Waveform control method was commonly adopted to reduce the spatter of CO2 arc welding and improve the weld formation. It certainly would reduce the self-regulation ability of arc due to the adoption of segmented const...Waveform control method was commonly adopted to reduce the spatter of CO2 arc welding and improve the weld formation. It certainly would reduce the self-regulation ability of arc due to the adoption of segmented constant current control which especially led to arc＂ blowout with the abrupt change oat＂ arc＂ length or downward welding. Therefore alterative wire-feed system based on arc voltage negative feedback was put forward to improve the .stability of arc＂ length in this paper. Double closed-loop and double fuzzy P1 regulation were adopted in this system. Fuzzy control of induced voltage was adopted in the inner-loop which improved the stability and fast response of wire-feed system. Fuzz）＂ control of arc＂ voltage negative feedback was used in the outer-loop whose output .served as the input of negative feedback regulation of inner-loop induced voltage. This method could remain arc＂ length and weld penetration unchan, ged on the basils of reducing spatter and improving formation and it was proved by downward welding tests.展开更多
The low accuracy of wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)is one of the main factors limiting its development,and is detrimental to the mechanical properties of WAAM structures.This study primarily investigated the eff...The low accuracy of wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)is one of the main factors limiting its development,and is detrimental to the mechanical properties of WAAM structures.This study primarily investigated the effects of wire-feeding directions and positions of the molten pool on the quality and accuracy of unsupported WAAM.First,the three-dimensional(3D)morphology and volume of unsupported rods manufactured with different wirefeeding directions were quantitatively evaluated using a 3D scanning method.The effects of the wire-feeding direction and arc length on the volume and standard deviation of the unsupported rods are then discussed in detail.Finally,the influence of the wire-feeding direction on the quality and accuracy of unsupported WAAM is discussed and revealed by combining the temperature gradients,surface tension,and contact angles.The research revealed that feeding a wire into the high-temperature zone of the molten pool could reduce material spatter and achieve higher precision.The volume of the sample fed into the high-temperature zone was 120%of that fed into the low-temperature zone.This reduced not only the material waste but also the standard deviation of the diameter of the same group of samples.This research is of great significance and value for high-quality unsupported WAAM.展开更多
A novel Ti cored wire containing Ti B2,Al60 V40 and Ti6 Al4 V mixed powders was developed for wirefeed arc deposition of Ti B/Ti composite coating,to enhance the hardness and wear resistance of Ti alloy.Results showed...A novel Ti cored wire containing Ti B2,Al60 V40 and Ti6 Al4 V mixed powders was developed for wirefeed arc deposition of Ti B/Ti composite coating,to enhance the hardness and wear resistance of Ti alloy.Results showed that after experiencing several chemical reactions,the wire was melted in the arc zone and turned into nonuniform droplets composed of Ti-Al-V-B melt and undecomposed Ti B2 particles.With the increase of welding current,the detachment time of droplet shortened while the transfer frequency accelerated,accompanied by the improvement in coating surface quality.The spatial distribution of Ti B whiskers in coating was governed by welding current.A uniform distribution could be achieved as welding current was sufficient at the expense of elevated dilution ratio,while increasing wire feeding speed could compensate the dilution loss of Ti B whisker to some extent.The decomposition process of Ti B_(2)particles and the microstructure evolution mechanism of coating was discussed in detail.The optimum coating possessed uniform microstructure,relatively low dilution ratio,and high hardness(639.1 HV_(0.5))as compared with Ti6 Al4 V substrate(326 HV_(0.5)).Indentation morphology analysis verified the excellent performance was ascribed to the load-sharing strengthening of Ti B whiskers.This study provides a high-efficiency fabrication method for the ever-developing titanium matrix composites(TMCs)coating.展开更多
This study carried out the underwater and in-air wire-feed laser deposition of an aluminium alloy with a thin-walled tubular structure. For both the underwater and in-air deposition layers, both were well-formed and i...This study carried out the underwater and in-air wire-feed laser deposition of an aluminium alloy with a thin-walled tubular structure. For both the underwater and in-air deposition layers, both were well-formed and incomplete fusion, cracks, or other defects did not exist.Compared with the single-track deposition layer in air, the oxidation degree of the underwater single-track deposition layer was slightly higher.In both the underwater and in-air deposition layers, columnar dendrites nucleated close to the fusion line and grew along the direction of the maximum cooling rate in the fusion region(FR), while equiaxed grains formed in the deposited region(DR). As the environment changed from air to water, the width of DR and height of FR decreased, but the deposition angle and height of DR increased. The grain size and ratio of the high-angle boundaries also decreased due to the large cooling rate and low peak temperature in the water environment.Besides, the existence of a water environment benefitted the reduction of magnesium element burning loss in the DR. The microhardness values of the underwater deposition layer were much larger than those of the in-air layer, owing to the fine grains and high magnesium content.展开更多
Wire-feed direct metal deposition(DMD)additive manufacturing(AM)has demonstrated strong adaptability in microgravity environments,making it a preferred solution for in-situ space fabrication.However,space-oriented met...Wire-feed direct metal deposition(DMD)additive manufacturing(AM)has demonstrated strong adaptability in microgravity environments,making it a preferred solution for in-situ space fabrication.However,space-oriented metal AM faces significant constraints due to the high cost of Earth-to-space transport and must meet demanding requirements for miniaturization and low power consumption.This study proposes a metal fusion AM technique utilizing a Joule-laser hybrid heat source and investigates its forming mechanism and processing behavior.The influence of various process parameters on formation quality is thoroughly analyzed,and optimal conditions are identified.Experimental results indicate that,using a 0.3 mm diameter stainless steel wire,the hybrid heat source enables high-quality deposition at a low laser power of 50 W—reducing total power consumption by36%compared to single-laser wire melting.This study provides both theoretical and experimental support for developing low-power metal wire AM processes,contributing to the miniaturization and lightweighting of spaceborne AM equipment.展开更多
文摘Waveform control method was commonly adopted to reduce the spatter of CO2 arc welding and improve the weld formation. It certainly would reduce the self-regulation ability of arc due to the adoption of segmented constant current control which especially led to arc＂ blowout with the abrupt change oat＂ arc＂ length or downward welding. Therefore alterative wire-feed system based on arc voltage negative feedback was put forward to improve the .stability of arc＂ length in this paper. Double closed-loop and double fuzzy P1 regulation were adopted in this system. Fuzzy control of induced voltage was adopted in the inner-loop which improved the stability and fast response of wire-feed system. Fuzz）＂ control of arc＂ voltage negative feedback was used in the outer-loop whose output .served as the input of negative feedback regulation of inner-loop induced voltage. This method could remain arc＂ length and weld penetration unchan, ged on the basils of reducing spatter and improving formation and it was proved by downward welding tests.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12102219)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB4601900)。
文摘The low accuracy of wire arc additive manufacturing(WAAM)is one of the main factors limiting its development,and is detrimental to the mechanical properties of WAAM structures.This study primarily investigated the effects of wire-feeding directions and positions of the molten pool on the quality and accuracy of unsupported WAAM.First,the three-dimensional(3D)morphology and volume of unsupported rods manufactured with different wirefeeding directions were quantitatively evaluated using a 3D scanning method.The effects of the wire-feeding direction and arc length on the volume and standard deviation of the unsupported rods are then discussed in detail.Finally,the influence of the wire-feeding direction on the quality and accuracy of unsupported WAAM is discussed and revealed by combining the temperature gradients,surface tension,and contact angles.The research revealed that feeding a wire into the high-temperature zone of the molten pool could reduce material spatter and achieve higher precision.The volume of the sample fed into the high-temperature zone was 120%of that fed into the low-temperature zone.This reduced not only the material waste but also the standard deviation of the diameter of the same group of samples.This research is of great significance and value for high-quality unsupported WAAM.
基金financially supported by Key-Area Research and Development Program of GuangDong Province(2019B010942001)National Key R&D Program of China(No.2017YFB0703100)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers 51822103,51731009 and 51671068]the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities[grant number HIT.BRETIV.201902]。
文摘A novel Ti cored wire containing Ti B2,Al60 V40 and Ti6 Al4 V mixed powders was developed for wirefeed arc deposition of Ti B/Ti composite coating,to enhance the hardness and wear resistance of Ti alloy.Results showed that after experiencing several chemical reactions,the wire was melted in the arc zone and turned into nonuniform droplets composed of Ti-Al-V-B melt and undecomposed Ti B2 particles.With the increase of welding current,the detachment time of droplet shortened while the transfer frequency accelerated,accompanied by the improvement in coating surface quality.The spatial distribution of Ti B whiskers in coating was governed by welding current.A uniform distribution could be achieved as welding current was sufficient at the expense of elevated dilution ratio,while increasing wire feeding speed could compensate the dilution loss of Ti B whisker to some extent.The decomposition process of Ti B_(2)particles and the microstructure evolution mechanism of coating was discussed in detail.The optimum coating possessed uniform microstructure,relatively low dilution ratio,and high hardness(639.1 HV_(0.5))as compared with Ti6 Al4 V substrate(326 HV_(0.5)).Indentation morphology analysis verified the excellent performance was ascribed to the load-sharing strengthening of Ti B whiskers.This study provides a high-efficiency fabrication method for the ever-developing titanium matrix composites(TMCs)coating.
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. HIT.OCEF.2021036)。
文摘This study carried out the underwater and in-air wire-feed laser deposition of an aluminium alloy with a thin-walled tubular structure. For both the underwater and in-air deposition layers, both were well-formed and incomplete fusion, cracks, or other defects did not exist.Compared with the single-track deposition layer in air, the oxidation degree of the underwater single-track deposition layer was slightly higher.In both the underwater and in-air deposition layers, columnar dendrites nucleated close to the fusion line and grew along the direction of the maximum cooling rate in the fusion region(FR), while equiaxed grains formed in the deposited region(DR). As the environment changed from air to water, the width of DR and height of FR decreased, but the deposition angle and height of DR increased. The grain size and ratio of the high-angle boundaries also decreased due to the large cooling rate and low peak temperature in the water environment.Besides, the existence of a water environment benefitted the reduction of magnesium element burning loss in the DR. The microhardness values of the underwater deposition layer were much larger than those of the in-air layer, owing to the fine grains and high magnesium content.
基金supported by Key Research and Development Program of Sichuan province(Grant No.2025YFHZ0051)Open Fund of State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering(Grant No.sk1ms2024008)。
文摘Wire-feed direct metal deposition(DMD)additive manufacturing(AM)has demonstrated strong adaptability in microgravity environments,making it a preferred solution for in-situ space fabrication.However,space-oriented metal AM faces significant constraints due to the high cost of Earth-to-space transport and must meet demanding requirements for miniaturization and low power consumption.This study proposes a metal fusion AM technique utilizing a Joule-laser hybrid heat source and investigates its forming mechanism and processing behavior.The influence of various process parameters on formation quality is thoroughly analyzed,and optimal conditions are identified.Experimental results indicate that,using a 0.3 mm diameter stainless steel wire,the hybrid heat source enables high-quality deposition at a low laser power of 50 W—reducing total power consumption by36%compared to single-laser wire melting.This study provides both theoretical and experimental support for developing low-power metal wire AM processes,contributing to the miniaturization and lightweighting of spaceborne AM equipment.
