High-nitrogen steel laser-arc hybrid welding in vibration condition

ABSTRACT

Welding porosity and nitrogen content are considered significant factors affecting the mechanical properties of fusion-welding joints of high-nitrogen steel. In this study, a method of applying mechanical vibration in the welding process to reduce weld porosity and increase weld nitrogen content was investigated. The effects of mechanical vibration on porosity, tensile, and impact properties were analysed. The results indicated that the bubble floating speed in the vibrating weld pool is faster than that in the general welding mode. With the increase of mechanical vibration frequency, the porosity of the weld decreased at first and then rose. The tensile strength and impact energy increased first and then decreased, and the fracture surface indicated a ductile fracture.

KEYWORDS:

• Laser-arc hybrid welding
• porosity
• microstructure
• vibration
• nitrogen content
• austenitic stainless steel
• high-nitrogen steel
• mechanical properties

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