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O objetivo deste trabalho é a caracterização mecânica e microestrutural do aço API 5L-X65 soldado por feixe de elétrons para possível aplicação no processo de fabricação de dutos para o transporte de óleo e gás. A caracterização do material será realizada por meio de microscopia ótica, análise de textura via difração de raios X, microdureza Vickers e ensaio Charpy V. Para a caracterização microestrutural, foram testados diferentes ataques químicos para a identificação das fases presentes na microestrutura de cada uma das três regiões que compõem uma junta soldada, zona fundida (ZF), zona termicamente afetada (ZTA) e o metal base (MB). As microestruturas das regiões que foram submetidas ao ciclo térmico de soldagem, apresentaram-se bastante distintas da microestrutura bandeada ferrítico-perlítica encontrada no MB. A ZTA apresentou uma estrutura de grãos refinados, as bandas perlíticas do MB se tornaram completamente difusas, não mantendo qualquer semelhança com a microestrutura perlítica anterior e também, foram evidenciadas ilhas do constituinte M-A (martensita-austenita). Na ZF foram evidenciadas as fases tipicamente encontradas em metais de solda de aços microligados, tais como: ferrita de Widmanstätten, acicular, alotriomórfica, além de bainita e ilhas do constituinte M-A. Os resultados das propriedades mecânicas do material submetido ao processo de soldagem por EBW foram satisfatórios e atendem os requisitos da Norma API 5L. Desta forma, de acordo com os resultados obtidos neste trabalho é possível a aplicação da soldagem por EBW na fabricação e montagem de sistemas de dutos. / The aim of this work is the mechanical and microstructural characterization of API 5L-X65 steel welds performed by electron beam welding, as well as to investigate the technical feasibility of applying this welding process in the manufacture and assembly of pipelines for oil and gas. The characterization was carried out by using light optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction texture analysis, Vickers micro-hardness testing and tests Charpy V. For the microstructural characterization, several chemical etchants were tested in order to identify the phases present in the microstructure of the regions associated to the weld, i.e. the weld metal (WM), the heat affected zone (HAZ) and the base metal (BM). The microstructures of the regions exposed to thermal welding cycles displayed quite distinct microstructure than the one found in the BM (banded ferritic-pearlitic structure). The HAZ showed a refined grain structure where the pearlite bands of BM became quite diffuse. Islands of the M-A (martensite-austenite) constituent were found in the HAZ. The phases typically found in weld metals of microalloyed steels such as Widmanstätten ferrite, acicular ferrite, allotriomorphic ferrite, bainite, and M-A constituent were found in the WM. The results of the mechanical properties of the material submitted to the welding process by EBW were satisfactory and meet the requirements of the standard API 5L. Thus, the according to the results obtained in this work is possible the application of EBW in the manufacture and assembly of pipeline systems.

O objetivo deste trabalho é a caracterização mecânica e microestrutural do aço API 5L-X65 soldado por feixe de elétrons para possível aplicação no processo de fabricação de dutos para o transporte de óleo e gás. A caracterização do material será realizada por meio de microscopia ótica, análise de textura via difração de raios X, microdureza Vickers e ensaio Charpy V. Para a caracterização microestrutural, foram testados diferentes ataques químicos para a identificação das fases presentes na microestrutura de cada uma das três regiões que compõem uma junta soldada, zona fundida (ZF), zona termicamente afetada (ZTA) e o metal base (MB). As microestruturas das regiões que foram submetidas ao ciclo térmico de soldagem, apresentaram-se bastante distintas da microestrutura bandeada ferrítico-perlítica encontrada no MB. A ZTA apresentou uma estrutura de grãos refinados, as bandas perlíticas do MB se tornaram completamente difusas, não mantendo qualquer semelhança com a microestrutura perlítica anterior e também, foram evidenciadas ilhas do constituinte M-A (martensita-austenita). Na ZF foram evidenciadas as fases tipicamente encontradas em metais de solda de aços microligados, tais como: ferrita de Widmanstätten, acicular, alotriomórfica, além de bainita e ilhas do constituinte M-A. Os resultados das propriedades mecânicas do material submetido ao processo de soldagem por EBW foram satisfatórios e atendem os requisitos da Norma API 5L. Desta forma, de acordo com os resultados obtidos neste trabalho é possível a aplicação da soldagem por EBW na fabricação e montagem de sistemas de dutos. / The aim of this work is the mechanical and microstructural characterization of API 5L-X65 steel welds performed by electron beam welding, as well as to investigate the technical feasibility of applying this welding process in the manufacture and assembly of pipelines for oil and gas. The characterization was carried out by using light optical microscopy, X-ray diffraction texture analysis, Vickers micro-hardness testing and tests Charpy V. For the microstructural characterization, several chemical etchants were tested in order to identify the phases present in the microstructure of the regions associated to the weld, i.e. the weld metal (WM), the heat affected zone (HAZ) and the base metal (BM). The microstructures of the regions exposed to thermal welding cycles displayed quite distinct microstructure than the one found in the BM (banded ferritic-pearlitic structure). The HAZ showed a refined grain structure where the pearlite bands of BM became quite diffuse. Islands of the M-A (martensite-austenite) constituent were found in the HAZ. The phases typically found in weld metals of microalloyed steels such as Widmanstätten ferrite, acicular ferrite, allotriomorphic ferrite, bainite, and M-A constituent were found in the WM. The results of the mechanical properties of the material submitted to the welding process by EBW were satisfactory and meet the requirements of the standard API 5L. Thus, the according to the results obtained in this work is possible the application of EBW in the manufacture and assembly of pipeline systems.

Ziel der Arbeit war die Entwicklung des Elektronenstrahl-Mehrspot/Mehrprozess-Schweißens für Gusseisen/Gusseisen- und Gusseisen/Stahl-Verbindungen ohne Schweißzusatzstoffe. Im Vergleich zum Einbad-Schweißen entsteht beim Mehrbad-Schweißen eine porenarme Schweißnaht, gleichzeitig senkt sich die Schweißnahthärte geringfügig ab. Dabei kann die Kaltrissbildung in der Schweißnaht für arteigene Gusseisen-Verbindungen nicht unterdrückt werden. Für Mischverbindungen ist der Strahlversatz der bestimmende Schweißparameter beim Mehrbad-Schweißen. Über diesen kann sowohl die chemische Zusammensetzung der Schweißnaht eingestellt als auch ohne Vorwärmen eine kaltrissfreie Schweißnaht für Gusseisen/Stahl-Verbindungen erzeugt werden. Für die prozessintegrierte Wärmebehandlung der Fügezone wurde ein neues EB-Thermofeld entwickelt. Durch den Thermofeldeinsatz konnte die Aufhärtung in der Schmelz- und Wärmeeinflusszone signifikant reduziert werden und die mechanischen Eigenschaften der Schweißverbindungen wurden deutlich verbessert.

Abstract In this thesis, methods to process ultrafine ferritic (UFF) structures in steels, i.e. grain sizes below about 3 μm have been investigated. It is shown here, in accordance with the results in the literature, that a steel with a UFF grain size can be obtained by two methods, more or less convenient to mass production: deformation-induced ferrite transformation from fine-grained austenite (the DIF route) and the static recrystallization of various heavily cold-worked initial microstructures (the SRF/SRM route). In the present work, the influencing factors in the processing of UFF structure in the DIF route have been systematically studied in four low-carbon steels: one C-Mn steel and Nb, Nb-Ti and Nb-high Ti microalloyed steels. A high strain, a low deformation temperature close to Ar3 and a fine prior austenite grain size are beneficial to promote the formation of UFF grains. Especially by using complex pretreatments to refine the prior austenite grain size, cold rolling, repeating the low-temperature reheating cycle or using martensitic initial microstructure, a UFF grain size can be obtained in these steels at the strain of 1.2 (70% reduction) at 780 °C. By controlling the cooling rate, the type of the second phase can be adjusted. When using the static recrystallization route, it was found that UFF is difficult to obtain from a single-phase ferrite, but it is relatively readily obtained from deformed pearlite, bainite or martensite, especially in high-carbon steels with 0.3–0.8%C. In deformed pearlite, the cementite lamellae fragmented and spheroidised in the course of heavy deformation can provide numerous nucleation sites by the particle stimulated nucleation mechanism and retard the subgrain and recrystallized grain growth. Nucleation and retardation of grain growth are effective also in deformed bainite, martensite or high-carbon tempered martensite, as discussed in detail in the work. The thermal stability of UFF grained steels was tested and found to be generally excellent, but it varies depending on the processing method. The UFF structure obtained by the SRM route has a thermal stability somewhat weaker than that of the DIF route. For a given steel, UFF grains may show different grain growth modes, related to the dispersion of second phase particles. In the DIF structure, abnormal grain growth occurs at 700 °C after about 2.5 h, while in the SRM structure, normal grain growth takes place slowly at 600 °C. Carbides on the grain boundaries seem to play an important role in inhibiting grain coarsening. No coarse-grained zone was formed at the HAZ of electron beam or laser welded seams, as performed at low heat inputs (up to 1.5 kJ/cm) on thin strips. The hardness even increased from the base metal towards the HAZ and the weld metal in all seams as an indication that they were hardened during the rapid cooling.

Titanium and aluminium alloys are among the most used construct materials due to their physical and mechanical properties except steels. The joining of these alloys can improve properties of whole construction but it is still difficult task. Especially welding of titanium and aluminium alloys is difficult cause formation of undesirable intermetalic phases in the weld. This thesis focuses on influences of electron beam welding parameters especially focusing and deflection of beam and preheating of base material to quality of heterogeneous join of titanium alloy Ti6Al4V and aluminium alloy EN AW-6061 – T651. There is described preparation of welded joins and brazed joins in the thesis, which are evaluated by light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and EDS analysis of chemical composition. There was evaluated presence and chemical composition of formated intermetalic phases in the welded joins and quality and defects in the brazed joins.

The diploma thesis is focused on the determination of the mechanical properties and fracture behaviour of the weld joint X5CrNiCuNb16-4 steel prepared by using electron beam technology. The theoretical part is based on summarization of the relevant information about welding, principle of electron beam welding and testing methods of welded joints. The experimental part of the thesis contains results of practical measurements and analyses, realized for evaluation of the mechanical and structural properties of the base material and weld.

The problematics of weldability of heterogeneous welds of aluminium and titanium alloys produced by electron beam welding is discussed in this work. Homogenous welds of selected alloys were analyzed in the first stage. Welding of these materials relates to formation of intermetallic phases at the interface of base materials due to differences in physical, chemical and metallurgical properties of base materials. One of the prerequisites for producing high quality weld joints is to find optimal process parameters. The influence of selected process parameters to integrity, structure and mechanical properties of heterogeneous Al/Ti joints is evaluated.

The project was developed within the engineering degree in engineering technology, and is focused in welding together of two different materials. Welds will be done on a high strength steel Domex 420 MC and deep drawing steel DC01 using laser welding, and will be compared with the method of electron beam welding. Part of this project is a scientific research describing the basic physical principles of both methods, different types of lasers, welding material properties and inspection of welds. In the experimental part was carried tensile test, macroscopic and microscopic examination. Finally, work is to evaluate the individual tests.

Ziel der Arbeit war die Entwicklung des Elektronenstrahl-Mehrspot/Mehrprozess-Schweißens für Gusseisen/Gusseisen- und Gusseisen/Stahl-Verbindungen ohne Schweißzusatzstoffe. Im Vergleich zum Einbad-Schweißen entsteht beim Mehrbad-Schweißen eine porenarme Schweißnaht, gleichzeitig senkt sich die Schweißnahthärte geringfügig ab. Dabei kann die Kaltrissbildung in der Schweißnaht für arteigene Gusseisen-Verbindungen nicht unterdrückt werden. Für Mischverbindungen ist der Strahlversatz der bestimmende Schweißparameter beim Mehrbad-Schweißen. Über diesen kann sowohl die chemische Zusammensetzung der Schweißnaht eingestellt als auch ohne Vorwärmen eine kaltrissfreie Schweißnaht für Gusseisen/Stahl-Verbindungen erzeugt werden. Für die prozessintegrierte Wärmebehandlung der Fügezone wurde ein neues EB-Thermofeld entwickelt. Durch den Thermofeldeinsatz konnte die Aufhärtung in der Schmelz- und Wärmeeinflusszone signifikant reduziert werden und die mechanischen Eigenschaften der Schweißverbindungen wurden deutlich verbessert.