Aiming at solve the difficulty and low dimensional accuracy in bending titanium alloy specimens at room temperature,we proposed a compound energy field(CEF)with laser and ultrasonic forming method.Through the conventi...Aiming at solve the difficulty and low dimensional accuracy in bending titanium alloy specimens at room temperature,we proposed a compound energy field(CEF)with laser and ultrasonic forming method.Through the conventional bending,laser-assisted energy field bending and CEF-assisted bending experiments on TC4 titanium alloy,the effects of bending force,laser-assisted energy field and CEF on the springback angle and fillet radius of TC4 titanium alloy specimens in V-shape bending were analyzed.The impact of the CEF-assisted bending process on the microstructure of TC4 titanium alloy was also investigated.The results show that CEF-assisted bending process has the advantages of high energy density,simple operation process and small influence area of the microstructure performances.It is effective in reducing the springback and fillet radius of bending specimens.Thus,CEF-assisted bending effectively improves the formability and surface quality of titanium alloy specimens.展开更多
M50 steel,commonly utilized in aircraft engine bearings,is susceptible to friction-induced failures,particularly in high-temperature service conditions.To address this issue,various strategies have been proposed,with ...M50 steel,commonly utilized in aircraft engine bearings,is susceptible to friction-induced failures,particularly in high-temperature service conditions.To address this issue,various strategies have been proposed,with laser shock peening(LSP)garnering significant attention due to its deeper residual stress penetration and excellent surface integrity,whereas the underlying strengthening mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated.In this study,we systematically investigate the impact of LSP treatment on the tribological properties of M50 steel at temperatures of 25 and 300℃,alongside elucidating the relevant micro-mechanisms.Microstructural analysis reveals that laser impact strengthening primarily arises from dislocation proliferation,resulting in a surface hardness increase of approximately 14%and the formation of a substantial compressive stress layer reaching a maximum value of about 1200 MPa,with a depth of around 2 mm.Friction test results demonstrate reduced coefficients of friction and wear rates following LSP treatment at both temperatures.Notably,a more pronounced reduction is observed at 300℃,with values decreasing by 41.4%and 55.8%,respectively.The enhanced performance is attributed to the synergistic interplay of compressive residual stresses,work-hardening layers,increased density of dislocations,and substantial microstructure refinement.展开更多
The addition of ceramic reinforcements provides a promising approach to achieving high-performance magnesium matrix composites.In this work,AZ91D magnesium alloys and 2 wt.%TiC/AZ91D composites have been manufactured ...The addition of ceramic reinforcements provides a promising approach to achieving high-performance magnesium matrix composites.In this work,AZ91D magnesium alloys and 2 wt.%TiC/AZ91D composites have been manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)with variations of laser processing parameters.The effect of TiC reinforcement addition on the laser absorption behaviors,forming quality,microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the magnesium alloys is investigated.The TiC addition improves the interactions of laser with alloy powder and laser absorption rate of alloy powder,and decreases powder spatter of powder bed.The results show that high relative density of~99.4%and good surface roughness of~12μm are obtained for the LPBF-fabricated composites.The TiC addition promotes the precipitation of β-Mg_(17)Al_(12)in the alloys and the transformation of coarse columnar to fine equiaxed grains,where the grains are refined to~3.1μm.The TiC/AZ91D composites exhibit high microhardness of 114.6±2.5 HV_(0.2),high tensile strength of~345.0 MPa and a uniform elongation~4.1%.The improvement of tensile strength for the composites is ascribed to the combination of grain refinement strengthening and Orowan strengthening fromβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates and Al_8Mn_5 nanoparticles.In the composites,the unmelted TiC particles can act as an anchor for the network structure of β-Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates,effectively impeding crack propagation and enhancing their performance.This work offers an insight to fabricating high-performance magnesium matrix composites by laser additive manufacturing.展开更多
The effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and mechanical performances of as-cast and wrought Al alloys has been attracting increasing attention recently.Rare earth addition has great potential in modifyi...The effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and mechanical performances of as-cast and wrought Al alloys has been attracting increasing attention recently.Rare earth addition has great potential in modifying the structure and improving the properties of materials.However,there are currently few reports about the effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and performances of Al alloys prepared via selective laser melting.Here,AlSi10Mg alloys were manufactured using selective laser melting,and the effect of Er addition was investigated.The results indicate that Er addition leads toα-Al refinement and modifies the minority Si phase.The formation of the Al_(3)Er phase induced by Er addition enhances the stren gth of the material.Modification of the Si phase also increases ductility.This strategy can help improve the mechanical performance of alum inum alloys prepared via selective laser melting.展开更多
In this work,a high-strength crack-free TiN/Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr composite was fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(L-PBF).A large amount of uniformly distributed L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti,Sc,Zr)nanoparticles were formed during the...In this work,a high-strength crack-free TiN/Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr composite was fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(L-PBF).A large amount of uniformly distributed L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti,Sc,Zr)nanoparticles were formed during the L-PBF process due to the partial melting and decomposition of TiN nanoparticles under a high temperature.These L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti,Sc,Zr)nanoparticles exhibited a highly coherent lattice relationship with the Al matrix.All the prepared TiN/Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr composite samples exhibit ultrafine grain mi-crostructure.In addition,the as-built composite containing 1.5 wt%TiN shows an excellent tensile prop-erty with a yield strength of over 580 MPa and an elongation of over 8%,which were much higher than those of wrought 7xxx alloys.The effects of various strengthening mechanisms were quantitatively estimated and the high strength of the alloy was mainly attributed to the refined microstructure,solid solution strengthening,and precipitation strengthening contributed by L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti,Sc,Zr)nanoparticles.展开更多
Significant contributions have been made to understanding the processing of various metal materials using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) for the design and fabrication of high-performance metal components in many fiel...Significant contributions have been made to understanding the processing of various metal materials using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) for the design and fabrication of high-performance metal components in many fields. For laser additive manufacturing, aluminum-based materials are regarded as difficult-to-fabricate materials be- cause of their special physical properties, including low density, low laser absorption, high thermal conductivity, and ease of oxidation. Currently, LPBF-formed structural materials require high densification, fine grains, high specific strength, high ductility, and optimized physical or chemical properties. Therefore, comprehensive un- derstanding of the fabrication and performance of Al-based materials processed by LPBF is of significant value. This paper covers emerging research on aluminum-based materials using LPBF, providing an overall view of the basic scientific mechanisms behind manufacturing. The state-of-the-art researches of aluminum-based materials for LPBF formability as well as the microstructures, properties and corresponding metallurgical mechanisms are reviewed. The mechanisms of some of the main defects (pores, cracks, balling, and oxide inclusions) and control measures are also discussed. A summary and outlook for the further development of Al-based materials for LPBF are addressed.展开更多
Ni3Al-based alloys are excellent candidates for the structural materials used for turbine engines due to their excellent high-temperature properties.This study aims at laser powder bed fusion and post-hot isostatic pr...Ni3Al-based alloys are excellent candidates for the structural materials used for turbine engines due to their excellent high-temperature properties.This study aims at laser powder bed fusion and post-hot isostatic pressing(HIP)treatment of Ni3Al-based IC^(-2)21 M alloy with a highγ0 volume fraction.The as-built samples exhibits unavoidable solidification cracking and ductility dip cracking,and the laser parameter optimization can reduce the crack density to 1.34 mm/mm^(2).Transmission electron microscope(TEM)analysis reveals ultra-fine nanoscaleγ0 phases in the as-built samples due to the high cooling rate during rapid solidification.After HIP treatment,a fully dense structure without cracking defects is achieved,which exhibits an equiaxed structure with grain size~120-180μm and irregularly shapedγ0 precipitates~1-3μm with a prominently high fraction of 86%.The room-temperature tensile test of as-built samples shows a high ultimate tensile strength(σUTS)of 1039.7 MPa and low fracture elongation of 6.4%.After HIP treatment,a significant improvement in ductility(15.7%)and a slight loss of strength(σUTS of 831.7 MPa)are obtained by eliminating the crack defects.Both the as-built and HIP samples exhibit retained highσUTS values of 589.8 MPa and 786.2 MPa,respectively,at 900C.The HIP samples exhibita slight decrease in ductility to~12.9%,indicating excellent high-temperature mechanical performance.Moreover,the abnormal increase in strength and decrease in ductility suggest the critical role of a highγ0 fraction in cracking formation.The intrinsic heat treatment during repeating thermal cycles can induce brittleness and trigger cracking initiation in the heat-affected zone with notable deteriorating ductility.The results indicate that the combination of LPBF and HIP can effectively reduce the crack density and enhance the mechanical properties of Ni_(3)Al-based alloy,making it a promising material for high-temperature applications.展开更多
The correlation between Si content （0.1%-0.5%, mass fraction） and pulse laser welding performance of AI-Mn-Mg aluminum alloy sheets was studied. The sheets were fabricated in the laboratory, with gauge of 0.45 mm, H...The correlation between Si content （0.1%-0.5%, mass fraction） and pulse laser welding performance of AI-Mn-Mg aluminum alloy sheets was studied. The sheets were fabricated in the laboratory, with gauge of 0.45 mm, H16 temper by pulse laser welding. It was found that no cracking existed in the welding pool as Si content was below 0.34%. However, when the Si content increased to 0.47%, cracking formed in the welding pool. Microstructure observations indicated that residual eutectic phases distributed at the grain boundaries were discontinuous and appeared to be small particles in lower Si content alloys; the residual eutectic phases distributed at the grain boundaries were partially continuous and appeared to be films in higher Si content alloys. These phenomena could explain why Si content adversely affected the laser welding performance.展开更多
Selective laser melting (SLM), as a rapid prototyping technology, has been widely used to manufacture high-performance metal components with complex structures, which vitally provides a broad platform for the developm...Selective laser melting (SLM), as a rapid prototyping technology, has been widely used to manufacture high-performance metal components with complex structures, which vitally provides a broad platform for the development and application of magnesium alloys. However, the poor laser formability of magnesium alloys has deleterious consequences in the application of SLM processing. This paper discusses the defect formation mechanisms during the SLM process and summarizes characteristics in terms of mechanical properties, oxidation and corrosion resistance. Current optimization schemes are reviewed from both macro and micro perspectives. Firstly, the relationship between process parameters and formability and material properties is clarified, and advanced optimization methods of the design of experiments, physical models, and machine learning are evaluated. Secondly, the effects of alloying elements, composite reinforcement, and post-treatment on the microstructure and properties of the SLMed magnesium alloy are reviewed. Finally, the future application development prospects are envisaged based on the comprehensive review. This work is significantly helpful to a better scientific understanding of SLMed magnesium alloy and puts forward some meaningful guiding opinions for the future work of magnesium alloy manufacturing.展开更多
In order to control the quality of spline shaft in rolling process, an efficient measurement method for rolling performance evaluation is essential. Here, a newly developed on-machine non-contact measurement prototype...In order to control the quality of spline shaft in rolling process, an efficient measurement method for rolling performance evaluation is essential. Here, a newly developed on-machine non-contact measurement prototype based on laser displacement sensor and rotary encoder is proposed. The prototype is intended for the automated evaluation of the spline shaft rolling performance by measuring the dimensional change of tooth root, which is correlated with the surface residual stress and micro-hardness. Laser displacement sensor and rotary encoder are used to record the polar radius and polar angle of each point on measuring section. Data are displayed in a polar coordinate system and fitted in a gear. Through multipoint curvature method, the roots of spline shaft are recognized automatically. Then, the dimensional change can be calculated by fitting the radius of the tooth root circle before and after rolling. Systematic error covering offset error is also analyzed and calibrated. At last, measurement test results show that the system has advantages of simple structure, high measurement precision(radius error < 0.6 μm), high measurement efficiency(measuring time < 2 s) and automatic control ability, providing a new opportunity for the efficient evaluation of various spline shafts in high-precision mechanical processing.展开更多
The 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coatings are deposited on 38CrMoAl substrate by air plasma spraying and laser-hybrid plasma spraying (LHPS) technologies,the coatings' microstructures and tribological performances were studied us...The 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coatings are deposited on 38CrMoAl substrate by air plasma spraying and laser-hybrid plasma spraying (LHPS) technologies,the coatings' microstructures and tribological performances were studied using an optical microscope,a scanning electron microscope,an X-ray diffraction,and an SRV high-temperature friction and wear tester.At the same time,the coating's bonding strength,microhardness are tested and analyzed.The test results indicate that the LHPS 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coating achieves metallurgy bonding and has higher bonding strength and higher microhardness than the air plasma spraying coating for the addition of the laser power.The laser power makes the 25NiCr-Cr3C2 powders melt more sufficiently and has good fluidity and uniformity and therefore the LHPS 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coating's microstructures become more compact and there are no big cracks and cavities in it.For the above changes,the LHPS 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coating has more excellent anti-high temperature abrasion performance and its friction coefficient is low and very stable,its main failure mechanism is a good combination of mild scratching and plastic deformation.展开更多
Thermoelectric technologies based on Seebeck and Peltier effects, as energy techniques able to directly convert heat into electricity and vice versa, hold promise for addressing the global energy and environmental pro...Thermoelectric technologies based on Seebeck and Peltier effects, as energy techniques able to directly convert heat into electricity and vice versa, hold promise for addressing the global energy and environmental problems. The development of efficient and low-cost thermo- electric modules is the key to their large-scale commercial applications. In this paper, using a non-equilibrium laser 3D printing technique, we focus an attention on the fabrication of mid-temperature p-type SnTe thermoelectric materials. The influence of laser power, scanning speed and layer thickness on the macro-defects, chemical and phase composition, microstructure and thermoelectric performance was systematically investigated. First and foremost, the processing parameter window for printing a highquality layer is determined. This is followed by the finite element method used to simulate and verify the influence of the laser-induced molten pool temperature distribution on the final composition and microstructure. Finally, the high-performance SnTe layer with 10 mm × 10 mm in area is produced within seconds with room temperature Seebeck coefficient close to that of SnTe manufactured by the traditional methods. Consequently, this work lays a solid foundation for the future fabrication of thermoelectric modules using laser non-equilibrium printing techniques.展开更多
Disordered-structure crystals have drawn increasing attention as promising ultrashort laser material hosts owing to their broad linewidth.Herein,a novel disordered Nd:YSr_(3)(PO_(4))_(3)(Nd:YSP)crystal with good quali...Disordered-structure crystals have drawn increasing attention as promising ultrashort laser material hosts owing to their broad linewidth.Herein,a novel disordered Nd:YSr_(3)(PO_(4))_(3)(Nd:YSP)crystal with good quality was successfully grown via the Czochralski pulling technique.The absorption and fluorescence spectra of the Nd:YSP single crystal were recorded at ambient temperature.The maximum absorption cross section for Nd:YSP single crystal is found to be approximately 3.89×10^(-20) cm^(2).The stimulated emission cross section for Nd:YSP crystal at~1060 nm was determined to be 7.64×10^(20) cm^(2) with the full width half maximum value of 22 nm.The fluorescence lifetime of the Nd3+ions in the Nd:YSP crystal is fitted to be 288μs.Diode-pumped continuous-wave laser operation is firstly realized at approximately 1060 nm.The maximum output power value from the Nd:YSP crystal is 714 mW,corresponding to a slope efficiency of-12.8%.The results indicate that the Nd:YSP crystal with a disordered structure may be a promising disordered laser host.展开更多
The cooperative effect of laser surface texturing(LST) and double glow plasma surface alloying on tribological performance of lubricated sliding contacts was investigated.A Nd:YAG laser was used to generate microdimpl...The cooperative effect of laser surface texturing(LST) and double glow plasma surface alloying on tribological performance of lubricated sliding contacts was investigated.A Nd:YAG laser was used to generate microdimples on steel surfaces. Dimples with the diameter of 150μm and the depth of 30-35μm distributed circumferentially on the disc surface.The alloying element Cr was sputtered to the laser texturing steel surface by double glow plasma technique.A deep diffusion layer with a thickness of 30μm and a high hardness of HV900 was formed in this alloy.Tribological experiments of three types of samples(smooth,texturing and texturing+alloying) were conducted with a ring-on-disc tribometer to simulate the face seal.It is found that,in comparison with smooth steel surfaces,the laser texturing samples significantly reduce the friction coefficient.Moreover,the lower wear rate of the sample treated with the two surface techniques is observed.展开更多
It is one of the future trends to create materials in situ by laser additive manufacturing. AlSi7Mg/nano-SiCp composites were successfully in situ prepared by selective laser melting in our previous study. After addin...It is one of the future trends to create materials in situ by laser additive manufacturing. AlSi7Mg/nano-SiCp composites were successfully in situ prepared by selective laser melting in our previous study. After adding 2 wt% nano-SiC particles, the tensile stress and strain increased to 502.94 ± 6.40 MPa and 10.64 ± 1.06%, respectively. For the first time in the present study, we systematically studied and compared the wear performance and corrosion behavior of AlSi7Mg with its composite. We conducted the ball-on-fl at frictional wear test at room temperature, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS), and the immersion corrosion tests in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The results showed that composite had higher wear resistance, while AlSi7Mg was more resistant to pitting corrosion. However, the further pitting corrosion of composite was restrained because of the in situ phase nano-Al4C3 and the residual nano-SiCp.展开更多
The fatigue performance and fracture mechanism of laser welded twinning induced plasticity（TWIP）steel joint were investigated experimentally based on the evolution of microstructure and micromechanical properties.Th...The fatigue performance and fracture mechanism of laser welded twinning induced plasticity（TWIP）steel joint were investigated experimentally based on the evolution of microstructure and micromechanical properties.The optical microscopy was used to analyze the evolution of microstructure.The variation of composition and phase structure of fusion zone were detected by energy dispersive X-ray and X-ray diffraction spectrometers.The micromechanical behaviors of the various zones were characterized using nanoindentation.The static tensile test and high cycle fatigue test were performed to evaluate the mechanical properties of welded joint and base metal.The microstructures,tensile properties and fatigue strength of base metal as well as welded metal were analyzed.The fatigue fracture surfaces of base metal and welded joint were observed by means of scanning electron microscopy,in order to identify fatigue crack initiation sites and propagation mechanisms.Moreover,the fatigue fracture characteristics and mechanisms for the laser welded TWIP steel joints were analyzed.展开更多
Traditional electrode manufacturing for lithium-ion batteries is well established,reliable,and has already reached high processing speeds and improvements in production costs.For modern electric vehicles,however,the n...Traditional electrode manufacturing for lithium-ion batteries is well established,reliable,and has already reached high processing speeds and improvements in production costs.For modern electric vehicles,however,the need for batteries with high gravimetric and volumetric energy densities at cell level is increasing;and new production concepts are required for this purpose.During the last decade,laser processing of battery materials emerged as a promising processing tool for either improving manufacturing flexibility and product reliability or enhancing battery performances.Laser cutting and welding already reached a high level of maturity and it is obvious that in the near future they will become frequently implemented in battery production lines.This review focuses on laser texturing of electrode materials due to its high potential for significantly enhancing battery performances beyond state-of-the-art.Technical approaches and processing strategies for new electrode architectures and concepts will be presented and discussed with regard to energy and power density requirements.The boost of electrochemical performances due to laser texturing of energy storage materials is currently proven at the laboratory scale.However,promising developments in high-power,ultrafast laser technology may push laser structuring of batteries to the next technical readiness level soon.For demonstration in pilot lines adapted to future cell production,process upscaling regarding footprint area and processing speed are the main issues as well as the economic aspects with regards to CapEx amortization and the benefits resulting from the next generation battery.This review begins with an introduction of the three-dimensional battery and thick film concept,made possible by laser texturing.Laser processing of electrode components,namely current collectors,anodes,and cathodes will be presented.Different types of electrode architectures,such as holes,grids,and lines,were generated;their impact on battery performances are illustrated.The usage of high-energy materials,which are on the threshold of commercialization,is highlighted.Battery performance increase is triggered by controlling lithium-ion diffusion kinetics in liquid electrolyte filled porous electrodes.This review concludes with a discussion of various laser parameter tasks for process upscaling in a new type of extreme manufacturing.展开更多
A Yb^(3+):KBaY(MoO_(4))_(3)(Yb^(3+):KBYM)crystal with dimensions of 51 mm×27 mm × 10 mm was successfully grown by the TSSG method.The characteristics of the crystal structure and probability of good optical ...A Yb^(3+):KBaY(MoO_(4))_(3)(Yb^(3+):KBYM)crystal with dimensions of 51 mm×27 mm × 10 mm was successfully grown by the TSSG method.The characteristics of the crystal structure and probability of good optical properties were analyzed.The absorption and emission spectra of Yb^(3+):KBYM crystal exhibit broadened bands,with the maximum absorption cross-sections of 1.17 × 10^(-20),1.44×10^(-20) and 1.37 × 10^(-20) cm^(2) at976 nm for X-,Y-and Z-polarizations,respectively.The corresponding absorption FWHMs are as wide as 77,46 and 55 nm.The well-known re-absorption effect of Yb^(3+) in the crystal is discussed.Two methods,the Fiichtbauer-Ladenburg method(FL)and reciprocity method(RM)were adopted to compute the emission cross-sections and results show a certain discrepancy but the errors are allowable.The laser potentiality of the Yb^(3+):KBYM crystal was also evaluated by calculations of minimum inversion fractionβmin,saturation pump intensity Isat,the minimum pump intensity Imin and gain cross-sections spectra.Laser experiment was carried out and Watt-level continuous wave laser has been realized.Results indicate that the Yb^(3+):KBYM crystal with a disordered structure may be a potential laser media that can be used to generate tunable and ultrashort pulse laser emissions with high quality beam.展开更多
The influences of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells (MQWs) and AlGaN electron-blocking layers (EBL) on the performance of GaN-based violet laser diodes are investigated. Compared with the InGaN/GaN MQWs grown at two di...The influences of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells (MQWs) and AlGaN electron-blocking layers (EBL) on the performance of GaN-based violet laser diodes are investigated. Compared with the InGaN/GaN MQWs grown at two different temperatures, the same-temperature growth of InGaN well and GaN barrier layers has a positive effect on the threshold current and slope efficiency of laser diodes, indicating that the quality of MQWs is improved. In addition, the performance of GaN laser diodes could be further improved by increasing Al content in the AlGaN EBL due to the fact that the electron leakage current could be reduced by properly increasing the barrier height of AlGaN EBL. The violet laser diode with a peak output power of 20 W is obtained.展开更多
A comparative study on the laser performance between bonding and non-bonding Er,Pr:GYSGG rods side-pumped by 970-nm laser diodes(LDs) is conducted for the thermal lensing compensation. The analyses of the thermal dist...A comparative study on the laser performance between bonding and non-bonding Er,Pr:GYSGG rods side-pumped by 970-nm laser diodes(LDs) is conducted for the thermal lensing compensation. The analyses of the thermal distribution and thermal focal length show that the bonding rod possesses a high cooling efficiency and weak thermal lensing effect compared with the conventional Er,Pr:GYSGG rod. Moreover, the laser characteristics of maximum output power, slope efficiency, and laser beam quality of the bonding rod with concave end-faces operated at 2.79 μm are improved under the high-repetition-rate operation. A maximum output power of 13.96 W is achieved at 150-Hz and 200-μs pulse width,corresponding to a slope efficiency of 17.7% and an electrical-to-optical efficiency of 12.9%. All results suggest that the combination of thermal bonding and concave end-face is a suitable structure for thermal lensing compensation.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52075347,51575364)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Provincial(No.2022-MS-295)。
文摘Aiming at solve the difficulty and low dimensional accuracy in bending titanium alloy specimens at room temperature,we proposed a compound energy field(CEF)with laser and ultrasonic forming method.Through the conventional bending,laser-assisted energy field bending and CEF-assisted bending experiments on TC4 titanium alloy,the effects of bending force,laser-assisted energy field and CEF on the springback angle and fillet radius of TC4 titanium alloy specimens in V-shape bending were analyzed.The impact of the CEF-assisted bending process on the microstructure of TC4 titanium alloy was also investigated.The results show that CEF-assisted bending process has the advantages of high energy density,simple operation process and small influence area of the microstructure performances.It is effective in reducing the springback and fillet radius of bending specimens.Thus,CEF-assisted bending effectively improves the formability and surface quality of titanium alloy specimens.
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.2017-VII-0003-0096)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52205240 and 52201140)+2 种基金the Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by CAST(Grant No.YESS20200321)the Natural Science Foundation for Youths of Shaanxi Province(No.2023-JC-QN-0521)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2022M723874).
文摘M50 steel,commonly utilized in aircraft engine bearings,is susceptible to friction-induced failures,particularly in high-temperature service conditions.To address this issue,various strategies have been proposed,with laser shock peening(LSP)garnering significant attention due to its deeper residual stress penetration and excellent surface integrity,whereas the underlying strengthening mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated.In this study,we systematically investigate the impact of LSP treatment on the tribological properties of M50 steel at temperatures of 25 and 300℃,alongside elucidating the relevant micro-mechanisms.Microstructural analysis reveals that laser impact strengthening primarily arises from dislocation proliferation,resulting in a surface hardness increase of approximately 14%and the formation of a substantial compressive stress layer reaching a maximum value of about 1200 MPa,with a depth of around 2 mm.Friction test results demonstrate reduced coefficients of friction and wear rates following LSP treatment at both temperatures.Notably,a more pronounced reduction is observed at 300℃,with values decreasing by 41.4%and 55.8%,respectively.The enhanced performance is attributed to the synergistic interplay of compressive residual stresses,work-hardening layers,increased density of dislocations,and substantial microstructure refinement.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52205382,52225503)National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFB4603300)+1 种基金Key Research and Development Program of Jiangsu Province(BZ2024019,BE2022069)International Joint Laboratory of Sustainable Manufacturing,Ministry of Education and the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(NG2024014,XCA2300501)。
文摘The addition of ceramic reinforcements provides a promising approach to achieving high-performance magnesium matrix composites.In this work,AZ91D magnesium alloys and 2 wt.%TiC/AZ91D composites have been manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)with variations of laser processing parameters.The effect of TiC reinforcement addition on the laser absorption behaviors,forming quality,microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of the magnesium alloys is investigated.The TiC addition improves the interactions of laser with alloy powder and laser absorption rate of alloy powder,and decreases powder spatter of powder bed.The results show that high relative density of~99.4%and good surface roughness of~12μm are obtained for the LPBF-fabricated composites.The TiC addition promotes the precipitation of β-Mg_(17)Al_(12)in the alloys and the transformation of coarse columnar to fine equiaxed grains,where the grains are refined to~3.1μm.The TiC/AZ91D composites exhibit high microhardness of 114.6±2.5 HV_(0.2),high tensile strength of~345.0 MPa and a uniform elongation~4.1%.The improvement of tensile strength for the composites is ascribed to the combination of grain refinement strengthening and Orowan strengthening fromβ-Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates and Al_8Mn_5 nanoparticles.In the composites,the unmelted TiC particles can act as an anchor for the network structure of β-Mg_(17)Al_(12)precipitates,effectively impeding crack propagation and enhancing their performance.This work offers an insight to fabricating high-performance magnesium matrix composites by laser additive manufacturing.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51974092,U21A2043)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2020A1515110136,2020B1515120065,2022B1515120066)Dongguan Science and Technology Special Agent Project(20221800500212)。
文摘The effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and mechanical performances of as-cast and wrought Al alloys has been attracting increasing attention recently.Rare earth addition has great potential in modifying the structure and improving the properties of materials.However,there are currently few reports about the effect of rare earth addition on the microstructure and performances of Al alloys prepared via selective laser melting.Here,AlSi10Mg alloys were manufactured using selective laser melting,and the effect of Er addition was investigated.The results indicate that Er addition leads toα-Al refinement and modifies the minority Si phase.The formation of the Al_(3)Er phase induced by Er addition enhances the stren gth of the material.Modification of the Si phase also increases ductility.This strategy can help improve the mechanical performance of alum inum alloys prepared via selective laser melting.
基金Zhiyu Xiao acknowledges the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274363)the Guangdong Basic Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2022A1515010558)+2 种基金Chaofeng Gao acknowledges the financial support by the Guangdong Basic Applied Basic Research Founda-tion,China(No.2022A1515011597)J.T.Zhang acknowledges the financial support by the Guangdong Basic Applied Basic Research Foundation,China(No.2022A1515240065)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Guangzhou,China(No.202201010526).
文摘In this work,a high-strength crack-free TiN/Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr composite was fabricated by laser powder bed fusion(L-PBF).A large amount of uniformly distributed L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti,Sc,Zr)nanoparticles were formed during the L-PBF process due to the partial melting and decomposition of TiN nanoparticles under a high temperature.These L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti,Sc,Zr)nanoparticles exhibited a highly coherent lattice relationship with the Al matrix.All the prepared TiN/Al-Mn-Mg-Sc-Zr composite samples exhibit ultrafine grain mi-crostructure.In addition,the as-built composite containing 1.5 wt%TiN shows an excellent tensile prop-erty with a yield strength of over 580 MPa and an elongation of over 8%,which were much higher than those of wrought 7xxx alloys.The effects of various strengthening mechanisms were quantitatively estimated and the high strength of the alloy was mainly attributed to the refined microstructure,solid solution strengthening,and precipitation strengthening contributed by L1_(2)-Al_(3)(Ti,Sc,Zr)nanoparticles.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52225503)Key Research and Development Pro-gram of Jiangsu Province(Grant Nos.BE2022069 and BE2022069-1)+2 种基金The Pre-research Project of Civil Aerospace Technology(Grant No.D020302)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant No.KYCX23_0366)State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures(Grant No.MCAS-S-0423G01).
文摘Significant contributions have been made to understanding the processing of various metal materials using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) for the design and fabrication of high-performance metal components in many fields. For laser additive manufacturing, aluminum-based materials are regarded as difficult-to-fabricate materials be- cause of their special physical properties, including low density, low laser absorption, high thermal conductivity, and ease of oxidation. Currently, LPBF-formed structural materials require high densification, fine grains, high specific strength, high ductility, and optimized physical or chemical properties. Therefore, comprehensive un- derstanding of the fabrication and performance of Al-based materials processed by LPBF is of significant value. This paper covers emerging research on aluminum-based materials using LPBF, providing an overall view of the basic scientific mechanisms behind manufacturing. The state-of-the-art researches of aluminum-based materials for LPBF formability as well as the microstructures, properties and corresponding metallurgical mechanisms are reviewed. The mechanisms of some of the main defects (pores, cracks, balling, and oxide inclusions) and control measures are also discussed. A summary and outlook for the further development of Al-based materials for LPBF are addressed.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China[grant numbers 2019YFA0705300,2021YFB3702502]National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers 52001191,52127807,52271035]+3 种基金Independent Research Project of State Key Laboratory of Advanced Special Steel,Shanghai Key Laboratory of Advanced FerrometallurgyShanghai University,China[grant numbers SKLASS 2022-Z10]the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai,China[grant.23ZR1421500]SPMI Project from Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology,China[grant.SPMI2022-06].
文摘Ni3Al-based alloys are excellent candidates for the structural materials used for turbine engines due to their excellent high-temperature properties.This study aims at laser powder bed fusion and post-hot isostatic pressing(HIP)treatment of Ni3Al-based IC^(-2)21 M alloy with a highγ0 volume fraction.The as-built samples exhibits unavoidable solidification cracking and ductility dip cracking,and the laser parameter optimization can reduce the crack density to 1.34 mm/mm^(2).Transmission electron microscope(TEM)analysis reveals ultra-fine nanoscaleγ0 phases in the as-built samples due to the high cooling rate during rapid solidification.After HIP treatment,a fully dense structure without cracking defects is achieved,which exhibits an equiaxed structure with grain size~120-180μm and irregularly shapedγ0 precipitates~1-3μm with a prominently high fraction of 86%.The room-temperature tensile test of as-built samples shows a high ultimate tensile strength(σUTS)of 1039.7 MPa and low fracture elongation of 6.4%.After HIP treatment,a significant improvement in ductility(15.7%)and a slight loss of strength(σUTS of 831.7 MPa)are obtained by eliminating the crack defects.Both the as-built and HIP samples exhibit retained highσUTS values of 589.8 MPa and 786.2 MPa,respectively,at 900C.The HIP samples exhibita slight decrease in ductility to~12.9%,indicating excellent high-temperature mechanical performance.Moreover,the abnormal increase in strength and decrease in ductility suggest the critical role of a highγ0 fraction in cracking formation.The intrinsic heat treatment during repeating thermal cycles can induce brittleness and trigger cracking initiation in the heat-affected zone with notable deteriorating ductility.The results indicate that the combination of LPBF and HIP can effectively reduce the crack density and enhance the mechanical properties of Ni_(3)Al-based alloy,making it a promising material for high-temperature applications.
基金Project(2011KJZD04)supported by the CHINALCO Science and Development Foundation,China
文摘The correlation between Si content （0.1%-0.5%, mass fraction） and pulse laser welding performance of AI-Mn-Mg aluminum alloy sheets was studied. The sheets were fabricated in the laboratory, with gauge of 0.45 mm, H16 temper by pulse laser welding. It was found that no cracking existed in the welding pool as Si content was below 0.34%. However, when the Si content increased to 0.47%, cracking formed in the welding pool. Microstructure observations indicated that residual eutectic phases distributed at the grain boundaries were discontinuous and appeared to be small particles in lower Si content alloys; the residual eutectic phases distributed at the grain boundaries were partially continuous and appeared to be films in higher Si content alloys. These phenomena could explain why Si content adversely affected the laser welding performance.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52201105 and 52101124)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities in China(No.2021CDJQY-024)+1 种基金the Research Project from Chongqing Key Laboratory of Metal Ad-ditive Manufacturing(3D Printing)in Chongqing University(No.02090011044158)the Foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Mechanical Transmission(No.SKLMT-ZZKT-2022R03 andSKLMT-ZZKT-2022M12).
文摘Selective laser melting (SLM), as a rapid prototyping technology, has been widely used to manufacture high-performance metal components with complex structures, which vitally provides a broad platform for the development and application of magnesium alloys. However, the poor laser formability of magnesium alloys has deleterious consequences in the application of SLM processing. This paper discusses the defect formation mechanisms during the SLM process and summarizes characteristics in terms of mechanical properties, oxidation and corrosion resistance. Current optimization schemes are reviewed from both macro and micro perspectives. Firstly, the relationship between process parameters and formability and material properties is clarified, and advanced optimization methods of the design of experiments, physical models, and machine learning are evaluated. Secondly, the effects of alloying elements, composite reinforcement, and post-treatment on the microstructure and properties of the SLMed magnesium alloy are reviewed. Finally, the future application development prospects are envisaged based on the comprehensive review. This work is significantly helpful to a better scientific understanding of SLMed magnesium alloy and puts forward some meaningful guiding opinions for the future work of magnesium alloy manufacturing.
基金Supported by Industrial Technology Development Program of China(Grant Nos.JCKY2017208C005,A0920132008)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51575049)
文摘In order to control the quality of spline shaft in rolling process, an efficient measurement method for rolling performance evaluation is essential. Here, a newly developed on-machine non-contact measurement prototype based on laser displacement sensor and rotary encoder is proposed. The prototype is intended for the automated evaluation of the spline shaft rolling performance by measuring the dimensional change of tooth root, which is correlated with the surface residual stress and micro-hardness. Laser displacement sensor and rotary encoder are used to record the polar radius and polar angle of each point on measuring section. Data are displayed in a polar coordinate system and fitted in a gear. Through multipoint curvature method, the roots of spline shaft are recognized automatically. Then, the dimensional change can be calculated by fitting the radius of the tooth root circle before and after rolling. Systematic error covering offset error is also analyzed and calibrated. At last, measurement test results show that the system has advantages of simple structure, high measurement precision(radius error < 0.6 μm), high measurement efficiency(measuring time < 2 s) and automatic control ability, providing a new opportunity for the efficient evaluation of various spline shafts in high-precision mechanical processing.
文摘The 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coatings are deposited on 38CrMoAl substrate by air plasma spraying and laser-hybrid plasma spraying (LHPS) technologies,the coatings' microstructures and tribological performances were studied using an optical microscope,a scanning electron microscope,an X-ray diffraction,and an SRV high-temperature friction and wear tester.At the same time,the coating's bonding strength,microhardness are tested and analyzed.The test results indicate that the LHPS 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coating achieves metallurgy bonding and has higher bonding strength and higher microhardness than the air plasma spraying coating for the addition of the laser power.The laser power makes the 25NiCr-Cr3C2 powders melt more sufficiently and has good fluidity and uniformity and therefore the LHPS 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coating's microstructures become more compact and there are no big cracks and cavities in it.For the above changes,the LHPS 25NiCr-Cr3C2 coating has more excellent anti-high temperature abrasion performance and its friction coefficient is low and very stable,its main failure mechanism is a good combination of mild scratching and plastic deformation.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 51401153 and 51772232)the Program of the Ministry of Education of China for Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities of China (No. B07040)
文摘Thermoelectric technologies based on Seebeck and Peltier effects, as energy techniques able to directly convert heat into electricity and vice versa, hold promise for addressing the global energy and environmental problems. The development of efficient and low-cost thermo- electric modules is the key to their large-scale commercial applications. In this paper, using a non-equilibrium laser 3D printing technique, we focus an attention on the fabrication of mid-temperature p-type SnTe thermoelectric materials. The influence of laser power, scanning speed and layer thickness on the macro-defects, chemical and phase composition, microstructure and thermoelectric performance was systematically investigated. First and foremost, the processing parameter window for printing a highquality layer is determined. This is followed by the finite element method used to simulate and verify the influence of the laser-induced molten pool temperature distribution on the final composition and microstructure. Finally, the high-performance SnTe layer with 10 mm × 10 mm in area is produced within seconds with room temperature Seebeck coefficient close to that of SnTe manufactured by the traditional methods. Consequently, this work lays a solid foundation for the future fabrication of thermoelectric modules using laser non-equilibrium printing techniques.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51872165)the Primary Research&Development Plan of Shandong Province(2019JZZY010313)。
文摘Disordered-structure crystals have drawn increasing attention as promising ultrashort laser material hosts owing to their broad linewidth.Herein,a novel disordered Nd:YSr_(3)(PO_(4))_(3)(Nd:YSP)crystal with good quality was successfully grown via the Czochralski pulling technique.The absorption and fluorescence spectra of the Nd:YSP single crystal were recorded at ambient temperature.The maximum absorption cross section for Nd:YSP single crystal is found to be approximately 3.89×10^(-20) cm^(2).The stimulated emission cross section for Nd:YSP crystal at~1060 nm was determined to be 7.64×10^(20) cm^(2) with the full width half maximum value of 22 nm.The fluorescence lifetime of the Nd3+ions in the Nd:YSP crystal is fitted to be 288μs.Diode-pumped continuous-wave laser operation is firstly realized at approximately 1060 nm.The maximum output power value from the Nd:YSP crystal is 714 mW,corresponding to a slope efficiency of-12.8%.The results indicate that the Nd:YSP crystal with a disordered structure may be a promising disordered laser host.
基金Project(2007046) supported by High Technology Research Project of Jiangsu Province,China
文摘The cooperative effect of laser surface texturing(LST) and double glow plasma surface alloying on tribological performance of lubricated sliding contacts was investigated.A Nd:YAG laser was used to generate microdimples on steel surfaces. Dimples with the diameter of 150μm and the depth of 30-35μm distributed circumferentially on the disc surface.The alloying element Cr was sputtered to the laser texturing steel surface by double glow plasma technique.A deep diffusion layer with a thickness of 30μm and a high hardness of HV900 was formed in this alloy.Tribological experiments of three types of samples(smooth,texturing and texturing+alloying) were conducted with a ring-on-disc tribometer to simulate the face seal.It is found that,in comparison with smooth steel surfaces,the laser texturing samples significantly reduce the friction coefficient.Moreover,the lower wear rate of the sample treated with the two surface techniques is observed.
基金financially supported by the Natural and Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51775208,51922044)the Hubei Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(No.0216110085)+2 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program“Additive Manufacturing and Laser Manufacturing”(No.2016YFB1100101)the Wuhan Plan of Science and Technology(No.2018010401011281)the Academic Frontier Youth Team(Nos.2017QYTD06,2018QYTD04)at Huazhong University of Science and Technology(HUST)。
文摘It is one of the future trends to create materials in situ by laser additive manufacturing. AlSi7Mg/nano-SiCp composites were successfully in situ prepared by selective laser melting in our previous study. After adding 2 wt% nano-SiC particles, the tensile stress and strain increased to 502.94 ± 6.40 MPa and 10.64 ± 1.06%, respectively. For the first time in the present study, we systematically studied and compared the wear performance and corrosion behavior of AlSi7Mg with its composite. We conducted the ball-on-fl at frictional wear test at room temperature, potentiodynamic polarization, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS), and the immersion corrosion tests in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution. The results showed that composite had higher wear resistance, while AlSi7Mg was more resistant to pitting corrosion. However, the further pitting corrosion of composite was restrained because of the in situ phase nano-Al4C3 and the residual nano-SiCp.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51374151,21201129)Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province of China(20111101053)Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province of China(2011011020-2)
文摘The fatigue performance and fracture mechanism of laser welded twinning induced plasticity（TWIP）steel joint were investigated experimentally based on the evolution of microstructure and micromechanical properties.The optical microscopy was used to analyze the evolution of microstructure.The variation of composition and phase structure of fusion zone were detected by energy dispersive X-ray and X-ray diffraction spectrometers.The micromechanical behaviors of the various zones were characterized using nanoindentation.The static tensile test and high cycle fatigue test were performed to evaluate the mechanical properties of welded joint and base metal.The microstructures,tensile properties and fatigue strength of base metal as well as welded metal were analyzed.The fatigue fracture surfaces of base metal and welded joint were observed by means of scanning electron microscopy,in order to identify fatigue crack initiation sites and propagation mechanisms.Moreover,the fatigue fracture characteristics and mechanisms for the laser welded TWIP steel joints were analyzed.
基金The research to anode material development received funding from the German Research Foundation(DFG,project No.392322200)the development of cathode materials and upscaling strategies was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research(Project NextGen-3DBat,03XP0198F).
文摘Traditional electrode manufacturing for lithium-ion batteries is well established,reliable,and has already reached high processing speeds and improvements in production costs.For modern electric vehicles,however,the need for batteries with high gravimetric and volumetric energy densities at cell level is increasing;and new production concepts are required for this purpose.During the last decade,laser processing of battery materials emerged as a promising processing tool for either improving manufacturing flexibility and product reliability or enhancing battery performances.Laser cutting and welding already reached a high level of maturity and it is obvious that in the near future they will become frequently implemented in battery production lines.This review focuses on laser texturing of electrode materials due to its high potential for significantly enhancing battery performances beyond state-of-the-art.Technical approaches and processing strategies for new electrode architectures and concepts will be presented and discussed with regard to energy and power density requirements.The boost of electrochemical performances due to laser texturing of energy storage materials is currently proven at the laboratory scale.However,promising developments in high-power,ultrafast laser technology may push laser structuring of batteries to the next technical readiness level soon.For demonstration in pilot lines adapted to future cell production,process upscaling regarding footprint area and processing speed are the main issues as well as the economic aspects with regards to CapEx amortization and the benefits resulting from the next generation battery.This review begins with an introduction of the three-dimensional battery and thick film concept,made possible by laser texturing.Laser processing of electrode components,namely current collectors,anodes,and cathodes will be presented.Different types of electrode architectures,such as holes,grids,and lines,were generated;their impact on battery performances are illustrated.The usage of high-energy materials,which are on the threshold of commercialization,is highlighted.Battery performance increase is triggered by controlling lithium-ion diffusion kinetics in liquid electrolyte filled porous electrodes.This review concludes with a discussion of various laser parameter tasks for process upscaling in a new type of extreme manufacturing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61765002,11647107,51762003,11764004,11764014)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20171BAB202038,20202ACBL214020,20202ACBL202003,GJJ180753)。
文摘A Yb^(3+):KBaY(MoO_(4))_(3)(Yb^(3+):KBYM)crystal with dimensions of 51 mm×27 mm × 10 mm was successfully grown by the TSSG method.The characteristics of the crystal structure and probability of good optical properties were analyzed.The absorption and emission spectra of Yb^(3+):KBYM crystal exhibit broadened bands,with the maximum absorption cross-sections of 1.17 × 10^(-20),1.44×10^(-20) and 1.37 × 10^(-20) cm^(2) at976 nm for X-,Y-and Z-polarizations,respectively.The corresponding absorption FWHMs are as wide as 77,46 and 55 nm.The well-known re-absorption effect of Yb^(3+) in the crystal is discussed.Two methods,the Fiichtbauer-Ladenburg method(FL)and reciprocity method(RM)were adopted to compute the emission cross-sections and results show a certain discrepancy but the errors are allowable.The laser potentiality of the Yb^(3+):KBYM crystal was also evaluated by calculations of minimum inversion fractionβmin,saturation pump intensity Isat,the minimum pump intensity Imin and gain cross-sections spectra.Laser experiment was carried out and Watt-level continuous wave laser has been realized.Results indicate that the Yb^(3+):KBYM crystal with a disordered structure may be a potential laser media that can be used to generate tunable and ultrashort pulse laser emissions with high quality beam.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China under Grant No 2016YFB0401801the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 61574135,61574134,61474142,61474110,61377020,61376089,and 61223005the One Hundred Person Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘The influences of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells (MQWs) and AlGaN electron-blocking layers (EBL) on the performance of GaN-based violet laser diodes are investigated. Compared with the InGaN/GaN MQWs grown at two different temperatures, the same-temperature growth of InGaN well and GaN barrier layers has a positive effect on the threshold current and slope efficiency of laser diodes, indicating that the quality of MQWs is improved. In addition, the performance of GaN laser diodes could be further improved by increasing Al content in the AlGaN EBL due to the fact that the electron leakage current could be reduced by properly increasing the barrier height of AlGaN EBL. The violet laser diode with a peak output power of 20 W is obtained.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51872290,51702322,and 51802307)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFB1102301)
文摘A comparative study on the laser performance between bonding and non-bonding Er,Pr:GYSGG rods side-pumped by 970-nm laser diodes(LDs) is conducted for the thermal lensing compensation. The analyses of the thermal distribution and thermal focal length show that the bonding rod possesses a high cooling efficiency and weak thermal lensing effect compared with the conventional Er,Pr:GYSGG rod. Moreover, the laser characteristics of maximum output power, slope efficiency, and laser beam quality of the bonding rod with concave end-faces operated at 2.79 μm are improved under the high-repetition-rate operation. A maximum output power of 13.96 W is achieved at 150-Hz and 200-μs pulse width,corresponding to a slope efficiency of 17.7% and an electrical-to-optical efficiency of 12.9%. All results suggest that the combination of thermal bonding and concave end-face is a suitable structure for thermal lensing compensation.
