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The microstructure traits and structural integrity of Ti-6Al-4 V welds of 5 mm thickness are discussed. The use of activated flux in the tungsten inert gas (ATIG) welding technique is adopted in this study using the oxide surfactant. Bead on trials attested that the depth of penetration (DOP) is enhanced with a corresponding rise in welding current upon the use of oxide surfactant. Microstructure studies depicted the presence of acicular α’ structure of martensitic needles and Widmanstätten α platelets with β-Ti grain boundaries throughout the fusion zone. Tensile studies indicated that the strength of the joints of ATIG welds was better, as the failures were experienced in the parent metal. The impact toughness of the ATIG weldments was insignificantly reduced when compared to the base metal owing to the coarsened grains in the weld zone. The findings of this study attests the use of low cost welding technique for joining Ti-6Al-4 V of 5 mm thickness for improved properties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study addresses the effect of fillers on the microstructure and tensile strength of dissimilar joints of Inconel 625 and UNS S32205 by pulsed current gas tungsten arc welding (PCGTAW) employing ERNiCrMo-10 and ERNiCrMo-14 fillers. This study attested that tensile failure occurred in the fusion zone of the dissimilar joints for both the cases in the as-welded un-peened condition. Double shot laser shock peening (DLSP) was performed on the fusion zone of these PCGTA welds on the cap and root regions of the weldments. It was assimilated that after DLSP on the cap and root regions of the weldments, the yield and tensile strength of the welded joints employing these fillers were improved considerably. Residual stress analysis were carried out on the dissimilar coupons using X-ray Diffraction analysis. The results demonstrated that after subjecting to double sided DLSP, the fusion zones were subjected to compressive residual stresses. The present study articulated that shot peening using low energy laser beam resulted in better tensile strength. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper addresses the weldability, microstructure and mechanical properties of the multi-pass welding of super-duplex stainless steel (SDSS). Pulsed current gas tungsten arc welding (PCGTAW) was carried out employing ER2553 and ERNiCrMo-4 fillers. Microstructure examination showed the presence of austenite in different forms at the weld zone of ER2553 whereas multi-directional grain growth was observed for ERNiCrMo-4 welds. Tensile and impact studies corroborated that the weldments employing ER2553 exhibited better results compared with ERNiCrMo-4 weldments. Detailed structure-property relationships of the weldments have been reported in the present study. The results corroborated that the enhanced properties could be achieved with the matching filler wire compared with the over-alloyed filler. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research article addresses the joining of 5 mm thick plates of Inconel 718 by activated flux tungsten inert gas (A-TIG) welding process using SiO 2 and TiO 2 fluxes. Microstructure studies inferred the presence of Nb rich eutectics and/or laves phase in the fusion zone of the A-TIG weldments. Tensile studies corroborated that the ultimate tensile strength of TiO 2 flux assisted weldments (885 MPa) was better compared to SiO 2 flux assisted weldments (815 MPa) and the failure was observed in the parent metal for both the cases. Impact test results portrayed that both the weldments were inferior in toughness as compared to the parent metal, which was due to the presence of oxide inclusions. Also, the study investigated the structure–property relationships of the A-TIG weldments of Inconel 718. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the present investigation, an attempt has been made to weld the precipitation hardened Nickel based super alloy Inconel 718 and austenitic stainless steel AISI 316L using Continuous Current Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (CCGTAW) and Pulsed Current Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (PCGTAW) process employing ER2553 and ERNiCu-7 fillers. Microstructure examination using optical and SEM analysis clearly witnessed the formation of unmixed zone at the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) of Inconel 718 for all the joints. The studies showed the absence of deleterious phases in the CCGTA and PCGTA weldments employing ERNiCu-7. Tensile studies corroborated that the fracture occurred at the parent metal of AISI 316L in all the cases. It was inferred from the present study that PCGTA weldments employing ERNiCu-7 exhibited better metallurgical and mechanical properties. This study articulated the effect of filler metals on the structure-property relationships of the weldments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]