The Effects of Laser and Mechanical Forming on the Hardness and Microstructural Layout of Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium Alloy Plates

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadephi V. Mjali ◽  
Annelize Els-Botes ◽  
Peter M. Mashinini
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Scanning Speed ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Commercially Pure ◽  
Profound Influence ◽  
Pure Grade

This paper illustrates the effects of the laser and mechanical forming on the hardness and microstructural distribution in commercially pure grade 2 Titanium alloy plates. The two processes were used to bend commercially pure grade 2 Titanium alloy plates to a similar radius also investigate if the laser forming process could replace the mechanical forming process in the future. The results from both processes are discussed in relation to the mechanical properties of the material. Observations from hardness testing indicate that the laser forming process results in increased hardness in all the samples evaluated, and on the other hand, the mechanical forming process did not influence hardness on the samples evaluated. There was no change in microstructure as a result of the mechanical forming process while the laser forming process had a major influence on the overall microstructure in samples evaluated. The size of the grains became larger with increases in thermal gradient and heat flux, causing changes to the overall mechanical properties of the material. The thermal heat generated has a profound influence on the grain structure and the hardness of Titanium. It is evident that the higher the thermal energy the higher is the hardness, but this only applies up to a power of 2.5kW. Afterwards, there is a reduction in hardness and an increase in grain size. The cooling rate of the plates has been proved to play a significant role in the resulting microstructure of Titanium alloys. The scanning speed plays a role in maintaining the surface temperatures of laser formed Titanium plates resulting in changes to both hardness and the microstructure. An increase in heat results in grain growth affecting the hardness of Titanium.

Residual Stress Distribution and the Concept of Total Fatigue Stress in Laser and Mechanically Formed Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium Alloy Plates

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadephi V. Mjali ◽  
Annelize Els-Botes ◽  
Peter M. Mashinini
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Residual Stress Distribution ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Fatigue Stress ◽  
Commercially Pure ◽  
Pure Grade

This paper discusses the investigation of residual stresses developed as a result of mechanical and laser forming processes in commercially pure grade 2 Titanium alloy plates as well as the concept of total fatigue stress. The intention of the study was to bend the plates using the respective processes to a final radius of 120mm using both processes. The hole drilling method was used to measure residual strains in all the plates. High stress gradients were witnessed in the current research and possible cases analyzed and investigated. The effects of processing speeds and powers used also played a significant role in the residual stress distribution in all the formed plates. A change in laser power resulted in changes to residual stress distribution in the plates evaluated. This study also dwells into how the loads that are not normally incorporated in fatigue testing influence fatigue life of commercially pure grade 2 Titanium alloy plates. Also, the parent material was used to benchmark the performance of the two forming processes in terms of stresses developed. Residual stresses developed from the two forming processes and those obtained from the parent material were used. The residual stress values were then added to the mean stress and the alternating stress from the fatigue machine to develop the concept of total fatigue stress. This exercise indicated the effect of these stresses on the fatigue life of the parent material, laser and mechanically formed plate samples. A strong link between these stresses was obtained and formulae explaining the relationship formulated. A comparison between theory and practical application shown by test results is found to be satisfactory in explaining concerns that may arise. The laser forming process is more influential in the development of residual stress, compared to the mechanical forming process. With each parameter change in laser forming there is a change in residual stress arrangement. Under the influence of laser forming the stress is more tensile in nature making the laser formed plate specimens more susceptible to early fatigue failure. The laser and mechanical forming processes involve bending of the plate samples and most of these samples experienced a two-dimensional defect which is a dislocation. The dislocation is the defect responsible for the phenomenon of slip by which most metals deform plastically. Also the high temperatures experienced in laser forming were one of the major driving factors in bending.

Residual Stress Distribution and the Concept of Total Fatigue Stress in Laser and Mechanically Formed Commercially Pure Grade 2 Titanium Alloy Plates

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kadephi V. Mjali ◽  
Annelize Els-Botes ◽  
Peter M. Mashinini
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Residual Stress Distribution ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Commercially Pure ◽  
Pure Grade

This paper discusses the investigation of residual stresses developed as a result of mechanical and laser forming processes in commercially pure grade 2 titanium alloy plates as well as the concept of total fatigue stress (TFS). The intention of the study was to bend the plates using the respective processes to a final radius of 120 mm using both processes. The hole drilling method was used to measure residual strains in all the plates. High stress gradients were witnessed in the current research and possible cases analyzed and investigated. The effects of processing speeds and powers used also played a significant role in the residual stress distribution in all the formed plates. A change in laser power resulted in changes to residual stress distribution in the plates evaluated. This study also dwells into how the loads that are not normally incorporated in fatigue testing influence fatigue life of commercially pure grade 2 titanium alloy plates. Also, the parent material was used to benchmark the performance of the two forming processes in terms of stresses developed. Residual stresses developed from the two forming processes and those obtained from the parent material were used. The residual stress values were then added to the mean stress and the alternating stress from the fatigue machine to develop the concept of TFS. This exercise indicated the effect of these stresses on the fatigue life of the parent material, laser and mechanically formed plate samples. A strong link between these stresses was obtained and formulae explaining the relationship were formulated. A comparison between theory and practical application shown by test results is found to be satisfactory in explaining concerns that may arise. The laser forming process is more influential in the development of residual stress, compared to the mechanical forming process. With each parameter change in laser forming, there is a change in residual stress arrangement. Under the influence of laser forming, the stress is more tensile in nature making the laser formed plate specimens more susceptible to early fatigue failure. The laser and mechanical forming processes involve bending of the plate samples and most of these samples experienced a two-dimensional defect, which is a dislocation. The dislocation is the defect responsible for the phenomenon of slip by which most metals deform plastically. Also, the high temperatures experienced in laser forming were one of the major driving factors in bending.

Grain Size Effect on Mechanical Properties of Titanium Alloy

2014 ◽  
Vol 626 ◽  
pp. 548-552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cho-Pei Jiang ◽  
Zong Han Huang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Grain Size ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Size Effect ◽  
Annealing Temperature ◽  
Grain Size Effect ◽  
Β Phase ◽  
Commercially Pure ◽  
Α Phase ◽  
Pure Grade

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of grain size on mechanical properties of commercially pure grade 2 (CP2) titanium bar with a diameter of 5 mm. The results reveal that the microstructure of β-phase forms when the annealing temperature exceeds 800oC. The formation of β-phase leads to reduce the ductility but increase hardness. The strength coefficient, yielding stress and hardness decrease with increasing of grain size when the microstructure of specimen is the α-phase.

Ti-3Al-2.5V

Alloy Digest ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Commercially Pure ◽  
Pure Grade ◽  
Alpha Titanium ◽  
Cold Worked

Abstract Ti-3A1-2.5V is a near-alpha titanium alloy offering 20-50% higher tensile properties than the strongest commercially pure grade of titanium at both room and elevated temperatures. Normally furnished in the annealed, or in the cold-worked stress-relieved condition, Ti-3A1-2.5V titanium alloy features excellent cold formability and good notch tensile properties, as well as corrosion resistance in many environments. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ti-95. Producer or source: Titanium alloy mills.

Affected Characteristics Analysis of the Pulsed Laser Forming of Metal Sheet

2008 ◽  
Vol 375-376 ◽  
pp. 333-337
Author(s):  
Li Jun Yang ◽  
Yang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Laser Beam ◽  
Pulsed Laser ◽  
Metal Sheet ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Grain Orientations ◽  
Characteristics Analysis ◽  
Relationship Of

Laser forming of metal sheet is a forming technology of sheet without a die that the sheet is deformed by internal thermal stress induced by partially irradiation of a laser beam. In this paper, the bending behavior of common stainless steel 1Cr18Ni9 sheet is studied after being irradiated by straight line with a Nd:YAG pulsed laser beam. The aim of the investigation is to find out the relationship of the physical behaviors of heat affected zone (HAZ) with the pulse parameters of the laser. Through the analysis of the fundamental theory of pulsed laser affected, this paper shows the affected characteristics of metal sheet with pulsed laser forming. The results show that the microstructure of HAZ of pulsed laser scanned is layered, and the micro-hardness is improved than that in matrix. The microstructures show that the deformed grain structure is inhomogeneous, that caused the grain sizes and grain orientations in HAZ to become different. By qualitative analysis of experimental result, the conclusion obtained may provide basis for theoretical investigation and possible industrial application of laser forming process in the future.

Laser Forming of Varying Thickness Plate—Part I: Process Analysis

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (3) ◽  
pp. 634-641 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Cheng ◽  
Yajun Fan ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Y. Lawrence Yao ◽  
David P. Mika ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Process Analysis ◽  
Scanning Speed ◽  
Spot Size ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Thickness Variation ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Forming Mechanism ◽  
Varying Thickness ◽  
Wide Range

High-intensity laser beams can be used to heat and bend metal plates, but the mechanisms of the laser forming (LF) process are not well understood or precisely controllable. The objective of the National Institute of Standards and Technology sponsored project “Laser Forming of Complex Structures” is to develop technologies for a controllable, repeatable laser forming process that shapes and reshapes a wide range of complex structures such as compressor airfoils that are complex 3D geometries with large thickness variation. In order to apply laser forming to complex 3D geometries, the process analysis and process synthesis (design process parameters such as scanning paths and heating conditions for a desired shape) of LF of varying thickness plate are conducted in this paper. In this study, experimental, numerical, and analytical methods are used to investigate the bending mechanism and parametric effects on the deformation characteristics of varying thickness plates. A transition of the laser forming mechanism was found to occur along the scanning path when the thickness varies. The effect of scanning speed, beam spot size, and multiple scanning on the degree of bending was investigated. The proposed analytical model can predict the bending angle and angle variations for laser forming of varying thickness plate.

scholarly journals Microstructure and Tensile Properties of AlSi10Mg Alloy Manufactured by Multi-Laser Beam Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhonghua Li ◽  
Zezhou Kuai ◽  
Peikang Bai ◽  
Yunfei Nie ◽  
Guang Fu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Laser Forming ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
Moulding Process ◽  
Melt Pool

The multi-beam selective laser forming system is a new type of powder bed laser forming equipment that is different from single-laser selective laser melting (SLM) printers. It is a new generation for a metal powder material moulding process that has high efficiency, large size and batch manufacturing. It is a new development of a powder bed laser forming process trend. In this paper, the microstructure and tensile properties of both the multi-laser-formed AlSi10Mg isolated and overlap areas are studied to ensure that the parts can achieve perfect seamless splicing and to identify whether the parts in different regions have the same performance. It was discovered that as the number of scans increases, the depth and width of the melt pool and microscopic grain structure in the overlap zone increase. The preferential crystallite growth orientation reaches the (200) plane. A small amount of smooth surface appeared at the fracture of the overlap area of the two scans, the dimples were reduced and the structure became larger, resulting in a decrease in tensile properties.

Effect of the Annealing Conditions on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a 0.04% C Al Killed Steel

2007 ◽  
Vol 539-543 ◽  
pp. 4208-4213
Author(s):  
Jacobo J. Cardozo ◽  
A.L. Rivas ◽  
R. Colas
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heating Rate ◽  
Deep Drawing ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Grain Structure ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Heating Rates ◽  
Annealing Conditions ◽  
Static Annealing ◽  
Initial Heating

The present investigation evaluates the effect of static annealing variables on the grain structure and mechanical properties of a 0.04 %C-Al killed steel. The experimental variables selected were the heating rate and the initial heating temperature. The results showed that an increase in the initial heating temperature and heating rates inferior to 500°C and 100°C/h, respectively, do not have a major influence in the grain structure of the material. These annealing conditions lead to a full "pancake" type of microstructure of the recrystallized ferrite grain, and as consequence, the mechanical properties of the material are in the intervals required for deep drawing applications.

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