激光粉末床熔融再制造TC4钛合金组织和性能

Microstructure and mechanical properties of TC4 titanium alloy remanufactured by laser powder bed fusion

  • 摘要:
    目的 该文旨在揭示激光粉末床熔融(Laser powder bed fusion, LPBF)再制造TC4组织形成机理及其对性能的影响机制。
    方法 在锻造TC4基体上进行LPBF成形,采用金相显微镜和扫描电子显微镜表征基体和增材区域的组织形貌,并分析室温、高温拉伸性能和断口形貌。
    结果 LPBF增材区形成具有明显定向凝固特征的柱状晶,晶粒内生成大量α′相具有较高的强度但断后伸长率较差,导致合金室温、高温抗拉强度均高于1 000 MPa,但断后伸长率较低分别为0.5%和2.5%,其拉伸断口无明显的颈缩,展现出典型的脆性断裂特征。LPBF再制造TC4钛合金的锻造基体和增材合金形成良好的冶金结合,室温、高温抗拉强度和断后伸长率介于两者之间,试样变形和断裂失效主要集中在强度较低的锻造基体区域。
    结论 LPBF再制造TC4成形质量良好且无缺陷,界面结合强度高于锻件基体,可实现复杂构件的高精度再制造修复。

     

    Abstract: Objective This study aims to elucidate the microstructural evolution mechanism of TC4 titanium alloy remanufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and its subsequent impact on mechanical properties. Methods LPBF deposition was performed on a forged TC4 substrate. The microstructural characteristics of both the substrate and the deposited zone were analyzed using optical microscopy (OM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Additionally, the tensile properties and fracture mechanisms at room and elevated temperatures were evaluated. Results The LPBF-deposited zone exhibited epitaxial columnar grains indicative of directional solidification, containing a substantial amount of acicular α′ martensite. This unique microstructure imparted high strength but poor ductility; consequently, the ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the deposited alloy at room and elevated temperatures exceeded 1000 MPa, with corresponding elongations of merely 0.5% and 2.5%. The tensile fracture surfaces lacked macroscopic necking, displaying typical brittle fracture features. Furthermore, a sound metallurgical bond was achieved at the interface between the forged substrate and the deposited alloy. For the remanufactured TC4 samples, the UTS and elongation at both testing temperatures fell intermediate to those of the substrate and the deposited alloy. Deformation and ultimate fracture predominantly occurred in the softer forged substrate zone. Conclusion Defect-free TC4 parts with excellent forming quality can be successfully remanufactured via LPBF. The interfacial bonding strength surpasses that of the forged substrate, demonstrating the vast potential of LPBF for the high-precision repair and remanufacturing of complex components.

     

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