TY - JOUR A1 - Eissel, A. A1 - Engelking, Lorenz A1 - Gustus, R. A1 - Treutler, K. A1 - Wesling, V. A1 - Schröpfer, Dirk A1 - Kannengießer, Thomas T1 - Alloy modification for additive manufactured Ni alloy components—part I: effect on microstructure and hardness of Invar alloy JF - Welding in the World N2 - Alloy 36 (1.3912), also known as “Invar,” is an alloy with 36% nickel. The alloy has a remarkably low thermal expansion coefficient in certain temperature ranges. This peculiarity is called the invar effect, which was discovered in 1896 by the Swiss physicist Charles Édouard Guillaume. Therefore, it is used in applications in which dimensional stability is critical, such as molding tools for composite materials in aerospace, automotive applications, or liquified natural gas (LNG) cargo tanks. Moreover, increasingly complex structures and the optimization of resource efficiency also require additive manufacturing steps for the production or repair of components. Additively manufactured components have a heterogeneous microstructure and anisotropic mechanical properties. In addition, the manufactured components require subsequent machining surface finishing, like finish milling, to achieve their final contour. Nickel iron alloys are difficult to machine. Additionally, inhomogeneous microstructure may lead to unstable cutting forces and conditions. In part I of this investigation, the initial alloy 36 is modified with the elements Ti, Zr, and Hf up to a maximum of 0.33 wt.-%. The influence of the modification elements on the microstructure as well as on the hardness of the AM components is examined. Furthermore, one modification is applied to metal arc welding process and investigated. Part II focuses on the effect of the alloy modifications on machinability as well as on the surface integrity of plasma-transferred-arc-welded (PTA) and finish milled invar components. T2 - 75th IIW Annual Assembly CY - Tokyo, Japan DA - 17.07.2022 KW - Alloy modification KW - Alloy 36 KW - Plasma-transferred arc welding PY - 2023 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-571777 DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-023-01510-w SN - 0043-2288 SP - 1 EP - 9 PB - Springer CY - Heidelberg AN - OPUS4-57177 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Eissel, A. A1 - Engelking, Lorenz A1 - Treutler, K. A1 - Wesling, V. A1 - Schröpfer, Dirk A1 - Kannengießer, Thomas T1 - Modification of Co–Cr alloys to optimize additively welded microstructures and subsequent surface finishing JF - Welding in the World N2 - Cobalt chromium alloys are often used in turbine and plant construction. This is based on their high thermal and mechanical stress resistance as well as their high wear resistance to corrosive and abrasive loads. However, cobalt is a cost-intensive material that is difficult to machine. Moreover, increasingly complex structures and the optimisation of resource efficiency also require additive manufacturing steps for the production or repair of components in many sectors. Concerning inhomogeneity and anisotropy of the microstructure and properties as well as manufacturing-related stresses, a lot of knowledge is still necessary for the economic use of additive welding processes in SMEs. As a result of the high stresses on the components and requirements for a high surface quality, a complementary use of additive and machining manufacturing processes is necessary. Thereby, Co–Cr alloys are extremely challenging for machining with geometrically defined cutting edges because of their low thermal conductivity combined with high strength and toughness. An approach to solve this problem is to refine and homogenise the microstructure. This is achieved by modifying the alloy with elements zirconium and hafnium, which are added up to a maximum of 1 wt.-%. A reduction of the process forces and stresses on the tool and work piece surface is also achievable via hybrid milling processes. There are already studies on the combined use of additive and machining manufacturing processes based on laser technology. However, knowledge based on powder and wire-based arc processes is important, as these processes are more widespread. Furthermore, the effects on the surface zone of additively manufactured components by hybrid finish milling have not yet been a subject of research. The results show that the structural morphology could be significantly influenced with the addition of zirconium and hafnium. KW - Alloy modification KW - Ultrasonic-assisted milling KW - Plasma-transferred arc welding KW - Co-Cr-alloy PY - 2022 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:kobv:b43-554182 DO - https://doi.org/10.1007/s40194-022-01334-0 SN - 0043-2288 SN - 1878-6669 SP - 1 EP - 13 PB - Springer CY - Heidelberg AN - OPUS4-55418 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -