Analytical model of cutting force in axial ultrasonic vibration-assisted milling in-situ TiB2/7050Al PRMMCs

Ultrasonic vibration-assisted milling has been widely applied in machining the difficult-to-cut materials owing to the remarkable improvements in reducing the cutting force. However, analytical models to reveal the mechanism and predict the cutting force of ultrasonic vibration-assisted milling metal matrix composites are still needed to be developed. In this paper, an analytical model of cutting force was established for ultrasonic vibration-assisted milling in-situ TiB₂/7050Al metal matrix composites. During modeling, change of motion of the cutting tool, contact of tool-chip-workpiece and acceleration of the chip caused by ultrasonic vibration was considered based on equivalent oblique cutting model. Meanwhile, material properties, tool geometry, cutting parameters and vibration parameters were taken into consideration. Furthermore, the developed analytical force model was validated with and without ultrasonic vibration milling experiments on in-situ TiB₂/7050Al metal matrix composites. The predicted cutting forces show to be consistent well with the measured cutting forces. Besides, the relative error of instantaneous maximum forces between the predicted and measured data is from 0.4% to 15.1%. The analytical model is significant for cutting force prediction not only in ultrasonic-vibration assisted milling but also in conventional milling in-situ TiB₂/7050Al metal matrix composites, which was proved with general applicability.     

Al含量对空心阴极等离子烧结Ti/Ni等原子比TiNiAl合金组织和力学性能的影响

 采用空心阴极等离子烧结工艺制备了Ti/Ni等原子比的Ti_50-x/2Ni_50-x/2Al_x(x=0,3,6,9)合金,研究了Al含量对合金微观组织以及力学性能的影响。结果表明:未添加铝的合金微观组织主要由NiTi基体、强化相Ti₂Ni、Ni₃Ti及孔隙组成;随着Al含量的提高,合金中Ti₂Ni(Al)数量不断增多,孔隙数量和孔径不断增加,Ni₃Ti(Al)数量不断减少,在Ti_45.5Ni_45.5Al₉中还生成了少量Ni₂TiAl相;合金的抗弯强度随Al含量的提高而增加,并在Al含量为6%时达到最大值296.3 MPa;合金的硬度随铝含量的提高而增加,Ti_45.5Ni_45.5Al₉的硬度值为295.6 HV。     

Substructure evolution in two phases based constitutive model for hot deformation of TC18 in α + β phase region

The α + β dual phase titanium alloys are key structural materials in aviation and aerospace industries, and the complicated flow behavior of these titanium alloys during hot deformation requires to establish a constitutive model incorporating physical mechanism for optimizing processing parameters and designing forming tools. This work aims to establish a constitutive model incorporating physical mechanism for hot deformation of TC18 in α + β phase region. Firstly, the flow behavior and microstructure evolution for hot deformation of TC18 in α + β phase region are characterized. The TC18 shows significant strain hardening rate and negative strain hardening exponent around and after peak flow stress, respectively. After peak flow stress, Dynamic Recovery (DRV) mechanism dominates the evolution of α and β phases according to the results of substructure evolution. Then, the internal state variables method is applied to establish a constitutive model incorporating physical mechanism for hot deformation of dual phase titanium alloys. The variation of dislocation density during the hot deformation of titanium alloys is modeled by considering the accumulation of dislocation due to the impediment to dislocation movement by substructure obstacles and the annihilation of dislocation due to the dynamic restoration effect. The interaction between dislocations, the subgrain boundaries and the grain/phase boundaries obstruct the dislocation movement in the α phase, and the first two obstructs the dislocation movement in the β phase during the hot deformation of TC18. The dislocation annihilation process in the α and β phases during the hot deformation of TC18 is dominated by DRV. Finally, the substructure evolution in the two phases based constitutive model for hot deformation of TC18 in α + β phase region is presented. This model is well applied to predict the flow stress and quantitively analyze the role of DRV effect in the evolution of α and β phases during the hot deformation of TC18.     

Al2O3/ZrO2(n)微纳米复合陶瓷超声振动精密磨削表面微观特征试验研究

 基于Al₂O₃/ZrO₂（n）微纳米复合陶瓷的“晶内型”微观结构，应用原子力显微镜(AFM)重点分析了微 纳米复合陶瓷二维超声振动磨削表面微观形貌。结合磨削表面X射线衍射定性分析与定量计算，研究了“晶内型”微纳米复合陶瓷材料超精密振动磨削表面变质层结构。X射线衍射分析表明：二维振动磨削和普通磨削表面均以α-Al₂O₃和四方相ZrO₂为主，存在少量单斜相ZrO₂，磨削表面无非晶相产生；磨削表层和基体之间的过渡层的X射线衍射峰具有半峰宽化现象。AFM分析结果表明：细粒度金刚石砂轮普通磨削和振动磨削表面均无微裂纹和断裂破碎，磨削表面粗糙度是由不同幅值的多种波形叠加的结果；AFM轮廓特征分析表明：二维超声振动磨削表面峰谷较均匀，磨削表面均匀一致性优于普通磨削表面；材料晶化过程中产生的固有缺陷是限制硬脆材料近纳米表面形成的重要因素。     

Improved creep aging response in Al-Cu alloy by applying pre-aging before pre-straining

The improvement of post-form properties without compromising creep formability has been a critical issue in creep age forming of aluminum alloy component. A pretreatment process incorporating artificial pre-aging at 165 °C for 6 h/12 h/24 h followed by pre-strain(3%–9%)has been developed. This method not only evidently improves the strength but also accelerates the creep deformation during creep aging of an Al-Cu alloy. A strength increase of 50 MPa with a slight decrease of ductility relative t...     

Ti6Al4V合金冷拔过程变形机制研究

研究了钛合金经冷拉后的变形组织和性能,金相、透镜观察表明,位错滑移是钛合金室温下塑性变形的主导机制.钛合金经过冷拉拔后的组织性能变化可分为3个阶段:第一阶段为快速硬化阶段,以大晶粒的变形为主,位错缠结形成;第二阶段其抗拉强度值增加趋于平缓,近乎于一个平台,部分小晶粒也开始参与变形,位错带形成;第三阶段为应变量大于0.6...     

热轧对Ti50Ni50-xAlx(x=1,2,4)形状记忆合金微观组织、相变和力学性能的影响

形状记忆合金的相变和力学性能受机械加工过程影响明显.在850℃下将Ti50Ni50-xAIx(x=1,2,4)形状记忆合金轧制成为板材.采用扫描电镜、透射电镜和X射线衍射对合金的微观结构研究表明:合金由NiTi相和Ti2Ni相组成,Al元素在Ti2Ni相中的固溶度比在TiNi相中高.差示扫描量热分析和电阻-温度测试表明...     

Creep Behaviors of FGH95 Powder Ni-Base Superalloy

This article makes an investigation into the creep behavior and deformation features of FGH95 powder Ni-base superalloy by means of creep curves and microstructural observation. Results show that this superalloy exposes obvious sensibility to the applied temperature and stresses in the experimental range. Microstructure of the alloy consists of γ′ phase of various sizes and dispersed carbide particles precipitated in the wider crystal boundaries between the powder particles. During the creep, the deformation of the alloy occurs in the form of single- or double-oriented slipping inside the grains, and some of the finer carbide particles are precipitated near the slipping traces. The wide grain boundaries might be broken into the finer grains due to severe deformation. The deformation mechanism of the alloy during creep is thought to be the activation of dislocations of double-oriented slipping, including (1/2)<110> dislocation inside the γ matrix phase and <110> super-dislocation inside the γ′ phase. The formation of the stacking faults and (1/3)<112> super-Shockleys partial dislocation configuration is attributed to the decomposition of <110> super-dislocation in the γ′ phase.     

激光冲击对TC11钛合金组织和力学性能的影响

对TC11钛合金进行激光冲击强化处理,通过透射电子显微镜观察不同参数下TC11钛合金的微观组织变化,用显微硬度计和X射线应力测试仪分别测试材料表层硬度和残余应力,并通过TC11钛合金标准疲劳试片高周振动疲劳试验验证激光冲击对其疲劳性能的影响.试验结果表明:激光冲击波作用后表面组织结构发生明显变化,当冲击次数增加,先后出现了高密度位错、位错胞和纳米级晶粒等微观组织特征.冲击10次后,表面残余应力最高达到-632.5MPa,相应的塑性变形层深度达到1500μm左右;同时表面硬度在冲击1次即可提高19%,硬度影响深度为700μm,随着次数增加而提高,但幅度不大.经3次冲击处理的TC11钛合金标准疲劳试片的疲劳极限由原始483MPa提高到593MPa.      

加工工艺对C/ SiC 复合材料性能的影响

采用普通磨削和超声辅助磨削工艺对C/Si C复合材料进行加工,对不同加工工艺参数获得的C/Si C复合材料进行表面状态表征及力学性能的测试。结果显示在磨削深度0.05 mm,进给速度600 mm/h,转速1 600 r/min,超声频率14 k Hz的工艺参数匹配条件下,所得到的C/Si C复合材料的表面粗糙度最小,弯曲强度最大。表明超声辅助磨削加工工艺对材料力学性能损伤较小。     

Influence of welding parameters on microstructure and mechanical properties of electron beam welded Ti60 to GH3128 joint with a Cu interlayer

Effects of welding parameters on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti/Cu/Ni joint welded by electron beam were investigated. High welding heat input increased the melting quantity of Ti60 titanium alloy and promoted the formation of Ti–Cu intermetallic compounds (IMC) such as Ti₂Cu and Ti₃Cu₄, increasing the brittleness of the joints. Low welding heat input was not conducive to the complete melting of the copper interlayer, and the unmelted copper reduced the performance of the joints. Under the optimal welding parameters, Ti–Ni IMCs in the weld would be replaced by (Cu, Ni) solid solutions ((Cu, Ni)_ss). However, Ti–Cu IMC layers cannot be eliminated entirely by changing the welding parameters. The maximum tensile strength of the joints was 201 MPa. The fracture of the joints occurred at the Ti–Cu IMC layer, which was a typical brittle fracture.     

ECAP对纯铝拉伸性能和断裂行为影响的研究

利用等通道转角挤压(ECAP)对纯铝进行了连续的挤压,结合位错及断口形貌,分析了位错强化及断裂机制.结果表明, 剪切变形使位错滑移,晶粒细化,挤压4道次后材料屈服强度、抗拉强度分别较初始态提高了38.5%和24.0%,断裂机制呈现典型的沿晶断裂特征.     

Direct thrust test and asymmetric performance of porous ionic liquid electrospray thruster

In order to meet the demand of CubeSats for low power and high-performance micro-propulsion system, a porous ionic liquid electrospray thruster prototype is developed in this study. 10 × 10 conical emitter arrays are fabricated on an area of 3.24 cm² by computer numerical control machining technology. The propellant is 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate. The overall dimension of the assembled prototype is 3 cm × 3 cm × 1 cm, with a total weight of about 15 g (with propellant). The performance of this prototype is tested under vacuum. The results show that it can work in the voltage range of ±2.0 kV to ±3.0 kV, and the maximum emission current and input power are about 355 μA and 1.12 W. Time of Flight (TOF) mass spectrometry results show that cationic monomers and dimers dominate the beam in positive mode, while a higher proportion of higher-order solvated ion clusters in negative mode. The maximum specific impulse is 2992 s in positive mode and 849 s in negative mode. The thrust is measured in two methods: one is calculated by TOF results and the other is directly measured by high-precision torsional thrust stand. The thrust (T) obtained by these two methods conforms to a certain scaling law with respect to the emission current (I_em) and the applied voltage (V_app), following the scale of T ∼ I_emV_app^0.5, and the thrust range is from 2.1 μN to 42.6 μN. Many thruster performance parameters are significantly different in positive and negative modes. We speculate that due to the higher solvation energy of the anion, more solvated ion clusters are formed rather than pure ions under the same electric field. It may help to improve thruster performance if porous materials with smaller pore sizes are used as reservoirs. Although there are still many problems, most of the performance parameters of ILET-3 are good, which can theoretically meet the requirements of CubeSats for micro-propulsion system.     

快速凝固/粉末冶金工艺Al-Fe-Mo-Si基复合阻尼材料阻尼性能与机制

通过对材料动态力学性能的测试,研究了采用快速凝固/粉末冶金工艺制备的Al-Fe-Mo-Si基复合阻尼材料Al-Fe-Mo-Si/Zn-Al和Al-Fe-Mo-Si/Al/Zn Al的阻尼性能,并对其阻尼机制进行了讨论。结果表明:在20～250℃的温度范围内,两种材料的阻尼性能(Q-1)处于(0.5～3.1)×10-2之间,复合有较多Zn Al且挤压比较大的Al Fe Mo-Si/Zn-Al的阻尼性能要优于Al-Fe-Mo-Si/Al/Zn-Al。低温时由大挤压变形引入的高密度位错阻尼在材料内耗机制中占据主导地位,而在高温区界面阻尼的影响逐渐增加,同时由于热激活作用,位错阻尼随着温度的升高表现出不同的作用机制,二者共同决定着材料的内耗特性。     

Optimization of flow field in electrochemical trepanning of integral cascades (Ti6Al4V)

Ti6Al4V is widely applied in the integral cascades of aero engines. As an effective machining method, electrochemical trepanning (ECTr) has unique advantages in processing surface parts made of hard-to-cut materials. In ECTr, the state of the flow field has a significant effect on processing stability and machining quality. To improve the uniformity of the flow field when ECTr is applied to Ti6Al4V, two different flow modes are designed, namely full-profile electrolyte supply (FPES) and edges electrolyte supply (EES). Different from the traditional forward flow mode, the flow directions of the electrolyte in the proposed modes are controlled by inlet channels. Simulations show that the flow field under EES is more uniform than that under FPES. To further enhance the uniformity of the flow field, the structure of EES is optimized by modifying the insulating sleeve. In the optimized configuration, the longitudinal distance between the center of the inlet hole and the center of the blade is 6.0 mm, the lateral distance between the centers of the inlet holes on both sides is 16.5 mm, the length to which the electrolyte enters the machining area is 1.5 mm, and the height of the insulating sleeve is 13.5 mm. A series of ECTr experiments are performed under the two flow modes. Compared with EES, the blade machined by FPES is less accurate and has poorer surface quality, with a surface roughness (R_a) of 3.346 μm. Under the optimized EES, the machining quality is effectively enhanced, with the surface quality improved from R_a = 2.621 μm to R_a = 1.815 μm, thus confirming the efficacy of the proposed methods.     

A step deformation method for superplasticity improvement of coarse-grained Ti–15V–3Cr-3Sn-3Al

Ti–15V–3Cr–3Sn–3Al(Ti–15–3), a kind of metastable beta titanium which has high specific strength and good cold-formability, is highlighted for applications in the aerospace manufacture industry. However, the technique for improving its formability at elevated temperatures is still a challenge at present. In this work, a step deformation method is proposed for superplasticity improvement of coarse grained Ti–15–3 plates at temperatures around its beta transus. The effects of the strain rate and the strain at the first stage on the superplasticity are investigated. The results show an increase of the strain rate sensitivity and a decrease of the flow stress under the step deformation mode compared to those obtained under constant strain rates at 780℃. The maximum strain to failure obtained in the step mode is 93% higher than that deformed in the constant strain rate mode. Strain rates, strains at the first stage, and temperatures have influences on the superplasticity improvement. The deformation mechanism is concluded as subgrain formation accommodated by grain boundary sliding rate-controlled by dislocation climb. The improved m value in the step deformation is accounted to the extra dislocation density produced during the strain rate reduction.     

TC11钛合金在疲劳－蠕变交互作用下的形变特征及位错结构

 研究了经常规,近β和β锻造工艺所获得的具有等轴、双态和网篮３种显微组织的ＴＣ１１钛合金在疲劳－蠕变交互作用下的形变特性及位错结构。发现不同显微组织或同一组织内部的初生α和条状α具有的层错能不同是形成不同位错亚结构的根本原因。     

SiCp／Al复合材料微蠕变行为及其影响因素分析

 通过对碳化硅颗粒增强铝基复合材料（ＳｉＣｐ／Ａｌ）微蠕变性能的测试及微观组织分析,研究了ＳｉＣｐ／Ａｌ复合材料微蠕变变形规律及机理。结果表明,ＳｉＣｐ／Ａｌ复合材料微蠕变变形行为可分为二个阶段：第一阶段是可动位错的耗尽阶段；第二阶段位错全面开动、增殖是引起材料微蠕变的主要原因。材料内的增强体颗粒、析出相可有效的提高材料的微蠕变抗力。     

TiNiFeNb形状记忆合金的组织结构及相变特性

通过向TisoNiso合金中加入Fe和Nb元素,制备出一种四元Ti49Ni50-xFexNb1形状记忆合金.采用X射线衍射和背散射电子衍射的方法,测试和分析了合金的相结构及微观组织形态,采用电阻法系统研究了合金的相变特性.结果表明:Nb元素的加入并没有改变TiNiFe合金的B2结构,仅导致了广极少量的富Nb相在基体中析...     

LY-12铝合金应变疲劳性能和疲劳位错结构

系统研究了LY-12铝合金自然时效及240℃人工时效试样的应变疲劳性能和疲劳位错结构。通过疲劳位错组态、位错的滑移特征以及位错同微观组织相互作用的研究,解释了该种实际合金的疲劳性能。