A novel method of utilizing static mixer to obtain mixing homogeneity of multi-species powders in laser metal deposition

Real-time mixing of multi-species powder challenges Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) of Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs). The current work proposes a novel method of using a static mixer to realize rapid, uniform multi-species powder mixing. Firstly, copper powder and 316L stainless steel powder are selected to complete the powder mixing observation experiment with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Energy Dispersive Spectrometer (EDS). Secondly, computational fluid dynamics and particle mixing simulation models are used to analyze the flow field and particle motion characteristics in the static mixer. Finally, LMD experiment and metallographic observation are carried out with 316L stainless steel powder and WC powder to verify the feasibility of the static mixer. This study provides a theoretical and practical basis for powder mixing in laser processing with a static mixer. The conclusions can also be applied to other processing fields requiring real-time and uniform mixing of multi-species powders.     

基于液体金属的接触PIM抑制方法和实验验证

接触非线性是射频设备和电路中产生无源互调（passive intermodulation，PIM）信号的重要原因之一。基于对接触结点射频等效电路的分析，提出了一种基于共晶镓铟合金（eutectic gallium-indium，EGaIn）的PIM抑制方法。EGaIn不同于传统的焊锡，它可以在室温下实现接触结位置上的稳定、可重构连接。首先分析了射频（radio frequency，RF）下的金属接触结的电路模型。其次设计并实现了两个包含不同金属接触结构且工作在2.6GHz的平面倒F天线（planar inverted F antenna，PIFA）。最后比较了EGaIn焊接前后PIFA的互调水平，其中对PIM指标的最大抑制程度为35dB。验证了EGaIn可以在室温下对PIFA的接触结点进行可重构焊接，这为电连接中的非线性抑制提供了一种参考方法。     

Enhanced ultrasonic total focusing imaging of CFRP corner with ray theory-based homogenization technique

Ultrasonic testing is effective in defect characterization and quality assurance of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) components in the aerospace industry. Due to the coupling between complex shape and elastic anisotropy, the Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and time-based Total Focusing Method (TFM) face significant challenges in the calculation of wave propagation. A wave velocity distribution model is established for a multidirectional convex corner of CFRP based on a homogenization theory and the above coupling effects are also incorporated. A ray-tracing method is proposed based on Dijkstra’s shortest path search algorithm. The predicted time of flight ensures that this technique, the homogenized TFM, could synthesize a high-quality focused image by post-processing on the full matrix capture data. Experiments on a laminate with three ?1.5 mm Side-Drilled Holes (SDHs) in different circumferential directions confirm a successful homogenized TFM imaging that all SDHs can be effectively detected. As compared to the isotropic scenario, the maximum positioning error is reduced to 0.12, 0.08, and 0.38 mm, and the Signal-to-Noise Ratios (SNRs) are increased by 2.1, 1.1, and 11.8 dB, respectively. It is suggested that the ray-tracing assisted TFM technique can effectively improve the imaging of corners in CFRP components.     

Development and coupling test of active spacecraft potential control – Next generation (ASPOC-NG)

The active spacecraft potential control (ASPOC) system developed in the 1990s emits positive ions to neutralise the spacecraft potential, such as used in several missions like Geotail, Equator-S, Cluster, Doublestar and MMS. With the experience gained, the next generation of the active spacecraft potential control (ASPOC-NG) instrument has been developed over the last three years. Thereby, three emission technologies were tested including Liquid Metal Ion Source (LMIS), Liquid Metal Electron Source (LMES) and Solid Metal Electron Source (SMES). The development of the emitter module by FOTEC and the corresponding electronics control unit by IWF is presented. Optimisations were carried out with the focus on the reduction of mass and power consumption to comply with the requirements of future scientific missions. Coupling tests of the modules and the electronics control unit were performed including range, accuracy and lifetime tests. Both ASPOC-NG instruments for positive and negative charge compensation and their performance values show excellent results.     

Investigation of anode shaping process during co-rotating electrochemical machining of convex structure on inner surface

A novel co-rotating electrochemical machining method is proposed for fabricating convex structures on the inner surface of a revolving part. The electrodes motion and material removal method of co-rotating electrochemical machining are different from traditional electrochemical machining. An equivalent kinematic model is established to analyze the novel electrodes motion,since the anode and cathode rotate in the same direction while the cathode simultaneously feeds along the line of centres. Acc...     

低密度镁锂合金性能强化与精密成形技术

针对轻质高强和近成形复杂结构的技术要求，提出一种基于低密度镁锂合金薄壁筒形件的等温超塑性双向挤压近净成形方法，研究了铸态成形性能、铸态和轧制态在不同温度下的力学性能变化规律。研究结果表明，铸态下延伸率约12%，抗拉强度约145 MPa，轧制态下延伸率变化不大，但抗拉强度提升到180 MPa以上。采用本论文方法镁锂合金的延伸率和抗拉强度显著提高，分别达到21%和216 MPa，表明高温大变形过程中，实现了晶粒细化，大量增强相弥散在晶粒内部，起到性能强化作用，成功实现其性能强化和复杂结构件的精密成形。     

中弧线角度分布对跨音叶栅特性影响研究

中弧线角度分布形式对压气机叶片表面等熵马赫数分布具有重要的影响。为了对比不同压气机叶型的流动特征，采用数值模拟和平面叶栅试验相结合，对两种中弧线角度分布形式的跨音叶型在不同来流工况下的气动特性展开了详细研究。结果表明：在设计点，前加载配合均匀加载的中弧线角度分布叶型能够消除叶片吸力面的局部超音区，与前加载的中弧线角度分布叶型相比，叶片表面等熵马赫数分布更加饱满。其次，前加载配合均匀加载叶型能够推迟叶片吸力面的涡层失稳，减弱了吸力面分离涡与端壁分离涡的耦合作用，进而改善了端区的流动状况，截面平均总压损失系数降低了8.2%。最后，对非设计工况下两种中弧线角度分布的气动特性进行了分析，随着来流马赫数的降低，两种中弧线角度分布叶型的损失差异逐渐减小，均具有较优的气动性能。来流速度对叶片表面等熵马赫数、损失分布和分离面形状特征影响较小，仅影响叶片表面等熵马赫数和损失数值大小。     

Analysis of crack initiation location and its influencing factors of fretting fatigue in aluminum alloy components

To promote the development of fretting fatigue assessment and control technology for aircraft components, this paper uses the Crystal Plasticity Finite Element(CPFE) method and sub-modeling technology to study the Crack Initiation Location(CIL) of fretting fatigue in Aluminum Alloy(AA) specimens. The effects of external excitations such as normal load, tangential load, and axial stress on the CIL are investigated. It is found that the Most Likely Cracked(MLC) site revealed in a specimen and the ...     

TC4钛合金激光冲击强化数值模拟

采用连续显式动态冲击策略对航空用TC4钛合金进行激光冲击强化数值模拟研究.根据冲击波能量变化曲线确定单次冲击求解时间为3000ns,并分析了应力波传播过程.在此基础上开展多点冲击模拟,分析了功率密度、冲击次数和光斑搭接率对残余应力、应变场的影响.得出增加功率密度对增大表面残余压应力的效果更好;增加冲击次数对增大残余压应...     

带螺旋内筋薄壁筒形件旋压变形特征

采用有限元模拟和实验结合的方法,研究了带螺旋内筋薄壁筒形件旋压变形特征.首先建立带螺旋内筋薄壁筒形件旋压有限元模型,并通过实验验证模型的可靠性.然后基于有限元模拟结果,分析旋轮作用下不同区域的应力特征及成形工件不同区域的应变特征.结果表明:筒壁区材料在旋轮作用下受三向压应力,内筋处外层材料受三向压应力,内层材料径向受压...