution and texture characteristics.Friction stir processing(FSP),a severe plastic deformation(SPD)technique,refines microstructures by generating fine grains,uniformly dispersed fragmented particles,and a high fraction of high-angle grain boundaries(HAGBs),thereby facilitating superplastic forming at high strain rates and low temperatures.In the present work,a dual eccentric-pin tool(DEPT)FSP was employed to incorporate ZrO_(2) particles into a 6 mm thick AZ91D Mg alloy,leading to the formation of high volume{10-12}twins,dislocations,and β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) precipitates within the stirred zone.The microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of the stir zone under various process parameters were analysed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),X-ray diffraction(XRD),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The DEPT enhanced plastic shearing and dynamic recrystallization,significantly reducing the grain size from 15.6μm to 2.35μm while promoting uniform dislocation distribution within the stir zone(SZ).Grain orientation analysis revealed a transition from basal to prismatic texture dominance(29.3% volume fraction)due to intensified radial-tangential coupling shear deformation,facilitating the activation of non-basal slip systems.The DEPT evidently improved the hardness of the SZ from 58 to 92 HV and increased tensile strength from 234 MPa to 325 MPa while maintaining an elongation of 23.8%,achieving an optimal strengthductility balance.This work presents a one-step approach for tailoring microstructural heterogeneity and enhancing mechanical properties in AZ91D/ZrO_(2) composites using the DEPT FSP technique.The method provides an effective strategy for mitigating the strength-ductility trade-off commonly observed in Mg alloys.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52272283,52311530772,and 52274387)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(No.22S31902900)+4 种基金the Shanghai Medical Key Specialty(No.2024ZDXK0048)the Medical Key Subject of Xuhui District(No.SHXHZDXK202302)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFE0109000)the Medical-Engineering Cross Foundation of Shanghai Jiao Tong University(No.YG2024LC04)the Institute-level Research Project of Xuhui District Dental Center(No.SHXYF202212).
文摘To promote early rapid osteogenesis and prevent late implant-related infection,it is critical to develop ef-fective and reliable surface treatment technologies for enhancing both osteogenic and antibacterial prop-erties of titanium alloy implants.Reduced graphene oxide(rGO)is considered a promising modification candidate.However,whether rGO retains its osteogenic and antibacterial functions after being applied to modify titanium alloy surfaces depends on the surface treatment technology employed.In this study,rGO was integrated onto the surface of Ti-35Nb-2Ta-3Zr(TNTZ)alloy through friction stir processing(FSP),yielding a consolidated TNTZ/F-rGO composite.The incorporation of rGO not only significantly im-proved the microhardness and hydrophilicity of the material,but also exhibited positive biological effects in vitro experiments:it effectively promoted the proliferation,osteogenic differentiation,alkaline phos-phatase(ALP)production and extracellular matrix mineralization of BMSCs.Furthermore,TNTZ/F-rGO ex-hibited potent antibacterial activity via surface-contact mechanisms.In summary,the rGO-modified in-tegrated titanium alloy has excellent osteogenic properties and high-efficiency antibacterial ability.This study provides new insights and strategies for the design of graphene-based biomaterials and implant surface modification technologies.
基金supported by Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects(Grant No 202202AG050011)the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023YFG0218)+2 种基金Guizhou Provincial Department of Education Open Recruitment and Leadership Scientific and Technological Attack Project(Guizhou Education Technology[2024]No 003)Anshu University 2024 Annual School-Level Scientific Research Project(asxybsjj202413)Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program(Natural Science)(No.QKHJC[2024]Youth 214).
文摘A novel Mg_(98.5)Zn_(0.5)Y alloy sheet with ultrafine grains and exceptional electromagnetic shielding performance has been fabricated using friction stir processing(FSP).This study investigates the impact of FSP on the microstructure,mechanical properties,and electromagnetic interference(EMI)shielding effectiveness(SE)of the alloy,specifically across three distinct layers within the stir zone(SZ):Top,Middle,and Bottom.The results reveal that the Mg_(12)YZn long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase is the predominant structure,undergoing significant grain refinement.The grain size is drastically reduced from 1.5 mm in the as-cast state to 12.6μm,10.0μm,and 7.1μm in the Top,Middle,and Bottom,respectively.This grain refinement and fragmentation of the LPSO phase into nanoscale particles result in a substantial enhancement of mechanical properties.The ultimate tensile strength(UTS)reached 358.2 MPa with an elongation(EL)of 15.1%,reflecting a 344% increase in strength and a 733% improvement in ductility compared to the as-cast material.Simultaneously,the EMI SE was maintained between 70 and 110.4 dB over a broad frequency range(30-4500 MHz).Despite the nanoscale LPSO particles contributing minimally to EMI shielding,the lamellar LPSO structure demonstrated excellent performance through multiple electromagnetic wave reflections within the matrix.These findings underscore the dual benefits of FSP in improving both mechanical strength and electromagnetic shielding effectiveness,positioning this Mg_(98.5)Zn_(0.5)Y alloy for advanced applications in the electronics and telecommunications sectors.
基金Project (2009Z2-D811) supported by Guangzhou Science and Technology Development Program, ChinaProject (2009ZM0264) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, China
文摘Microstructure and tensile behaviors of AZ31 magnesium alloy prepared by friction stir processing（FSP） were investigated.The results show that microstructure of the AZ31 hot-rolled plate with an average grain size of 92.0 μm is refined to 11.4 μm after FSP.The FSP AZ31 alloy exhibits excellent plasticity at elevated temperature,with an elongation to failure of 1050% at 723 K and a strain rate of 5×10-4 s-1.The elongation of the FSP material is 268% at 723 K and 1×10-2 s-1,indicating that high strain rate superplasticity could be achieved.On the other hand,the hot-rolled base material,which has a coarse grain structure,possesses no superplasticity under the experimental conditions.
基金Projects(51571214,51301205,51101126)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(P2014-07)supported by the Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die&Mould Technology,China+4 种基金Project(20130162120001)supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education of ChinaProject(K1308034-11)supported by the Changsha Municipal Science and Technology Plan,ChinaProjects(2015GK3004,2015JC3006)supported by the Science and Technology Project of Hunan Province,ChinaProject supported by the Innovation-driven Plan in Central South University,ChinaProject supported by the Independent Project of State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy of Central South University,China
文摘The ultra-fine structured Ni?Al?WC layer with interlocking bonding was fabricated on austenitic stainless steel by combination of laser clad and friction stir processing (FSP). Laser was initially applied to Ni?Al elemental powder preplaced on the austenitic stainless steel substrate to produce a coating for further processing. The as-received coating was subjected to FSP treatment, processed by a rotary tool rod made of WC?Co alloy, to obtain sample for inspection. Microstructure, phase constitutions, hardness and wear property were investigated by methods of scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) microanalysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD), hardness test alongside with dry sliding wear test. The results show that the severe deformation effect exerted on the specimen resulted in an ultra-fine grain layer of about 100μmin thickness and grain size of 1?2μm. Synergy between introduction of WC particles to the deformation layer and deformation strengthening contributes greatly to the increase in hardness and friction resistance. An interlocking bonding between the coating and matrix which significantly improves bonding strength was formed due to the severe deformation effect.
文摘The effects of friction stir processing （FSP） on the microstructure, microtexture and hardness of rolled pure aluminum were investigated. The microstructure and microtexture were characterized using electron backscattered diffraction （EBSD） technique on the transversal section. The stir zone （SZ） contains fine, equiaxed and fully recrystallized grains. The texture component of the base material mainly consists of R, S and brass R textures. Miner copper texture component is also determined. In the center of the stir zone, the dominant texture is （111） parallel to about 70° from ND pointing toward RD. The textures of this location rotating clockwise about 30° and anticlockwise about 60° around the ND result in the textures of the areas, which are 3 mm apart from this location on the retreating side and advancing side, respectively.
基金the support of the National Basic Research Program,China(Grant Nos.2011CB932603 and 2012CB619600)the National Natural Science Foundation, China(Grant No.51331008)
文摘A route combining powder metallurgy and subsequent friction stir processing was utilized to fabricate carbon nanotube （CNT） reinforced AI （CNT/AI） and 6061AI （CNT/6061AI） composites. Microstructural observations indicated that CNTs were uniformly dispersed in the matrix in both CNT/AI and CNT/6061AI composites. Mg and Si elements tended to segregate at CNT-AI interfaces in the CNT/6061AI composite during artificial aging treatment. The tensile properties of both the AI and 6061AI were increased by CNT incorporation. The electrical conductivity of CNT/AI was decreased by CNT addition, while CNT/6061AI exhibited an increase in electrical conductivity due to the Mg and Si segregation.
基金the Department of Materials Engineering at Isfahan University of Technology for the technical support
文摘The effect of friction stir processing （FSP） on the pitting corrosion and the intergranular attack of 7075 aluminum alloy was investigated. Three friction stir processed samples were produced by employing a constant tool travel speed of 100 mm/min at the rotating speeds of 630, 1000 and 1600 rpm. It was dem- onstrated that the processed samples suffered from both pitting and intergranular corrosion. Also, the sample processed at 1600 rpm exhibited the best pitting corrosion resistance. For all FS processed samples, the corrosion attack in the heat affected zone was pitting corrosion, whereas no intergranular corrosion was detected in this area.
文摘In the present study,AZ31 magnesium alloy sheets were processed by friction stir processing(FSP)to investigate the effect of the grain refinement and grain size distribution on the corrosion behavior.Grain refinement from a starting size of 16.4±6.8µm to 3.2±1.2µm was attained after FSP.Remarkably,bimodal grain size distribution was observed in the nugget zone with a combination of coarse(11.62±8.4µm)and fine grains(3.2±1.2µm).Due to the grain refinement,a slight improvement in the hardness was found in the nugget zone of FSPed AZ31.The bimodal grain size distribution in the stir zone showed pronounced influence on the corrosion rate of FSPed AZ31 as observed from the immersion and electrochemical tests.From the X-ray diffraction analysis,more amount of Mg(OH)_(2) was observed on FSPed AZ31 compared with the unprocessed AZ31.Polarization measurements demonstrated the higher corrosion current density for FSPed AZ31(8.92×10^(−5)A/cm^(2))compared with the unprocessed condition(2.90×10^(−5)A/cm^(2))that can be attributed to the texture effect and large variations in the grain size which led to non-uniform galvanic intensities.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51001023)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Chinese Central Universities(No.N120407004)
文摘As-extruded ZK60 and ZK60-Y magnesium alloy plates were successfully processed via friction stir processing （FSP） at a tool rotation rate of 1600 r/rain and a traverse speed of 200 mm/min. FSP resulted in the formation of equiaxed recrystallized microstructures with the average grain sizes of ,-8.5 and -4.7 μm in the ZK60 and ZK60-Y alloys, respectively. Moreover, FSP broke and dispersed the MgZn2 and W-phase （Mg3Zn3Y2） particles and dissolved MgZn2 phase in the FSP ZK60 alloy. With the addition of rare earth element yttrium （Y） into the ZK60 alloy, the ratio of the high angle grain boundaries （HAGBs） in the FSP alloys increased from 64% to 90%, and a certain amount of twins appeared in the FSP ZK60-Y alloy. The maximum elongation of 1200% and optimum strain rate of 3 X 10-3 s-1 achieved at 450 °C in the FSP ZK60-Y alloy were substantially higher than those of the FSP ZK60 alloy. This is attributed to the fine grains with high ratio of HAGBs and the distribution of a large number of dispersed second phase particles with high thermal stability in the FSP ZK60-Y alloy. Grain boundary sliding was identified as the primary deformation mechanism in the FSP ZK60 and ZK60-Y alloys from the superplastic data analyses and surficial morphology observations.
文摘Friction stir processing(FSP)is a novel solid state technique to synthesize metal matrix composites.In the present work,an attempt has been made to synthesize AZ31/TiC magnesium matrix composites using FSP and to analyze the microstructure using scanning electron microscopy.A groove was prepared on 6 mm thick AZ31 magnesium alloy plates and compacted with TiC particles.The width of the groove was varied to result in four different volume fraction of TiC particles(0,6,12 and 18 vol.%).A single pass FSP was carried out using a tool rotational speed of 1200 rpm,traverse speed of 40 mm/min and an axial force of 10 kN.Scanning electron microscopy was employed to study the microstructure of the synthesized composites.The results indicated that TiC particles were distributed uniformly in the magnesium matrix without the formation of clusters.There was no interfacial reaction between the magnesium matrix and the TiC particle.TiC particles were properly bonded to the magnesium matrix.
文摘A comparative study on the surface properties of Al-SiC-multi walled carbon nanotubes (CNT) and Al-SiC-graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) hybrid composites fabricated via friction stir processing (FSP) was documented. Microstructural characterization reveals a more homogeneous dispersion of GNPs in the Al matrix as compared to CNTs. Dislocation blockade by SiC and GNP particles along with the defect-free interface between the matrix and reinforcements is also observed. Nanoindentation study reveals a remarkable ~207% and ~27% increment in surface nano-hardness of Al-SiC-GNP and Al-SiC-CNT hybrid composite compared to as-received Al6061 alloy, respectively. On the other hand, the microhardness values of Al-SiC-GNP and Al-SiC-CNT are increased by ~36% and ~17% relative to as-received Al6061 alloy, respectively. Tribological assessment reveals ~56% decrease in the specific wear rate of Al-SiC-GNP hybrid composite, whereas it is increased by ~122% in Al-SiC-CNT composite. The higher strength of Al-SiC-GNP composite is attributed to the mechanical exfoliation of GNPs to few layered graphene (FLG) in the presence of SiC. Also, various mechanisms such as thermal mismatch, grain refinement, and Orowan looping contribute significantly towards the strengthening of composites. Moreover, the formation of tribolayer by the squeezed-out GNP on the surface is responsible for the improved tribological performance of the composites. Raman spectroscopy and various other characterization methods corroborate the results.
文摘To expand the application of wire-arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)in aluminum alloy forming com-ponents,it is vitally important to reduce the porosity,refine microstructure,and thereby improve the mechanical properties of the components.In this study,the interlayer friction stir processing(FSP)tech-nique was employed to assist the WAAM of 4043 Al-Si alloy,and the related effects on the microstruc-ture evolutions and mechanical properties of the fabricated builds were systematacially investigated.As compared to the conventional WAAM processing of Al-Si alloy,it was found that the introduction of in-terlayer FSP can effectively eliminate the pores,and both theα-Al dendrites and Si-rich eutectic network were severely broken up,leading to a remarkable enhancement in ductility and fatigue performance.The average yield strength(YS)and ultimate tensile strength(UTS)of the Al-based components produced by the combination of WAAM and interlayer FSP methods were 88 and 148 MPa,respectively.Meanwhile,the elongation(EL)of 37.5%and 28.8%can be achieved in the horizontal and vertical directions,respec-tively.Such anisotropy of EL was attributed to the inhomogeneous microstructure in the stir zone(SZ).Notably,the stress concentration can be effectively reduced by the elimination of porosity and Si-rich eu-tectic network fragmentation by the interlayer FSP,and thus the fatigue behavior was improved with the fatigue strength and elongation increased by∼28%and∼108.7%,respectively.It is anticipated that this study will provide a powerful strategy and theoretical guidance for the WAAM fabrication of Al-based alloy components with high ductility and fatigue performance.
