@misc{MeessAnasenzlOssenbrinketal., author = {Meeß, Joachim and Anasenzl, Manuel and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Influence of Particle Velocities on Adhesion Strength of Cold Spray Inner Diameter Coatings}, series = {Journal of Thermal Spray Technology}, volume = {31}, journal = {Journal of Thermal Spray Technology}, number = {7}, issn = {1544-1016}, doi = {10.1007/s11666-022-01439-4}, pages = {2025 -- 2038}, abstract = {Due to the recent developments of hardware components and the hereby resulting ability to increase process parameters, the application area of the cold gas spray technology is expanding quickly. The present research focuses on the influence of working gas pressure and working gas temperature on the adhesive strength of inner diameter coatings, which were produced with two different alloy steel powder variants. Gas pressure and gas temperature were varied in four different parameter sets. At first, the powder variants were examined for morphology and particle size distribution. Secondly, the influence of four different process parameters on the achievable particle velocity was measured. In addition, the arithmetical mean height (Sa) of the coating was measured in order to determine the effect of the four parameter sets on the achievable surface roughness. Furthermore, the impact of the process parameters on the steel particles' penetration depth into the aluminum substrate was examined. Finally, adhesion strength measurements of the inner diameter coatings were carried out. The results reveal that with rising process parameters, the particle velocity increases, and the achievable surface roughness is lowered. It was also shown that the penetration depth of the particles into the substrate increases with increasing particle velocity. In addition, this study demonstrated a dependence of the process parameters on the adhesion strength for inner diameter coatings.}, language = {en} } @misc{GonzalezCastanoBaenaMorenoNavarrodeMigueletal., author = {Gonz{\´a}lez-Casta{\~n}o, Miriam and Baena-Moreno, Francisco Manuel and Navarro de Miguel, Juan Carlos and Miah, Kamal Uddin Mohammad and Arroyo-Torralvo, F{\´a}tima and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Odriozola, Jos{\´e} Antonio and Benzinger, Walther and Hensel, Andreas and Wenka, Achim and Arellano-Garc{\´i}a, Harvey}, title = {3D-printed structured catalysts for CO2 methanation reaction: Advancing of gyroid-based geometries}, series = {Energy Conversion and Management}, volume = {258}, journal = {Energy Conversion and Management}, issn = {2590-1745}, doi = {10.1016/j.enconman.2022.115464}, pages = {8}, abstract = {This work investigates the CO2 methanation rate of structured catalysts by tuning the geometry of 3D-printed metal Fluid Guiding Elements (FGEs) structures based on periodically variable pseudo-gyroid geometries. The enhanced performance showed by the structured catalytic systems is mostly associated with the capability of the FGEs substrate geometries for efficient heat usages. Thus, variations on the channels diameter resulted in ca. 25\% greater CO2 conversions values at intermediate temperature ranges. The highest void fraction evidenced in the best performing catalyst (3D-1) favored the radial heat transfer and resulted in significantly enhanced catalytic activity, achieving close to equilibrium (75\%) conversions at 400 ◦C and 120 mL/min. For the 3D-1 catalyst, a mathematical model based on an experimental design was developed thus enabling the estimation of its behavior as a function of temperature, spatial velocity, hydrogen to carbon dioxide (H2/CO2) ratio, and inlet CO2 concentration. Its optimal operating conditions were established under 3 different scenarios: 1) no restrictions, 2) minimum H2:CO2 ratios, and 3) minimum temperatures and H2/CO2 ratio. For instance, for the lattest scenario, the best CO2 methanation conditions require operating at 431 ◦C, 200 mL/min, H2/CO2 = 3 M ratio, and inlet CO2 concentration = 10 \%.}, language = {en} } @misc{EvdokimovJasiewiczDoynovetal., author = {Evdokimov, Anton and Jasiewicz, Filip and Doynov, Nikolay and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Simulation of surface heat treatment with inclined laser beam}, series = {Journal of Manufacturing Processes}, volume = {81}, journal = {Journal of Manufacturing Processes}, issn = {1526-6125}, doi = {10.1016/j.jmapro.2022.06.051}, pages = {107 -- 114}, abstract = {The beam inclination leads to a change in the laser spot size on the material surface. The higher the inclination, the larger the irradiated area and the lower the laser intensity. Moreover, if the material surface is outside of the beam focal plane, the intensity distribution profile becomes asymmetric. In this study, a heat source model, which calculates the intensity distribution on the workpiece surface as a function of beam parameters (beam waist, divergence half-angle) and process parameters (laser power, incidence angle, and distance to focal plane) was developed. The applicability of the heat source model was demonstrated by simulating 4 different laser hardening regimes. Once the heat efficiency coefficient had been calibrated the developed finite-element model allowed computation of temperatures while hardening with perpendicular laser beams as well as with inclined beams. The open-source software FEniCSx was used for the finite element computations. The mathematical formulation, required for performing temperature simulations with FEniCSx was briefly introduced.}, language = {en} } @misc{KotlarskiOrmanovaOssenbrinketal., author = {Kotlarski, Georgi and Ormanova, Maria and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Nikitin, Alexander and Doynov, Nikolay and Valkov, Stefan and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Fabrication and Characterization of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured AlSi5 Structures}, series = {Metals}, volume = {12}, journal = {Metals}, number = {11}, issn = {2075-4701}, abstract = {For the purpose of this research, single track details were manufactured in the shape of thin walls with a length of 100 mm and a height of 80 mm. Two welding speeds were chosen for this experiment-13.3 mm/s and 20.0 mm/s corresponding to the following heat inputs: 120 J/mm and 80 J/mm. The gas metal arc welding (GMAW) method was used for the build-up of the specimens in the cold arc pulse mode. The structure of the specimens was studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis carried out with CuKα radiation with a wavelength of 1.5406 Ǻ, optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Furthermore, the Vickers hardness of the samples was determined using a ZwickRoell DuraScan 10/20 G5 unit at a force of 1 N. A preferred crystallographic orientation towards the (200) plane was observed in all cases, however a vastly textured structure was observed with inclusions of peaks in the (111), (220), and (311) crystallographic planes. The full width at half maximum (FWHM) of samples taken from different stages of build-up was calculated indicating an increase of the dislocation density at the more advanced stages of specimen growth. Despite that an increase of the hardness was observed towards the top of both specimens. This is attributed to the change in the structure of the αAl + Si formations from an irregular one at the bottom of the specimens, towards a fibrous one at the top. The results are discussed in regard to the optimization of the build-up process during wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM).}, language = {en} } @misc{MiahKloshekGonzalezCastanoetal., author = {Miah, Kamal Uddin Mohammad and Kloshek, Alexander and Gonz{\´a}lez-Casta{\~n}o, Miriam and Kehm, Christian and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Herstellen hocheffektiver Mikroreaktoren durch selektives Laserstrahlschmelzen}, series = {DVS Congress 2022, Große Schweißtechnische Tagung, DVS Campus ; Kurzfassungen der Vortr{\"a}ge der Veranstaltung in Koblenz vom 19. bis 21. September 2022 ; (Langfassungen der Beitr{\"a}ge auf USB-Karte)}, journal = {DVS Congress 2022, Große Schweißtechnische Tagung, DVS Campus ; Kurzfassungen der Vortr{\"a}ge der Veranstaltung in Koblenz vom 19. bis 21. September 2022 ; (Langfassungen der Beitr{\"a}ge auf USB-Karte)}, publisher = {DVS Media GmbH}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, isbn = {978-3-96144-189-1}, pages = {708 -- 713}, abstract = {Das pulverbasierte 3D-Metalldrucken erm{\"o}glicht die Fertigung von hochkomplexen Integralbauteilen, die als Tr{\"a}gerstruktur f{\"u}r Mikroreaktoren benutzt werden. Nach einer Beschichtung der Struktur mit einem Katalysatormaterial, k{\"o}nnen diese Mikroreaktoren h{\"o}chst effizient f{\"u}r die CO2-Methanisierung eingesetzt werden. Durch die additive Fertigung mit dem selektiven Laserstrahlschmelzen (SLM) wurden adaptierte dreidimensionale periodische Gitterstrukturen mit sehr geringen Wandst{\"a}rken hergestellt. Diese weisen ein sehr g{\"u}nstiges Verh{\"a}ltnis von Oberfl{\"a}che zu Volumen (TPMS - Triply periodic minimal surface) auf. Des Weiteren zeigen die TPMS-Strukturen vorteilhafte Str{\"o}mungseigenschaften, die sowohl f{\"u}r die Beschichtung mit dem Katalysator-Material als auch die Durchstr{\"o}mung mit den Reaktionsmedien im Betrieb essentiell sind. So ist es beispielsweise m{\"o}glich, durch die Variation der Dimension einer TPMS-Struktur die Oberfl{\"a}che pro Volumeneinheit, den hydraulischen Durchmesser des Reaktors und somit auch den Transportprozess des Fluids deutlich zu verbessern. Diese Faktoren erm{\"o}glichen eine effektivere Gas-Katalysator-Reaktion. Im Vergleich zu Mikroreaktorstrukturen aus den traditionellen Herstellungsverfahren liefern die additiv gefertigten Strukturen sowohl eine h{\"o}here CO2-Umwandlungsrate als auch eine CH4-Selektivit{\"a}t innerhalb des diffusionskontrollierten Bereichs.}, language = {de} } @misc{KotlarskiOrmanovaNikitinetal., author = {Kotlarski, Georgi and Ormanova, Maria and Nikitin, Alexander and Morozova, Iuliia and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin and Doynov, Nikolay and Valkov, Stefan}, title = {Structure Formation and Mechanical Properties of Wire Arc Additively Manufactured Al4043 (AlSi5) Components}, series = {Metals}, volume = {14}, journal = {Metals}, number = {2}, issn = {2075-4701}, doi = {10.3390/met14020183}, abstract = {In the current paper, the correlation between the physical size of additively built wire arc specimens and their structure and properties is studied. For the purpose of this work, two oval shaped specimens of different lengths were manufactured under the same technological conditions. The specimens have a length of 200 mm and 400 mm and will be referred to as L200 and L400. The microstructure of the samples was studied using X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The microhardness, yield strength (YS), and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) were determined and their correlation with the technological conditions of specimen build-up was clarified. The results of the carried out experiments indicated that the crystallographic structure of both specimens is similar. The scanning electron microscopy images show a higher concentration of irregularly shaped micro-pores formed near the edge of the αAl grains in the structure of the L400 specimen compared to the L200 one. An increase in the size of the αAl solid solution grains in the case of the L200 specimen towards its top section was noticed using optical microscopy. A slightly lower magnitude change was noticed concerning the L400 specimen. The increase in the size of the aluminum crystals was determined to be the increasing interpass temperature. Due to the much smaller thermal dissipation capacity of the smaller specimen, the interpass temperature of the same increased faster compared to the larger specimen. All of the above-mentioned factors led to a decrease in the microhardness of the specimens at higher stages of build-up. Since the specimens were deposited using similar layer deposition conditions, the resultant YS and UTS data are also highly comparable.}, language = {en} } @misc{MiahKloshekOssenbrinketal., author = {Miah, Kamal Uddin Mohammad and Kloshek, Alexander and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Seidlitz, Holger}, title = {Selective Laser Melting of Pure Copper (Cu-ETP)}, series = {4th Symposium on Materials and Additive Manufacturing, Additive 2024, 22. - 24. Mai 2024, Book of Abstracts}, journal = {4th Symposium on Materials and Additive Manufacturing, Additive 2024, 22. - 24. Mai 2024, Book of Abstracts}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Materialkunde (DGM) e.V.}, address = {Bremen, Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-88355-440-2}, pages = {19}, abstract = {The main objective of this study is to address the difficulties related to the production of highly dense parts utilizing pure Cu-ETP powder. In order to achieve this goal, the SLM machine was modified by replacing the regular infrared laser with a laser operating in the range of 530 to 534 nm. Following this modification, a detailed experiment was conducted to determine the most effective procedural parameters for producing solid components and gyroid structures of Cu-ETP. The study determined thtat in order to produce a part density of 99.6 ± 0.2\%, the following parameters are required: a laser power of 130 ± 10 W, a scanning speed of 350 mm/s, and a layer thickness of 25 µm. The microscopic analysis on the SLM-manufactured components showed a consistent grain structure across the build parts. Furthermore, it was discovered that exceeding the predetermined laser power and scanning speed parameters led to lower density of the parts. Conversely, decreasing the laser power and scanning speed below these thresholds was determined to be economically disadvantageous.}, language = {en} } @misc{KehmWasilewskiMiahetal., author = {Kehm, Christian and Wasilewski, Eric and Miah, Kamal Uddin Mohammad and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Seidlitz, Holger}, title = {Effects of extended shielding gas coverage on component contour accuracy in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing}, series = {4th Symposium on Materials and Additive Manufacturing, Additive 2024, 22. - 24. Mai 2024, Book of Abstracts}, journal = {4th Symposium on Materials and Additive Manufacturing, Additive 2024, 22. - 24. Mai 2024, Book of Abstracts}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Materialkunde (DGM) e.V.}, address = {Bremen, Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-88355-440-2}, pages = {29}, abstract = {Producing near-net-shape components with Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a challenging task. Compared to laser-based additive manufacturing technologies, WAAM is characterized by a lower contour accuracy with higher surface roughness and more uneven surface profiles. Therefore, the WAAM requires a high degree of post-processing (machining) which reduces economic efficiency and increases material consumption. Therefore, topics such as process optimization with regard to the component contour are increasingly in the focus of research. This study presents the application of an extended shielding gas coverage in the WAAM process of steel to improve part contour accuracy. A specially adapted shielding gas coverage was manufactured with laser powder bed fusion and following used to study the influence on the resulting component contour and properties in comparison to standard shielding gas nozzles. The investigations include the analysis of temperature profiles, shape deviations, hardness and porosity in the component. In addition, process parameters such as gas flow rate and nozzle geometry were varied in order to evaluate their influence on the accuracy of the component contour. The extended shielding gas coverage reduces the average deviation from the target contour significantly by a degree of 49,44\%. In addition, the maximum of the occurring deviation height could be decreased by 42,39\%. The results show an improvement in the dimensional accuracy of the contour and the surface quality, resulting in higher reproducibility and less post-processing effort.}, language = {en} } @misc{NikitinTurabovErmilovaetal., author = {Nikitin, Alexander and Turabov, Dashqin and Ermilova, Evgeniia and Evdokimov, Anton and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Seidlitz, Holger}, title = {Using dynamic resistance to predict electrode surface degradation in resistance spot welding of 5182 aluminum alloy}, series = {Welding in the World}, volume = {69}, journal = {Welding in the World}, doi = {10.1007/s40194-024-01872-9}, pages = {449 -- 458}, abstract = {In this study, the correlation between dynamic resistance during the first 10 ms of welding time and the electrode surface condition in resistance spot welding of 5182 aluminum alloy has been investigated. The electrode surface rapidly degrades due to contamination and morphological changes, adversely affecting the weld spot surface. The accumulation of Cu-Al intermetallic phases on the electrode surface alters its roughness, leading to variations in dynamic resistance. By analyzing this correlation, optimal electrode milling intervals were identified to extend electrode life. This work focused on detecting crater formation on the electrode surface through dynamic resistance monitoring. The results indicate that resistance measurements provide a reliable approach for evaluating electrode wear, optimizing maintenance schedules, and reducing material removal during milling.}, language = {en} } @misc{OrmanovaKotlarskiKaishevaetal., author = {Ormanova, Maria and Kotlarski, Georgi and Kaisheva, Darina and Nikitin, Alexander and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Doynov, Nikolay and Valkov, Stefan}, title = {Investigation of the thermal gradients formed during the process of cooling of WAAM built Al99.7 specimen}, series = {Journal of Physics: Conference Series}, volume = {2024}, journal = {Journal of Physics: Conference Series}, number = {2710}, issn = {1742-6596}, doi = {10.1088/1742-6596/2710/1/012038}, abstract = {This work presents a preliminary experiment used to determine the possibility of developing a thermal model used to predict the thermal gradients formed during the process of wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM). For this purpose, an Al99.7 specimen was built using gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in the cold arc pulse mode. The temperature of both the substrate and each consecutive layer was measured using thermocouples and infrared thermometers and the experimental data was used for the calibration of the developed thermal model. The obtained results can be used for the further development of the thermal model.}, language = {en} } @misc{KotlarskiOrmanovaNikitinetal., author = {Kotlarski, Georgi and Ormanova, Maria and Nikitin, Alexander and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Doynov, Nikolay and Valkov, Stefan and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Structure, morphology and hardness of a WAAM built Al99.7 specimen}, series = {International Scientific Conference Unitech 2023, Gabrovo : selected papers}, volume = {2}, journal = {International Scientific Conference Unitech 2023, Gabrovo : selected papers}, editor = {Tsankov, Plamen and Maximov, Jordan and Aleksandrov, Anatoliy and Todorov, Todor and Peneva, Petya}, publisher = {Union of Automation \& Informatics}, address = {Gabrovo}, issn = {1313-230X}, doi = {10.70456/PJKY7011}, pages = {349 -- 353}, abstract = {The present work discusses the possibility of wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) of pure aluminum specimens (Al99.7). The manufactured specimen's structure was studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD) experiments. The morphology of the specimen at different stages of build-up was studied by examining prepared mechanical properties of the specimen, and for this reason the microhardness of the specimen was studied as well. The results of the present study were discussed regarding the change of the structure of the samples with the increase of the specimen's height during the manufacturing process and its influence on the resultant microhardness.}, language = {en} } @misc{KoehlerNikitinSonnenfeldetal., author = {K{\"o}hler, Marcel and Nikitin, Alexander and Sonnenfeld, Peter and Ossenbrink, Ralf and J{\"u}ttner, Sven}, title = {Wire arc additive manufacturing of aluminum foams using TiH2-Laced Welding Wires}, series = {Materials}, volume = {17}, journal = {Materials}, number = {13}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, issn = {1996-1944}, doi = {10.3390/ma17133176}, abstract = {Composite materials made from aluminum foam are increasingly used in aerospace and automotive industries due to their low density, high energy absorption capacity, and corrosion resistance. Additive manufacturing processes offer several advantages over conventional manufacturing methods, such as the ability to produce significantly more geometrically complex components without the need for expensive tooling. Direct Energy Deposition processes like Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) enable the additive production of near-net-shape components at high build rates. This paper presents a technology for producing aluminum foam structures using WAAM. This paper's focus is on the development of welding wires that are mixed with a foaming agent (TiH2) and produce a foamed weld metal as well as their processing using MIG welding technology.}, language = {en} } @misc{HagenKlinkenbergOssenbrinketal., author = {Hagen, Christian and Klinkenberg, Franz-Josef and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Resistance spot welding of dissimilar material joints with a cold-gas-sprayed inlayer}, series = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology}, journal = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology}, issn = {1433-3015}, doi = {10.1007/s00170-023-11897-x}, pages = {12}, abstract = {In this publication, cold gas spraying (CGS) is investigated as an enabler for aluminum-steel joints. Using a powder-based coating process to adhere a steel layer to an aluminum substrate allows a steel component to be welded to the deposited layer by resistance spot welding. This method permits the metallurgical connection between similar materials to be separated, while mechanical bonding ensures the connection at the dissimilar aluminum-to-inlayer interface. A modification of the porous CGS layer, as well as the creation of the remelted zone in the aluminum, can be observed during the resistance spot welding process. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analyses show that the severely prestressed particles in the CGS coating recrystallize, which coincides with a decrease in defect density and hardness in the heat-affected zone. Microscopy of the aluminum substrate shows the creation of metallurgical pores as well as the expansion of pores attributed to the casting process. The rise in remelted aluminum hardness and decrease in the heat-affected zone of the CGS layer indicate the formation of a metallurgical notch.}, language = {en} } @misc{WasilewskiDoynovOssenbrinketal., author = {Wasilewski, Eric and Doynov, Nikolay and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Investigations on the thermal conditions during laser beam welding of high-strength steel 100Cr6}, series = {Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering}, volume = {6}, journal = {Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering}, issn = {2666-9129}, doi = {10.1016/j.aime.2023.100118}, abstract = {This study examines the thermal conditions during laser beam welding of 100Cr6 high-strength steel using a TruDisk5000 disc laser with a continuous adjustable power range of 100-5000 W. Two parameter sets, characterized by laser power and welding speeds, were analyzed by thermal-metallurgical FE simulations to determine their impact on the thermal conditions during welding. The results show a significant shift in heat coupling, with conduction transitioning to deep penetration welding. As a result of the high welding speeds and reduced energy input, extremely high heating rates up to 2∙104 K s-1 (set A) respectively 4∙105 K s-1 (set B) occur. Both welds thus concern a range of temperature state values for which conventional Time-Temperature-Austenitization (TTA) diagrams are currently not defined, requiring calibration of the material models through general assumptions. Also, the change in energy input and welding speed causes significantly steep temperature gradients with a slope of approximately 5∙103 K mm-1 and strong drops in the temperature rates, particularly in the heat affected zone. The temperature cycles also show very different cooling rates for the respective parameter sets, although in both cases they are well below a cooling time t8/5 of 1 s, so that the phase transformation always leads to the formation of martensite. Since the investigated parameters are known to cause a loss of technological strength and conditionally result in cold cracks, these results will be used for further detailed experimental and numerical investigation of microstructure, hydrogen distribution, and stress-strain development at different restraint conditions.}, language = {en} } @misc{TurabovEvdokimovNikitinetal., author = {Turabov, Dashqin and Evdokimov, Anton and Nikitin, Alexander and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Vorhersage des Elektrodenverschleißes beim Widerstandspunktschweißen von Aluminium durch dynamische Widerstandsmessung}, series = {DVS Congress 2023, Große Schweißtechnische Tagung, DVS Campus ; Kurzfassungen der Vortr{\"a}ge der Veranstaltung in Essen vom 11. bis 14. September 2023 ; (Langfassungen der Beitr{\"a}ge auf USB-Karte)}, volume = {389 / 2023}, journal = {DVS Congress 2023, Große Schweißtechnische Tagung, DVS Campus ; Kurzfassungen der Vortr{\"a}ge der Veranstaltung in Essen vom 11. bis 14. September 2023 ; (Langfassungen der Beitr{\"a}ge auf USB-Karte)}, publisher = {DVS Media GmbH}, address = {D{\"u}sseldorf}, isbn = {978-3-96144-230-0}, pages = {780 -- 787}, abstract = {Das Widerstandspunktschweißen ist ein weit verbreitetes Schweißverfahren, insbesondere bei der Karosserieherstellung in der Automobilbranche. Im Hinblick auf den Leichtbau werden zunehmend Aluminiumlegierungen verwendet. Das Hauptproblem beim Widerstandspunktschweißen von Aluminiumlegierungen ist der schnelle Elektrodenverschleiß. Dadurch wird die Qualit{\"a}t und Effizienz des Schweißprozesses beeintr{\"a}chtigt. Die Elektrodenstandmenge ist erreicht, wenn die Schweißverbindung eines der Qualit{\"a}tskriterien nicht erf{\"u}llt. Um die Elektrodenstandmenge zu ermitteln, werden in der Industrie im Rahmen der Schweißnahtqualifizierung zeit- und ressourcenaufw{\"a}ndige Methoden, u. a. zerst{\"o}rende Pr{\"u}fmethoden, verwendet. In dieser Arbeit wird eine Methode zur Vorhersage des kritischen Elektrodenverschleißes beim Aluminiumschweißen durch Messung des dynamischen Widerstandes vorgeschlagen. In umfangreichen Versuchsreihen an einer automobiltypischen Al-Legierung der 5000er Gruppe wurden dynamische Widerstandsmessungen durchgef{\"u}hrt. Aus den Widerstandsmesswerten konnte ein Indikator ermittelt werden, welcher auf das Auftreten von Poren in Schweißverbindung und auf einen bald auftretenden kritischen Elektrodenverschleiß hinweist.}, language = {de} } @misc{KotlarskiOrmanovaNikitinetal., author = {Kotlarski, Georgi and Ormanova, Maria and Nikitin, Alexander and Morozova, Iuliia and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Michailov, Vesselin and Doynov, Nikolay and Valkov, Stefan}, title = {Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of CAP-WAAM Single-Track Al5356 Specimens of Differing Scale}, series = {Materials}, volume = {12}, journal = {Materials}, number = {1}, issn = {2075-1702}, doi = {10.3390/machines12010072}, abstract = {The mass production of metallic components requires high agility in the working process conditioned by the necessity of building details of different shapes and sizes. Changing the size of the components theoretically influences the thermal dissipation capability of the same, which could lead to a change in their structure and mechanical properties. This is particularly important when aluminum alloys are concerned. For this reason, two Al5356 single-track specimens were built using the same technological conditions of layer deposition by varying only their geometrical size. In all cases, the specimens were wire and arc additively manufactured (WAAM) using a process based on gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in the cold arc pulse mode (CAP). The structure of both specimens was studied and defects along their surfaces were detected in the form of micro-pores and micro-cracks. A high concentration of undissolved Mg particles was also detected, along with some standalone Si particles. Uniformity in the build-up process was achieved, which led to the formation of nearly identical structures in the specimens. Subsequently, the resultant mechanical properties were also highly comparable. This indicates that the geometry-related variation in thermal conditions has an insignificant influence on the component's structure and properties.}, language = {en} } @misc{KotlarskiOrmanovaNikitinetal., author = {Kotlarski, Georgi and Ormanova, Maria and Nikitin, Alexander and Parasar, Ashirwad and Ossenbrink, Ralf and Doynov, Nikolay and Valkov, Stefan and Michailov, Vesselin}, title = {Wire arc deposition of specimens using a special-designed aluminum-cored wire with CNTs}, series = {Journal of physics : conference series}, volume = {2994}, journal = {Journal of physics : conference series}, number = {1}, publisher = {IOP Publishing}, address = {Bristol}, issn = {1742-6588}, doi = {10.1088/1742-6596/2994/1/012024}, pages = {1 -- 6}, abstract = {This work investigated the possibility of manufacturing components using an aluminum welding wire with an aluminum powder core reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Appropriate technological conditions of deposition were selected for the successful manufacturing of a wall-shaped specimen. The last was built using a multi-track approach. The results indicated the presence of a large quantity of pores within the volume of the specimen with values of over 30\%. Regardless of the high defect quantity within the specimen a number of successfully integrated carbon nanoparticles were detected in certain areas of the cross-section of the specimen in the form of an Al₄C₃ composite.}, language = {en} }