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Experimental Characterization Of A Direct Metal Deposited Cobalt-Based Alloy On Tool Steel For Component Repair, Xinchang Zhang, Tan Pan, Wei Li, Frank W. Liou
Experimental Characterization Of A Direct Metal Deposited Cobalt-Based Alloy On Tool Steel For Component Repair, Xinchang Zhang, Tan Pan, Wei Li, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Die casting dies made of tool steel is subject to impact, abrasion and cyclic thermomechanical loading that delivers damage such as wear, corrosion, and cracking. To repair such defects, materials enveloping the damage need to be machined and refilled. In this study, V-shape defects with varied sidewall inclination angles were prepared on H13 tool steel substrates and refilled with cobalt-based alloy using direct metal deposition (DMD) for superior hardness and wear resistance. The microstructure of rebuild samples was characterized using an optical microscope (OM) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Elemental distribution from the substrate to deposits was analyzed using energy …
Microstructural Characterization Of Diode Laser Deposited Ti-6al-4v, Tian Fu, Zhiqiang Fan, Syamala R. Pulugurtha, Todd E. Sparks, Jianzhong Ruan, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Microstructural Characterization Of Diode Laser Deposited Ti-6al-4v, Tian Fu, Zhiqiang Fan, Syamala R. Pulugurtha, Todd E. Sparks, Jianzhong Ruan, Frank W. Liou, Joseph William Newkirk
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Laser Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) is an effective approach to manufacturing or repairing a range of metal components. The process is a layer-by-layer approach to building up a three dimensional solid object. The microstructure influences mechanical properties of the deposited parts. Thus, it is important to understand the microstructural features of diode laser deposited parts. This paper presents a microstructure analysis of a diode laser deposited Ti-6Al-4V onto a Ti-6Al-4V substrate. laser deposited parts. This paper presents a microstructure analysis of a diode laser deposited Ti-6Al-4V onto a Ti-6Al-4V substrate.
Evaluation Of Mechanical Properties And Microstructure For Laser Deposition Process And Welding Process, Yaxin Bao, Jianzhong Ruan, Todd E. Sparks, Jambunathan Anand, Joseph William Newkirk, Frank W. Liou
Evaluation Of Mechanical Properties And Microstructure For Laser Deposition Process And Welding Process, Yaxin Bao, Jianzhong Ruan, Todd E. Sparks, Jambunathan Anand, Joseph William Newkirk, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Laser Aided Manufacturing Process (LAMP) can be applied to repair steel die/molds which are currently repaired using traditional welding process in industry. In order to fully understand the advantages of laser deposition repair process over traditional welded-repair process, the mechanical properties such as tensile strength and hardness of H13 tool steel samples produced by these two processes were investigated. The microstructure and fracture surface of the samples were analyzed using optical microscope and SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope). Moreover, depositions on substrates with different shapes were studied to evaluate the performance of LAMP on damaged parts with complicated geometric shape.
Comparison Of Thermal Properties Of Laser Deposition And Traditional Welding Process Via Thermal Diffusivity Measurement, Yu Yang, Omoghene Osaze Obahor, Yaxin Bao, Todd E. Sparks, Jianzhong Ruan, Jacquelyn K. Stroble, Robert G. Landers, Joseph William Newkirk, Frank W. Liou
Comparison Of Thermal Properties Of Laser Deposition And Traditional Welding Process Via Thermal Diffusivity Measurement, Yu Yang, Omoghene Osaze Obahor, Yaxin Bao, Todd E. Sparks, Jianzhong Ruan, Jacquelyn K. Stroble, Robert G. Landers, Joseph William Newkirk, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Laser deposition is an effective process for mold and die repair. In order to improve the part repair quality, the process impact on thermal diffusivity and thermal conductivity needs to be understood for laser deposited, welded and virgin H13. In this paper, H13 tool steel samples were made by laser deposition, welding and virgin H13 and then cut into pieces. Experiments were conducted to investigate the thermal diffusivity and conductivity. A laser flash method is used to test these samples. The future work and opportunities are also summarized.