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