Microstructure and mechanical properties of heat-affected zone of 680MPa grade steel endured thermal cycle of double-wire SAW

Based on the measured thermal cycle of double-wire submerged arc welding (SAW), the gleeble thermal test was performed. Meanwhile, the Charpy V-notch impact test at -50℃ and hardness test at room temperature were carried out after the thermal test. Thermally cycled microstructure and fracture surfaces were observed too. The results indicate that impact toughness of heat-affected zone (HAZ) at -50℃ is lower than that of parent metal with different wire spacing and welding speed. The microstructure of coarse-grains heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) is mainly made up of lath bainite with serious brittleness. The study also shows that a smaller energy input could be adopted to ensure the toughness of welded joints at the welding process in a common molten pool, while a higher energy input could be exerted to enhance welding efficiency at the welding process in two separate molten pools.