scholarly journals Effect of laser on double-arc physical characteristics in pulsed laser-induced double-TIG welding

Author(s):  
Liming Liu ◽  
Xinkun Xu ◽  
Guomin Xu ◽  
Zhaodong Zhang
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liming Liu ◽  
Xinkun Xu ◽  
Guomin Xu ◽  
Zhaodong Zhang

Abstract In order to improve the energy utilization efficiency of double-TIG arc, based on the synchronous induction of pulsed laser to double-arc, the coupling-enhanced discharge phenomenon between double-arc is studied in this paper. The energy utilization efficiency of pulsed laser induced double-arc is quantitatively analyzed. The physical characteristics of coupling double-arc are studied based on high-speed camera and spectral diagnosis technology. The physical model is established to discuss the particle migration during the coupling discharge, characterizing the movement state of electrons. The results show that Dla (horizontal distance between the tungsten electrode tip and laser beam axis) has a significant effect on the energy utilization efficiency of the heat source. With the increase of Dla, there are three interaction relationships between the double-arc plasma and keyhole plasma: Mutual interference, Coupling-enhanced discharge and No interaction. A suitable Dla can realize the synchronous induction of laser to double-arc plasma, forming a coupling double-arc, the heat source has a higher energy utilization efficiency. The migration of particles in double-arc can be divided into four stages: Double-arc free discharge stage, Laser-induced initial stage, Laser-induced contraction stage and Laser-induced stable stage. Under the induction of laser, the double-arc forms a common compressed conductive channel. The energy density of coupling double-arc reaches 9.3 times that of traditional double-arc, and the total electron kinetic energy increases by 38% compared with traditional double-arc.


2017 ◽  
Vol 242 ◽  
pp. 24-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Junaid ◽  
M.N. Baig ◽  
M. Shamir ◽  
F.N. Khan ◽  
K. Rehman ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinkun Xu ◽  
Huanyu Yang ◽  
Liming Liu

Abstract Based on the dynamic behavior of laser keyhole, the time characteristics of coupling discharge of heat source in pulsed laser induced double-TIG welding (LIDTW) are studied. The behaviors of arc plasma and laser keyhole were directly observed by high-speed camera and auxiliary illumination source. The physical characteristics of arc plasma were analyzed by spectrometer and arc quality analyzer. A physical model is established to reveal the regulation mechanism of time characteristics of coupling discharge. It is found that after laser pulse action the coupling discharge between keyhole plasma and double-arc plasma does not end immediately, and its time depends on the existence time of keyhole. During hybrid welding, when the combined force of arc pressure and Marangoni force can overcome the gravity, the liquid metal is forced out of the keyhole and the keyhole remains open. Improving the electron density of arc plasma and arc voltage and reducing the diameter of arc conductive channel by selecting appropriate parameters to is the key to prolong the existence time of keyhole, which is beneficial to improve the welding penetration. The coupling enhancement of double-arc electromagnetic field in LIDTW can effectively suppress keyhole backfill and increase the duty ratio of coupling discharge. When the total current intensity is 200 A, compared with laser induced single-TIG welding (LISTW), the existence time of keyhole in LIDTW increases by 77 %, the duty ratio of coupling discharge increases by 12 %, and the weld penetration increases by 29.2 %.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 015032
Author(s):  
Yong Huang ◽  
Haiyan Yu ◽  
Jiajie Zhang ◽  
Cao Ren

Author(s):  
M. Grant Norton ◽  
C. Barry Carter

Pulsed-laser ablation has been widely used to produce high-quality thin films of YBa2Cu3O7-δ on a range of substrate materials. The nonequilibrium nature of the process allows congruent deposition of oxides with complex stoichiometrics. In the high power density regime produced by the UV excimer lasers the ablated species includes a mixture of neutral atoms, molecules and ions. All these species play an important role in thin-film deposition. However, changes in the deposition parameters have been shown to affect the microstructure of thin YBa2Cu3O7-δ films. The formation of metastable configurations is possible because at the low substrate temperatures used, only shortrange rearrangement on the substrate surface can occur. The parameters associated directly with the laser ablation process, those determining the nature of the process, e g. thermal or nonthermal volatilization, have been classified as ‘primary parameters'. Other parameters may also affect the microstructure of the thin film. In this paper, the effects of these ‘secondary parameters' on the microstructure of YBa2Cu3O7-δ films will be discussed. Examples of 'secondary parameters' include the substrate temperature and the oxygen partial pressure during deposition.


Author(s):  
Michael P. Mallamaci ◽  
James Bentley ◽  
C. Barry Carter

Glass-oxide interfaces play important roles in developing the properties of liquid-phase sintered ceramics and glass-ceramic materials. Deposition of glasses in thin-film form on oxide substrates is a potential way to determine the properties of such interfaces directly. Pulsed-laser deposition (PLD) has been successful in growing stoichiometric thin films of multicomponent oxides. Since traditional glasses are multicomponent oxides, there is the potential for PLD to provide a unique method for growing amorphous coatings on ceramics with precise control of the glass composition. Deposition of an anorthite-based (CaAl2Si2O8) glass on single-crystal α-Al2O3 was chosen as a model system to explore the feasibility of PLD for growing glass layers, since anorthite-based glass films are commonly found in the grain boundaries and triple junctions of liquid-phase sintered α-Al2O3 ceramics.Single-crystal (0001) α-Al2O3 substrates in pre-thinned form were used for film depositions. Prethinned substrates were prepared by polishing the side intended for deposition, then dimpling and polishing the opposite side, and finally ion-milling to perforation.


Author(s):  
Pamela F. Lloyd ◽  
Scott D. Walck

Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) is a novel technique for the deposition of tribological thin films. MoS2 is the archetypical solid lubricant material for aerospace applications. It provides a low coefficient of friction from cryogenic temperatures to about 350°C and can be used in ultra high vacuum environments. The TEM is ideally suited for studying the microstructural and tribo-chemical changes that occur during wear. The normal cross sectional TEM sample preparation method does not work well because the material’s lubricity causes the sandwich to separate. Walck et al. deposited MoS2 through a mesh mask which gave suitable results for as-deposited films, but the discontinuous nature of the film is unsuitable for wear-testing. To investigate wear-tested, room temperature (RT) PLD MoS2 films, the sample preparation technique of Heuer and Howitt was adapted.Two 300 run thick films were deposited on single crystal NaCl substrates. One was wear-tested on a ball-on-disk tribometer using a 30 gm load at 150 rpm for one minute, and subsequently coated with a heavy layer of evaporated gold.


2009 ◽  
Vol 40 (6) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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