Showing 10 results for Tungsten Arc Welding
R. Ghasemi, E. Heshmat Dehkordi, M. Shamanian,
Volume 2, Issue 1 (8-2016)
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In this study, microstructural features and mechanical properties of Incoloy 825-316L stainless steel dissimilar joints have been investigated. For this purpose, pulsed gas tungsten arc welding method was employed and 316L, Inconel 82 and Inconel 625 alloys were used as filler metal. First, specimens were cut. Pulsed gas tungsten arc welding was performed using peak and base currents of 220 A and 110 A, respectively. Microstructure of welded joints was studied using metallographic observations and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) analysis. In order to evaluate the mechanical properties, tensile and microhardness measurements were done on the joints. In all specimens, dendritic and equiaxed and/or cellular growth of austenite phase was observed. Incoloy 625 weld metal had the finest dendritic structure. Tensile test results revealed the ductile fracture with a high percent of elongation for all specimens. The highest tensile strength and percent of elongation of 610 MPa and 48% were obtained for specimen welded using Inconel 625 filler metal. Inconel 625 and 316 stainless steel weld metals showed the highest and lowest microhardness with values of 232 HV and 224 HV, respectively.
Mohammad Jula, Reza Dehmolaei, Seyed Reza Alavi Zaree,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (11-2016)
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In this paper, maximum value of energy to break at Charpy impact test as a criterion of fracture toughness of AISI 316/A387 Gr.91 weld joints with ERNiCrMo-3 filler metal were obtained by optimization of pulesd current gas tungsten arc welding process parameters. The selected parameters were peak current, background current, frequency and on time percentage that were changed in three levels. Therefore a L9 orthogonal array of Taguchi design including nine experiments for four parameters with three levels (34) was used. Analysis of signal to noise (S/N) ratio indicated that optimized values of peak current, background current, frequency and on time percentage were 120A, 90A, 10Hz and 80%, respectively. The welded specimen with optimized parameters showed an energy to break at Charpy impact test value of 65J at -20°c. The obtained results also demonstrated that the most influence on energy to break values belonged to background current, frequency, peak current and on time percentage, respectively.
M. Ahl Sarmadi, M. Shamanian, M. Atapour, H. Edris, A. Behjat,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (8-2017)
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In this study, the corrosion behavior of super duplex stainless steel UNS S32750 and tungsten arc welding with filler metals AWS ER2594 duplex stainless steel in acidic solution containing chloride ions have been investigated. Microstructure of weld joints evaluateby light and electron microscope and corrosion behavior examine by open circuit potential and cyclic polarization tests.The results showed that increas in heat input leads to a change in the distribution of alloying elements, formation of intermetallic phases around grain boundaries and the shifting balance between austenite and ferritein phases in weld region. Based on the cyclic polarization tests, cross-weld and base metal active behavior and have good corrosion resistance due to the presence of high alloying elements. As well as increase in heat input leads to an increase in current density and decrease in the pitting potential.
, M. Ahl Sarmadi, M. Atapour, A. Behjat, H. Edriss, M. Vahman ,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (8-2018)
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Galvanic corrosion is an ever-present problem in all different environments, particularly in tanks. The goal of this project is to develop a finite element model that can be used with experimental data to characterize the corrosion of a galvanic weldments couple in an electrolyte. In this study sample are welded by gas tungsten arc welding and friction stir welding. According to ASTM G8, Evaluation of corrosion properties examined with cyclic polarization test in 0.5 molar H2SO4 andthe information required to validate the model was prepared. The finite element model is developed using COMSOL and Math Module through derivation of equations describing corrosion thermodynamics and electrochemical kinetics. The results showed that reducing in heat input to improve galvanic corrosion behavior in the weld sample.In addition to result of simulation reveal sample that welded by gas tungsten arc method had higher current density galvanic corrosion in comparison with friction stir sample.
M. Siddiqui, S. H. Razavi, H. Sabet,
Volume 4, Issue 1 (8-2018)
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In this research the effect of heat treatment offer welding (PWHT) in 650,750 and 8500C for two hours on Sulfide stress corrosion cracking resistance (SSC), welding metal Inconel 625 to low alloy steel 4130 was analyzed that was welded using Automatic TIG welding process then the mechanical properties of the joint was observed using micro hardness measure experiment (weld metal, base metal and the welding heat-affected zone) and welding metal structure using light microscopy, electron SEM(EDX), also XRD. The comparison of the microstructure in different temperatures show the least effect on microstructure in 6500C. In micro hardness measure test after post-weld heat treatment (PWHT) with increasing temperature we observed decreasing hardness of base metal and heat-effected zon and alsoincreasing weld metal micro hardness. when the temperature of post-weld heat treatment reached to 8500C phase γ" changed quickly to delta phase δ.when temperature reached to 8500C secondary phases changed to needle form. After stress testing in Sulfide environment magnetic particles (MT) was done on the samples and results showed that in the post-weld heat treatment sample 8500C tension crack is made. Pictures of stress testing(SSC) SEM sample shows that tension cracks mode is base metal cracks along the grain boundaries and it also extends the base metal to weld metal.
M. Vanaee, M. Ardestani, A. Abbasi,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (1-2019)
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In this research, the dissimilar welding of St52 plain carbon steel to W400 wear resistant steel and its effect on the microstructure and wear properties of the wear resistant steel was investigated. The wear resistant steel was produced via direct quenching with nominal hardness of 400 HB. Gas tungsten arc welding was used for joining process. The results showed that welding led to hardness reduction, wear rate increase and also significant changes in microstructure of the heat affected zone of the wear resistant steel. According to the results, by increasing the heat input for about 9%, the hardness and wear rate of the heat affected zone was decreased 8% and increased 250%, respectively. According to the scanning electron microscopy observations the main wear mechanisms of the base metal were adhesion and abrasion. However, the wear mechanisms of the heat affected zone were mainly adhesion and delamination. By increasing the heat input, the delamination was increased significantly.
M. Gholami, H. Mostaan, A. Sonboli, ,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (1-2019)
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In this research, gas tungsten arc welding of dissimilar joint between 4130 low alloy steel and AISI 201 austenitic stainless steel was investigated. Four filler metals i. e. ERNiCr-3, ER 309L, ER 308L and ER 80SB2 were used. After welding, microstructural features of various areas and also fracture surfaces were examined using optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Tensile test was conducted in order to study the mechanical properties of each joint. It was found that ERNiCr-3 is fractured from fusion zone and the others were fractured from 4130 base metal. Also, some second phase particles such as NbC were seen in the ERNiCr-3 weld joint. SEM observation showed that the fracture behavior of ERNiCr-3 weld joint is semi brittle and the others are ductile. The fusion zone of ERNiCr-3 weld joint was fully austenitic and consisted of equiaxed grains and no crack was seen in this area. The fusion zone of ER 308L and ER 309L were composed from cellular dendrite and finally ER 80S-B2 weld joint was consisted of lath martensite.
M.r. Samadi, H. Mostaan, M. Rafiei , M. Salehi,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (8-2020)
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Nowadays, aluminum and its alloys have extensive applications in marine and aerospace industrious owing to their excellent properties. Among these alloys, 5xxx series of aluminum alloys have also excellent corrosion resistance, high toughness and strength and also good weldability. Decrease in yield strength and also tensile strength due to the grain growth in the heat affected zone is of the main problems in the welding of these series of Al alloys. In this research work, gas tungsten arc weld joints in two modes i. e. direct current and pulsed current were compared in order to study the effect of this parameter on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of weld joints. Also, the effect pulsed current parameters such as peak current and basic current were investigated. Microstructural evolutions and fracture surfaces of weld joints were examined by optical microscope and scanning electron microscope, respectively. It was found that the fracture behavior of all joints is in a ductile manner. Also, tensile test and electrochemical polarization were conducted in order to study the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of weld joints.
M.m. Jafari, A. Afsari, S.a. Behgozin, Sh. Heidari,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (1-2023)
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In this study, the mechanical and tribological properties of 4 different types of welding filler metals were examined on a 1.6959 steel (DIN35NiCrMoV12-5) by the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process. The fillers used in this study include ER70S-6, ER80S-G, ER80S-Ni1, ER80S-B2. The main reasons for choosing these fillers in this study are their availability and close chemical composition to the base metal. To evaluate the weld and quality of weld joints, tensile, impact, hardness and abrasion tests performed on the samples and related microstructures was investigated by optical microscope. The results indicated that the presence of molybdenum and chromium alloying elements in ER80S-B2 filler and related microstructure at HAZ has led to an increase in weld strength up to 38 percent. The best and worst wear resistance obtained from the filler ER 80S-Ni1 and ER 70S-6 respectively. The best weld quality and mechanical properties were acquired in welding using ER 80S-B2 welding filler metal.
N. Abbasian Vardin, T. Saeid, A. R. Akbari ,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (5-2023)
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In this study, gas-tungsten arc welding was used for the cladding of two high entropy alloys of AlCoCrFeNi (Al1) and Al0.7CoCrFeNi (Al0.7) onto plain carbon steel plates. The welding process was carried out at a welding current of 180 A and a welding speed of 1.4 mm/s. The microstructures, craking behavior, phase composition, and hardness of the clads were characterized using various methods, such as optical microscopy (OM), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD) analysis, and microhardness measurements. The results indicated that the Al1 clad had a petal-like structure of the BCC and Cr-rich phases. Both intergranular and transgranular cracks were identified in the Al1 alloy, which were recognized to be solidification cracks. Thermal stress and brittleness of the BCC phase promote cracking of the Al1. On the other hand, in the Al0.7 alloy, in addition to the BCC phase, a new FCC phase was formed with various Widmanstatten and dendritic morphologies in the clad microstructure and the Cr-rich phase was not observed. Furthermore, in this alloy with lower Al content, a crack-free clad was obtained. The crack prevention in the Al0.7 alloy was attributed to a combination of factors, including a decrease in the solidification range, formation of the FCC phase, and reduction in hardness.
