Research on Cladding Nickel on Copper Crystallizer Using Laser Metal Deposition Technique

2010 ◽  
Vol 97-101 ◽  
pp. 3846-3851 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang Yang ◽  
Wei Jun Liu ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Fei Xing ◽  
Feng Jie Tian ◽  
...  

To increase the strength and erosion resistance of Copper Crystallizer, the system based on Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) process was proposed to clad nickel-based alloy on its surface. With the optimal processing parameters ascertained by large numbers of experiments, the crystallizer was clad nickel-based alloy. The morphology and the microstructures of the cladding layers and bonding interface were analyzed by energy dispersive spectrometer and scanning electronic microscopy. The result shows that the bonding interface realizes the metallurgic and tight bonding.

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang ◽  
Guo ◽  
Chen ◽  
Kang ◽  
Cao ◽  
...  

Ultrasonic-assisted laser metal deposition(UALMD) technology was used to fabricate Al 4047 parts. The effect of the powder feeding laser power, remelting laser power and ultrasonic power on the relative density of the parts was investigated. The relative density, microstructure and mechanical properties of the specimens obtained by the optimized process parameters were compared with the corresponding properties of the cast alloys. The results showed that dense alloys with a maximum density of 99.1% were prepared using ultrasonic vibration and by remelting the previously deposited layer with the optimized processing parameters, and its density was almost equivalent to that of the cast parts. The microstructure of the samples using optimal laser parameters presented columnar Al dendrites and equiaxed Si particles at the boundary of each deposited layer, while the supersaturated Al solid solution was transformed into equiaxed crystal surrounded by fine fibrous Si phases at the center of the layer. Moreover, the size of the primary Al and the Si particles in the samples produced by UALMD was remarkably refined compared to that of the primary Al and Si particles in the cast structure, resulting in grain refining strengthening. The observed variation in the microstructure had an obvious impact on the tensile properties. The mechanical behavior of the deposit obtained by UALMD revealed superior tensile strength, yield strength and tensile ductility values of 227 ± 3 MPa, 107 ± 4 MPa and 12.2 ± 1.4%, which were approximately 51%, 38% and 56% higher than those of the cast materials, respectively.


2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 591-596
Author(s):  
Andrzej Mazurkiewicz ◽  
Andrzej Poprzeczka

The article presents the results of a study of C45 carbon steel hardfacing using laser metal deposition with Stellit Co-21 powder. The microstructure of the cross-section of samples prepared with different scanning speed and the amount of used powder at constant laser power was observed. Analyzing the cross-sectional areas of the samples, it was found that, at specific production parameters, cracks occur in weld overlay, which should be associated with the amount of heat supplied and discharged, especially at the unheated basis.This may be confirmed by the presence of deposits of weakly branched dendrites in the microstructure, which should be related to the directional heat dissipation process and rapid directional crystallization. It is possible to regulate these phenomena by selecting appropriate processing parameters. The microstructure analysis of cross-sectional areas of samples after hardfacing using LDT technique indicates good metallurgical quality of the deposit with a small heat affected zone of about 660÷760m. The microhardness measurements on the sample cross-sections indicated a wide micohardness distribution ranging from 510HV1 in the weld overlay, about 410HV1 in the heat affected zone, to 270HV1 in the C45 steel base.


Author(s):  
Kamardeen Olajide Abdulrahman ◽  
Esther T. Akinlabi ◽  
Rasheedat M. Mahamood

Three-dimensional printing has evolved into an advanced laser additive manufacturing (AM) process with capacity of directly producing parts through CAD model. AM technology parts are fabricated through layer by layer build-up additive process. AM technology cuts down material wastage, reduces buy-to-fly ratio, fabricates complex parts, and repairs damaged old functional components. Titanium aluminide alloys fall under the group of intermetallic compounds known for high temperature applications and display of superior physical and mechanical properties, which made them most sort after in the aeronautic, energy, and automobile industries. Laser metal deposition is an AM process used in the repair and fabrication of solid components but sometimes associated with thermal induced stresses which sometimes led to cracks in deposited parts. This chapter looks at some AM processes with more emphasis on laser metal deposition technique, effect of LMD processing parameters, and preheating of substrate on the physical, microstructural, and mechanical properties of components produced through AM process.


2011 ◽  
Vol 480-481 ◽  
pp. 644-649
Author(s):  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Xiao Feng Shang ◽  
Wei Jun Liu

The Laser Metal Deposition Shaping (LMDS) is a state-of-the-art technology which correlates the Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (RP&M) and laser processing. During this process, a certain alloy is fused onto the surface of a substrate. Laser deposition devices, namely powder feeder, CNC worktable, and laser shutter, are integrated to automatically make any cladding profile possible. Material is deposited by scanning the laser across a surface while injecting metallic powders into the molten pool at the laser focus. The metal part is then fabricated layer by layer. The LMDS system consists of four primary components: energy supply module, motion control module, powder delivery module, and computer control module. These modules of LMDS system individually perform the specified functions, but coordinate with each other. One of them, the control module plays an important role in causing the LMDS system automatic and intelligent. The control module can be divided into hardware and software components. The hardware structure mainly includes industrial computer, motors, and motion control card, which build the overall framework, and are driven by software structure. The software structure, namely the system application program with GUI, can instruct every module of LMDS system to finish the motion cooperatively adjust the processing parameters freely, and fulfill the LMDS technology automatically and intelligently. The hardware and software structures work in harmony with each other, thus flexibly controlling the LMDS system.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norberto Jimenez Mena ◽  
Philippe Dufour ◽  
Nicolas Nutal ◽  
Cedric Georges ◽  
Ana Brandão

In this study, we focus on additive manufacturing using Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) to produce a large space aluminum component that is expensive to manufacture with conventional methods and requests a long lead time. Two main objectives are aimed at: the setup of the process with the determination of process parameters that lead to healthy parts and the demonstration that the component size and geometry is largely compatible with LMD. Two materials are considered for this component. AlSi10Mg and Scalmalloy®. Processing parameters have been optimized to obtain a density on both materials over 99.5%. The final material is chosen with regard to the mechanical performance. Scalmalloy provides both better strength and ductility and is chosen to print a demonstrator. The demonstrator printed in this study is a section of a large (1 m diameter) ring-shaped component that has been topologically optimized. Some modifications are made on the original design in order to make it compatible with LMD printing. The printing strategy is then established. The results of the (non-) destructive testing reveal that the demonstrator is healthy and the mechanical properties are as expected.


Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1797 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Huebner ◽  
Dariusz Kata ◽  
Paweł Rutkowski ◽  
Paweł Petrzak ◽  
Jan Kusiński

In this study, the laser metal deposition (LMD) of the Inconel 625–tungsten carbide (WC) metal matrix composite was investigated. The composite coating was deposited on Inconel 625 substrate by powder method. A powder mixture containing 10 wt% of WC (5 µm) was prepared by wet mixing with dextrin binder. Coating samples obtained by low-power LMD were pore- and crack-free. Ceramic reinforcement was distributed homogenously in the whole volume of the material. Topologically close-packed (TCP) phases were formed at grain boundaries between WC and Inconel 625 matrix as a result of partial dissolution of WC in a nickel-based alloy. Line analysis of the elements revealed very small interference of the coating in the substrate material when compared to conventional coating methods. The average Vickers hardness of the coating was about 25% higher than the hardness of pure Inconel 625 reference samples.


2012 ◽  
Vol 549 ◽  
pp. 785-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Zhang ◽  
Xin Min Zhang ◽  
Wei Jun Liu

Laser Metal Deposition Shaping (LMDS) is a state-of-the-art technology that combines rapid prototyping and laser processing. There are many factors affecting the quality, precision, microstructure and performance of LMDS-deposited parts. Among them, dilution ratio is a significant one since it is not only an important index to judge the laser cladding quality, but directly affects the interlayer bonding strength and performance quality of as-formed metal parts. Thus, the substantial LMDS experiments were performed to conclude the influence of processing parameters on dilution ratio of laser cladding layer. The results indicate that the influence degree of scanning speed is most significant, while that of laser power is relatively slight. In order to ensure the perfect forming quality and strong metallurgical bonding, it is necessary to choose suitable dilution ratio to accomplish the LMDS process.


2008 ◽  
Vol 392-394 ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Jie Tian ◽  
Wei Jun Liu ◽  
Xiao Feng Shang ◽  
Guang Yang

The Ni60A powder was clad on the copper by the laser through coaxial power feeding. The hardness and erosion resistance of the substrate and the cladding layer were measured and made contrasts. The morphology and the microstructures of the cladding layer were analyzed by scanning electronic microscopy as well as the microstructure of bonding interface. The contents of major elements in the bonding interface were studied by energy dispersive spectrometer. Moreover, large amount of (Cu and Ni) solid solution formed a metallurgic and tight bonding with the good dilution between the substrate and cladding layer.


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