TEM microstructure investigations of aluminium alloys used for laser alloying

• Autorzy: Labisz K. , Kurpiński M , Tański T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: In this paper there are presented results of Transmission Electron Microscope investigation concerning the structure of the AlSi7Cu4 cast aluminium alloy using for alloying and remelting with the high power diode laser (HPDL). There are also presented the results of the thermo-derivative analysis performed using the UMSA (Universal Metallurgical Simulator and Analyser) device, allowing to determine the specific points of the solidifying alloy, what is helpful for phase determination occurred in this alloy. In this work especially the changes of the precipitation type, size and shape were determined. Design/methodology/approach: The investigations were performed using electron microscopy for the microstructure and phases determination. By mind of the transmission electron microscopy, especially selected area diffraction method appliance it was possible to determine the phases occurred in the alloy in the as cast state. The morphology and size of the Mg2Si was also possible to determine as well the lattice parameters for this phase. Findings: The reason of this work was also to present the laser treatment technology, which will be used for further alloying and remelting with ceramic powders - especially carbides and oxides. Particularly the overview will be directed on the laser power to achieve good layer hardness for protection of this hot work tool steel from losing their work stability and to make the tool surface more resistant to action in external conditions. The structure of the surface laser tray changes in a way, that there are very high roughness of the surface zone and the flatness or geometry changes in an important manner, crucial for further investigation. Research limitations/implications: The aluminium samples were examined metallographically using transmission electron microscope with different image techniques. Practical implications: Developing of new technology with appliance of Al alloys, High Power Diode Laser and diverse ceramic powders will be possible to obtain, based in findings from this research project. Some other investigation should be performed in the future, but the knowledge found in this research concerning the proper process parameters for each type of alloy shows an interesting investigation direction. Originality/value: The combination of metallographic investigation for cast aluminium alloys - including electron microscope investigation - and HPDL treatment parameters makes the investigation very attractive for automobile, aviation industry, and others where aluminium alloys plays an important role.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

laser surface treatment; aluminium cast alloys; laser alloying; thermo derivative analysis

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 55, nr 2
• Strony: 734--741
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 26 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Labisz K.

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Kurpiński M

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

autor

Tański T.

• Division of Materials Processing Technology, Management and Computer Techniques in Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Materials and Biomaterials, Silesian University of Technology, ul. Konarskiego 18a, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

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