Preprint Article Version 1 Preserved in Portico This version is not peer-reviewed

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Welds Produced with Different Processes

Version 1 : Received: 2 January 2024 / Approved: 3 January 2024 / Online: 3 January 2024 (10:04:17 CET)

A peer-reviewed article of this Preprint also exists.

Tolvanen, S.; Pederson, R.; Klement, U. Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Welds Produced with Different Processes. Materials 2024, 17, 782. Tolvanen, S.; Pederson, R.; Klement, U. Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Welds Produced with Different Processes. Materials 2024, 17, 782.

Abstract

The effect of defects and microstructure on mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V welds produced by tungsten inert gas welding, plasma arc welding, electron beam welding and laser beam welding was studied in the present work. The mechanical properties of the different weld types have been evaluated with respect to micro hardness, yield strength, ultimate tensile strength, ductility and fatigue at room temperature and at elevated temperature. Metallographic investigation was carried out to characterize the microstructures of different weld types and fractographic investigation to relate the effect of defects on fatigue performance. Electron and laser beam welding produced welds with finer microstructure, higher tensile ductility and better fatigue performance than tungsten inert gas welding and plasma arc welding. Large pores and pores located close to the specimen surface were found to be most detrimental to fatigue life.

Keywords

titanium alloys; welding; defects; porosity; microstructure; fatigue

Subject

Engineering, Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering

Comments (0)

We encourage comments and feedback from a broad range of readers. See criteria for comments and our Diversity statement.

Leave a public comment
Send a private comment to the author(s)
* All users must log in before leaving a comment
Views 0
Downloads 0
Comments 0


×
Alerts
Notify me about updates to this article or when a peer-reviewed version is published.
We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience.
Read more about our cookies here.