Defect formation during welding and their effect on mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo
Research Project, 2013 – 2017

Welded structures and components are prerequisites for cost effective manufacturing of aero engine parts. A main objective of this project is to explain why pores/defects are formed for certain welding parameters in laser welding; being the chosen welding method because of its importance. Since all types of pores/defects do not affect the mechanical properties it is also important to distinguish between pores/defects that are ”detrimental to properties” and those that are not. This will be investigated through mechanical testing of welds containing different types of pores/defects. The effect of weld geometry with regard to mechanical properties will also be investigated. The project will focus on the titanium alloys Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-6Al-2Sn-4Zr-2Mo. The outcome from this work will create better possibilities for enhanced design of welded structures and also improve the possibilities for optimum selection of material combinations in terms of forging/casting/sheet for the investigated alloys. Hence, improved light weight design of components and systems and cost savings in production can be expected

Participants

Uta Klement (contact)

Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Materials and manufacture

Collaborations

GKN Aerospace Sweden

Trollhättan, Sweden

Funding

VINNOVA

Project ID: 2013-01148
Funding Chalmers participation during 2013–2017

Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure

Sustainable development

Driving Forces

Materials Science

Areas of Advance

Publications

More information

Project Web Page at Chalmers

http://www.chalmers.se/en/projects/Pages/r...

Latest update

3/14/2018