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C.P titanium/Ti-6Al-4V joint by spark plasma welding: Microstructure and mechanical properties.

Saeed Zahabi¹, Ehsan Mohammad Sharifi¹, Mehdi Naderi¹

¹Department of Materials Engineering, Malek Ashtar University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran.

|March 21, 2024

Summary

Solid-phase welding (SPW) successfully joined pure titanium to Ti-6Al-4V alloy without altering microstructures. This novel method achieved superior bonding with excellent mechanical properties, overcoming limitations of traditional welding techniques.

Keywords:

C·P Ti Diffusion bond Dissimilar welding Spark plasma welding Ti–6Al–4V

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Metallurgical Engineering

Background:

Ti-6Al-4V alloy welding is challenging due to its two-phase microstructure.
Friction welding methods often cause undesirable microstructural changes.

Purpose of the Study:

To join pure titanium and Ti-6Al-4V alloy using Solid-Phase Welding (SPW).
To investigate the effects of SPW parameters (temperature, pressure, time) on joint properties.
To achieve welding without compromising the microstructure and mechanical properties of either material.

Main Methods:

Application of the Solid-Phase Welding (SPW) technique.
Systematic investigation of process parameters: temperature, pressure, and time.
Microstructural analysis and mechanical property testing (tensile strength, Vickers micro-hardness).

Main Results:

Successful joining of pure titanium to Ti-6Al-4V alloy via SPW, preserving original microstructures.
Temperature and pressure were found to have a greater impact than time on the SPW process.
Optimal bonding achieved at 800°C, 20 MPa, and 10 min, yielding a 7-9 μm interface, 534 MPa tensile strength, and 190 HV hardness.
Increased pressure led to lower joint temperatures, enabling welding below 800°C.

Conclusions:

SPW is a viable method for joining pure titanium and Ti-6Al-4V alloy without detrimental microstructural changes.
The process offers superior bonding and mechanical properties compared to conventional methods.
Optimized SPW parameters allow for precise control over joint quality and material integrity.