Improving weld formability by a novel dual-rotation bobbin tool friction stir welding

A novel dual-rotation bobbin tool friction stir welding (DBT-FSW) was developed, in which the upper shoulder (US) and lower shoulder (LS) have different rotational speeds. This process was tried to weld 3.2 mm thick aluminum-lithium alloy sheets. The metallographic analysis and torque measurement were carried out to characterize the weld formability. Experimental results show that compared to conventional bobbin tool friction stir welding, the DBT-FSW has an excellent process stability, and can produce the defect-free joints in a wider range of welding parameters. These can be attributed to the significant improvement of material flow caused by the formation of a staggered layer structure and the unbalanced force between the US and LS during the DBT-FSW process.     

Influence of the Preheat Treatment on the Microstructure and Properties of X37CrMoV5-1 Steel

The technological properties of the hot-work tool steels depend on their microstructural quality induced by the production process and the heat treatment. One of the frequently applied methods to improve microstructure is preheat treatment. The treatment of carbonitriding X37CrMoV5-1 steel has been investigated in fluidized bed furnaces. Thickness and phase composition have been conducted using optical microscopy Neophot 32 and scanning microscopy, JEOL 5400, after etching in nital.     

等离子体浸没离子注入和沉积技术制备TiN薄膜研究

利用多功能等离子体浸没离子注入设备 ,采用等离子体浸没离子注入和沉积技术在Ti合金表面制备具有优异力学性能的TiN薄膜。研究了真空室中氮气存在状态及氮气压力对薄膜性能的影响 :当氮以中性气体存在于真空室中 ,薄膜的生长主要受热力学因素控制 ,沿着低自由能的密排面 (低指数面 )TiN(1 1 1 )择优生长 ;当氮以等离子体状态存在于真空室中 ,薄膜沿着高指数面TiN(2 2 0 )择优生长 ,具有高硬度、耐磨性好的优点 ,并且随着N分压的提高 ,薄膜耐磨性提高     

等离子体浸没式离子注入-离子束增强沉积TiN膜研究

本文采用一种新型的等离子体浸没式离子注入 离子束增强沉积的技术(PIII IBAD),在Cr12MoV钢基体上制备出了TiN膜,对沉积膜的组织进行了光电子能谱分析,并对沉积膜进行了硬度检测、摩擦试验及磨痕形貌分析。试验结果表明,沉积膜中的组织为TiN、TiO2和Ti2O3,TiN膜具有高达Hv3200的高硬度和极其优良的摩擦性能。     

Microhardness and corrosion behavior in CrN/electroless Ni/mild steel complex coating

The electroless nickel–phosphorous (Ni–P) coating was chosen as an interlayer to improve the properties of the CrN/mild steel (MS) composite. A hypophosphite-reduced acid solution was used to first deposit electroless Ni–P onto MS substrates, and then the CrN overlayer was deposited by reactive r.f. magnetron sputtering onto the electroless Ni–P modified substrate. The electroless Ni–P layer crystallizes with the precipitation of a Ni₃P phase during r.f. sputtering, and thus a coating–substrate composite of CrN/Ni–Ni₃P/MS is formed. The electroless Ni–P coating increases the surface hardness of the steel substrate to more than three times. The surface hardness of the CrN coating modified by an electroless Ni–P interlayer exhibits a hardness higher than 2000 HK_0.015. The usual substrate effect on the microhardness of the coatings is nearly eliminated with the complex coating feature, and a significant enhancement of surface hardness in the coating assembly is achieved. The corrosion tests indicate that the Ni–Ni₃P/MS configuration exhibits a more positive E_corr value (i.e. less electronegative) than CrN/MS and the corresponding potential curve is shifted toward the low-current side, indicating a better anti-corrosion performance. Through comparison of the E_corr values and the polarization curves, it is demonstrated that the CrN/Ni–Ni₃P/MS composite exhibits significantly higher corrosion resistance than the Ni–Ni₃P/MS and CrN/MS coating configurations.     

Studies of microhardness and mar resistance using a scanning probe microscope

Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) is in a period of rapid development. It shows great promise for characterizing coating surfaces. This paper describes modification of an SPM so that it can be used to mar the surfaces of coatings under controlled conditions and to characterize the mars. Mar resistance of coatings is analyzed in terms of a ‘three response, two mechanism model.' The three responses (fracture, elastic, and plastic) can be measured quantitatively using the SPM. Of the three responses, only two (fracture and plastic deformation) are marring mechanisms – elastic deformations recover instantaneously. In some cases mars resulting from plastic deformation may recover slowly with time or with immersion in water; this phenomenon is attributed to viscoelastic creep. Microhardness is also measured with the modified SPM. Some thermoset coatings appear to be substantially harder near their surfaces than in the mass of material, and such materials may respond quite differently to stress applied at different levels near the surface. This finding has important implications for all coating properties that are strongly influenced by the surface. A quantity called ‘micro mar resistance' is defined. It may be useful for comparing different coatings under specified conditions of marring. However, there can be no single quantity that expresses ‘mar resistance' of a coating under all conditions.     

Development of compositionally modulated multilayer Zn-Ni deposits as replacement for cadmium

Compositionally modulated multilayer (CMM) Zn-Ni deposits were electrodeposited from single acidic bath (pH = 4.7) by using a potentiostatic sequence. The Zn and Ni composition in the alloy was tailored as a function of distance from the steel substrate. X-ray diffraction studies of the deposit showed the presence of γ-phase with a composition of Ni₅Zn₂₁. The corrosion properties of modulated multilayer coatings were studied in 5% NaCl solution using electrochemical corrosion techniques. The polarization resistance of the deposits varied as a function of Ni content between 1700 and 3440 Ω. CMM Zn-Ni with 20 wt% Ni exposed in ASTM B117 salt spray test did not show any red rust formation after 400 h.     

5CrMnMo热作模具的堆焊修复研究

针对5CrMnMo热作模具,选用D397和D337焊条作为堆焊材料,采用直流反接法对其进行手工电弧焊修复.并利用金相显微镜和显微硬度仪观察、测试并分析不同焊接工艺条件下堆焊层的组织形貌、性能和硬度,得出选用D397焊条,可以获得性能优良的焊接接头的结论.     

Optimisation of friction stir processing parameters to produce sound and fine grain layers in pure magnesium

The effects of friction stir processing (FSP) parameters such as rotational, traverse speeds and tool penetration depth on the formation of fine and defect free magnesium layers were investigated. The achieved microstructures were optically studied, and the microhardness profile of the optimised workpiece was measured. The results show that rotational and traverse speeds as well as their ratio play key roles in achieving a sound friction stir processed workpiece of pure Mg. In addition, at constant rotational and traverse speeds, when the penetration depth increases, the title angle must also increases in order to have a defect free workpiece. At optimum conditions, one pass FSP significantly refined the grain size from 3 mm in the as received magnesium to 14·6 μm in friction stir process layer. The microhardness of the fabricated layer reached to about 1·6 times that of the base metal.     

Explosive compaction of Al2O3 nanopowders

Dense bulk alumina (Al₂O₃) has been prepared by explosive compaction and its microstructure has been investigated by optical microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The average microhardness of the alumina compact is about 171 HV0.025. Ultra-thin alumina films with glassy (translucent) appearance formed during the explosive compaction process. Nanograin Al₂O₃ particles are covered by amorphous Al₂O₃ which help to achieve a dense microstructure by promoting interparticles bonding. Phase transformation from γ-Al₂O₃ to α-Al₂O₃ during the explosive compaction process has been confirmed. Formation of the alumina compact is due to the large cooling rate and the high pressure during the explosive compaction.