Abstract
In this paper, 'in-situ' weld-alloying/laser beam welding with titanium as alloying element is utlized to join SiCp/6061 Al MMC in order to prevent the formation of the needle-like harmful Al4C3 phases in the weld. Microstructure of the weld is characterized as functions of alloying content and processing parameters. Results show that the needle-like harmful aluminum carbides are completely eliminated. A central fusion weld joint reinforced by TiC, Ti5Si3 and Al3Ti is produced by 'in-situ' weld-alloying/laser beam welding of SiCp/6061 Al MMC, while some large pores are formed in the partly melted zone. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Science & Engineering A: Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing |
Volume | 293 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
Keywords
- Aluminum carbide
- In-situ weld-alloying
- Laser beam welding
- SiCp/Al MMCs
- Titanium carbide
- Titanium silicide