scholarly journals Effect of Welding Heat Input on Simulated HAZ Areas in S960QL High Strength Steel

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcell Gáspár
Keyword(s):  
Heat Input ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Brittle Behavior ◽  
Welding Heat Input ◽  
Hardness Tests ◽  
Gleeble 3500 ◽  
Pendulum Impact ◽  
Higher Sensitivity

When the weldability of high strength steels is analyzed, it is the softening in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) that is mostly investigated, and the reduction of toughness properties is generally less considered. The outstanding toughness properties of quenched and tempered high strength steels cannot be adequately preserved during the welding due to the unfavorable microstructural changes in the HAZ. Relevant technological variants (t8/5 = 2.5–100 s) for arc welding technologies were applied during the HAZ simulation of S960QL steel (EN 10025-6) in a Gleeble 3500 physical simulator, and the effect of cooling time on the critical HAZ areas of single and multipass welded joints was analyzed. Thermal cycles were determined according to the Rykalin 3D model. The properties of the selected coarse-grained (CGHAZ), intercritical (ICHAZ) and intercritically reheated coarse-grained (ICCGHAZ) zones were investigated by scanning electron microscope, macro and micro hardness tests and instrumented Charpy V-notch pendulum impact tests. The examined HAZ subzones indicated higher sensitivity to the welding heat input compared to conventional structural steels. Due to the observed brittle behavior of all subzones in the whole t8/5 range, the possible lowest welding heat input should be applied in order to minimize the volume of HAZ that does not put fulfillment of the allowed maximal (450 HV10) hardness at risk and does not lead to the formation of cold cracks.

Physical Simulation for Evaluating Heat-Affected Zone Toughness of High and Ultra-High Strength Steels

2013 ◽  
Vol 762 ◽  
pp. 711-716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Risto O. Laitinen ◽  
David A. Porter ◽  
L. Pentti Karjalainen ◽  
Pasi Leiviskä ◽  
Jukka Kömi
Keyword(s):  
Heat Affected Zone ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Physical Simulation ◽  
Energy Requirement ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Ultra High Strength Steels ◽  
The Impact

Physical simulation of the most critical sub-zones of the heat-affected zone is a useful tool for the evaluation of the toughness of welded joints in high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels. In two high-strength offshore steels with the yield strength of 500 MPa, the coarse grained, intercritical and intercritically reheated coarse grained zones were simulated using the cooling times from 800 to 500 °C (t8/5) 5 s and 30 s. Impact and CTOD tests as well as microstructural investigations were carried out in order to evaluate the weldability of the steels without the need for expensive welding tests. The test results showed that the intercritically reheated coarse grained zone with the longer cooling time t8/5=30 s was the most critical sub-zone in the HAZ due to the M-A constituents and coarse ferritic-bainitic microstructure. In 6 mm thick ultra-high-strength steel Optim 960 QC, the coarse grained and intercritically reheated coarse grained zones were simulated using the cooling times t8/5 of 5, 10, 15 and 20s and the intercritical zone using the cooling times t8/5 of 5 and 10 s in order to select the suitable heat input for welding. The impact test results from the simulated zones fulfilled the impact energy requirement of 14 J (5x10 mm specimen) at -40 °C for the cooling times, t8/5, from 5 to 15 s, which correspond to the heat input range 0.4-0.7 kJ/mm (for a 6 mm thickness).

Effect of Welding Processes with High Heat Input on the Microstructure and Toughness of Coarse-Grained Heat-Affected Zone of a High-Strength High-Toughness Steel

2018 ◽  
Vol 937 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
Yu Jie Li ◽  
Jin Wei Lei ◽  
Xuan Wei Lei ◽  
Oleksandr Hress ◽  
Kai Ming Wu
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Impact Toughness ◽  
Heat Affected Zone ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Heat ◽  
Coarse Grained ◽  
Low Temperature Impact Toughness ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Welding Processes

Utilizing submerged arc welding under heat input 50 kJ/cm on 60 mm thick marine engineering structure plate F550, the effect of preheating and post welding heat treatment on the microstructure and impact toughness of coarse-grained heat-affected zone (CGHAZ) has been investigated. The original microstructure of the steel plate is tempered martensite. The yield and tensile strength is 610 and 660 MPa, respectively. The impact absorbed energy at low temperature (-60 °C) at transverse direction reaches about 230~270 J. Welding results show that the preheating at 100 °C did not have obvious influence on the microstructure and toughness; whereas the tempering at 600 °C for 2.5 h after welding could significantly reduce the amount of M-A components in the coarse-grained heat-affected zone and thus improved the low temperature impact toughness.

High-Strength Steels Produced by Advanced Metallurgical Processes

1988 ◽  
Vol 4 (03) ◽  
pp. 169-185
Author(s):  
I. L. Stern ◽  
M. Wheatcroft ◽  
D. Y. Ku ◽  
R. F. Waite ◽  
W. Hanzalek
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Marine Industry ◽  
Metallurgical Processes ◽  
Strength And Toughness

Advanced metallurgical processes have made possible the manufacture of steels that—in addition to possessing high strength and toughness characteristics—maintain modest carbon equivalents for good weldabiiity results. These steels show promise of application in the marine industry because of their potential relative insensitivity to heat input and hardening and their potential for reduced requirements for preheat. This paper reviews several candidate steels, their composition, metallurgy and mechanical properties, and analyzes the results of a series of weldabiiity and toughness tests.

scholarly journals The Assessment of Selected Properties of Welded Joints in High-Strength Steels

2020 ◽  
pp. 73-79
Author(s):  
Lechosław Tuz
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Welded Joints ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Treatment Processes ◽  
Welding Processes

The use of technologically advanced structural materials entails the necessity of adjusting typical welding processes to special requirements resulting from the limited weldability of certain material groups. Difficulties obtaining high-quality joints may be the consequence of deteriorated mechanical properties and structural changes in materials (beyond requirements of related standards). One of the aforementioned materials is steel characterised by a guaranteed yield point of 1300 MPa, where high strength is obtained through the addition of slight amounts of carbide-forming elements and the application of complex heat treatment processes. A heat input during welding may worsen the aforesaid properties not only in the weld but also in the adjacent material. The tests discussed in the article revealed that the crucial area was that heated below a temperature of 600°C, where the hardness of the material decreased from approximately 520 HV to 330 HV.

scholarly journals Pulse spray gas metal arc welding of advanced high strength S650MC automotive steel

10.30544/682 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-517
Author(s):  
Ashok Kumar Srivastava ◽  
Pradip K Patra
Keyword(s):  
Weld Joint ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
Arc Welding ◽  
Gas Metal Arc Welding ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Filler Wire ◽  
Advanced High Strength Steels ◽  
Metal Arc Welding ◽  
The Impact

With an increasing demand for safer and greener vehicles, mild steel and high strength steel are being replaced by much stronger advanced high strength steels of thinner gauges. However, the welding process of advanced high strength steels is not developed at the same pace. The performance of these welded automotive structural components depends largely on the external and internal quality of weldment. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is one of the most common methods used in the automotive industry to join car body parts of dissimilar high strength steels. It is also recognized for its versatility and speed. In this work, after a review of GMAW process and issues in welding of advanced high strength steels, a welding experiment is carried out with varying heat input by using spray and pulse-spray transfer GMAW method with filler wires of three different strength levels. The experiment results, including macro-microstructure, mechanical properties, and microhardness of weld samples, are investigated in detail. Very good weldability of S650MC is demonstrated through the weld joint efficiency > 90%; no crack in bending of weld joints, or fracture of tensile test sample within weld joint or heat affected zone (HAZ), or softening of the HAZ. Pulse spray is superior because of thinner HAZ width and finer microstructure on account of lower heat input. The impact of filler wire strength on weldability is insignificant. However, high strength filler wire (ER100SG) may be chosen as per standard welding practice of matching strength.

Role of the Physical Simulation for the Estimation of the Weldability of High Strength Steels and Aluminum Alloys

2015 ◽  
Vol 812 ◽  
pp. 149-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
János Lukács ◽  
László Kuzsella ◽  
Zsuzsanna Koncsik ◽  
Marcell Gáspár ◽  
Ákos Meilinger
Keyword(s):  
Physical Simulation ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Hot Cracking ◽  
Simulation Test ◽  
Gleeble 3500 ◽  
Welding Processes

The physical simulation is an ultimate innovative way to develop the welding processes. The paper introduces the connection between weldability and physical simulation, hot-cracking sensibility, the Gleeble 3500 thermo-mechanical physical simulator, respectively. Four kinds of materials were investigated and different kinds of physical simulation test methods were made such as, identification of the Nil-Strength Temperature (NST), hot tensile tests (on heating and on cooling parts of the welding simulation curve are also investigated). Furthermore, Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) tests are being introduced. The future approaches of the research are also exposed.

Laser Line Heating

1987 ◽  
Vol 3 (04) ◽  
pp. 237-246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Scully
Keyword(s):  
Heat Input ◽  
Manufacturing Systems ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Travel Speed ◽  
Beam Diameter ◽  
Power Laser ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Line Heating ◽  
Heating And Cooling

Many shipyards now employ line-heating processes to form metal by controlled heating and cooling. The benefits of line-heat forming include improved accuracy and productivity. The current line-heating method utilizes an oxyacetylene torch as the heat input. A new forming technique that uses a high-power laser as the heat source is being researched. The feasibility of forming mild-and high-strength steels with a laser heat input is reviewed. The primary incentives for using a laser are the capability to accurately control the forming process; the capability to minimize the material degradation; the capability to form high-strength steels; and the increased compatibility with other advanced manufacturing systems. In summary, by manipulating the laser power, laser beam diameter, and plate travel speed, one may form metal plates to a predetermined shape in a repeatable manner.

Effect of Microstructure on CTOD of Welded Joints for Offshore High-Strength Steel

2011 ◽  
Vol 117-119 ◽  
pp. 1905-1911
Author(s):  
Li Na Niu ◽  
Zhang Mu Miao ◽  
Tao Ma ◽  
Gang Chen
Keyword(s):  
Welded Joints ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Welding Heat Input ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Welding Procedure ◽  
Carbide Particles ◽  
Effect Of Microstructure

Based on the CTOD test, metallographic test is done. The effect of microstructure on CTOD of welded joints for offshore high-strength steel has been analyzed by SEM. The microstructure of different samples in a welding procedure and two different welding procedures are compared. From the microscopic point of view, the reasons why the toughness of the second group welded joints is better than the first group’s and why the toughness of the same group welded joints is different have been determined. And the main microstructure found in EQ70 steel welded joints is the ferrite, tempered sorbite and a small amount of pearlite. Besides some carbide particles are on the matrix of tempered sorbite. The material toughness with a small amount of acicular ferrite is better. Inclusions and pores also seriously affect the toughness of welded joints. Reducing the welding heat input appropriately can refine the grain of CGHAZ and improve toughness. But hardened microstructure may occur owing to too low welding heat input.

Thermal Simulation Study of 900MPa Grade High-Strength Low Alloy Steel in Welding Procedures

2011 ◽  
Vol 704-705 ◽  
pp. 1128-1132
Author(s):  
Di Xin Yang ◽  
Yuan Fang Sun
Keyword(s):  
Alloy Steel ◽  
Heat Input ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Peak Temperature ◽  
Welding Parameters ◽  
Chemical Compositions ◽  
Low Alloy Steel ◽  
Hydraulic Support ◽  
Welding Heat Input

Hydraulic support is an important part of fully mechanized equipments. The constructional steels of hydraulic support with international advanced level mainly adopt the high-strength welding structural steel with its tensile strength of more than 700~1000MPa.This paper analyzes the chemical compositions features of S890 high-strength low alloy steel for 900MPa grade.The Influence of welding parameters,peak temperature and on the microstructures and mechanical properties of welding HAZ of S890 high-strength low alloy steel were investigated by thermo-simulated tests, The influence of welding heat input on the mechanical behaviors of the welded joint was also investigated. The results show that the microstructures of S890 steel change from tempered martensite to bainite and a little ferrite , pearlitic when welding heat input changes from low to high, and accompany the austenite grains coarsening ,so the impact toughness and hardness of welding HAZ at lower peak temperatures and shorter are higher than that at higher peak temperature and long . Welding HAZ produced by the second weld bead will overlap partially with the HAZ produced by the first weld bead. In this area, primitive microstructure tempers again or partial re-phase transformations and re-cools,but the area involved in the overlap is limited,so the influence on the properties of S890 steel is not obvious. In covered arc welding,the influence on the welded join strength of S890 steel is not distinct when heat input change in a certain scope, but the plasticity of the welded join falls off steeply as heat input increases. Keywords: S890 steel; high-strength low alloy steel; weld performance; hydraulic supports

Feasibility study of welding dissimilar Advanced and Ultra High Strength Steels

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-66
Author(s):  
Francois Njock Bayock ◽  
Paul Kah ◽  
Antti Salminen ◽  
Mvola Belinga ◽  
Xiaochen Yang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Input ◽  
High Strength Steel ◽  
Gas Metal Arc Welding ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Welding Process ◽  
High Strength Steels ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Hardness Test ◽  
Welding Parameter ◽  
Welding Parameters

AbstractThis study concerns the weldability of dissimilar Ultra high-strength steel (UHSS) and advanced high-strength steel (AHSS), which is used in the modern machine industry. The materials offered superior strength as well as relatively low weight, which reduces microstructure contamination during a live cycle. The choice of the welding process base of the base material (BM) and welding parameters is essential to improve the weld joint quality. S700MC/S960QC was welded using a gas metal arc welding (GMAW) process and overmatched filler wire, which was performed using three heat input (7, 10, and 15 kJ/cm). The weld samples were characterized by a Vickers-hardness test, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The test reveals a decrease of softening areas in the HAZ and the formation of the stable formation of Bainite-Ferrite for S700MC and Bainite-martensite for S960QC when the heat input of 10 kJ/cm is used. It is recommended to use the GMAW process and Laser welding (Laser beam-MIG), with an optimal welding parameter, which will be achieved a high quality of manufacturing products.

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