Microstructure evolution in a single crystal nickel-based superalloy joint by linear friction welding

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Abstract

Linear friction welding (LFW) was used with a single crystal nickel-based superalloy to produce sound welds. Microstructural examination shows that the joint has a distinct weld zone (WZ) and thermomechanically affected zone (TMAZ). In the WZ, the microstructure has recrystallized polycrystals instead of a single crystal. In the TMAZ, the amount of γ' phase increased from the TMAZ/WZ interface to the parent material (PM) and decreased from the periphery to the centre along the weld creating a U-shaped microhardness profile in the TMAZ. The microhardness is however lower than that in the WZ. The average tensile strength was found to be 837.5 ± 50. MPa, comparable to the PM (880. MPa [26]).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)613-617
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials and Design
Volume85
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Nov 2015

Keywords

  • Linear friction welding
  • Mechanical property
  • Microstructure
  • Recrystallisation
  • Single crystal nickel-based superalloy

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