Wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is becoming increasingly common for large scale additive manufacturing (AM) applications because of its high deposition rate (2-3 kg/hr.). The rapid temperature changes and subsequent evolution of mechanical properties during AM can lead to large distortion and residual stresses. Finite element modeling of the AM process shows promise to minimize part distortion and residual stresses through improved path planning and process parameter optimization. However, accurate material properties of M250 before and after heat treatment are needed to properly characterize the property evolution from annealed to AM, to aged. Due to limited data on annealed M250, this research presents the mechanical response of solution annealed M250 maraging steel. Testing at temperatures up to 900 degrees Celsius and strain rates from quasi-static to 1 s-1 was performed to provide more representative mechanical properties for AM parts and provide a correlation between AM, aged, and annealed M250 maraging steel.

Os aços maraging pertencem a uma classe de aços de ultra-alta-resistência que diferem da maioria dos aços pelo mecanismo de endurecimento. Enquanto nos aços convencionais o endurecimento é obtido por transformação martensítica, nos aços maraging o aumento das propriedades mecânicas é obtido pela precipitação de compostos intermetálicos em uma matriz martensítica de baixo teor de carbono, em temperaturas da ordem de 480°C. Para o presente trabalho, empregou-se um aço maraging 300 na forma de barras cilíndricas com diâmetro de 8mm e comprimento de 120mm, cedido na condição solubilizada pelo Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial (DCTA). Os corpos-de-prova foram soldados em cheio empregando-se um laser a fibra de 2kW e um dispositivo especialmente desenvolvido para solda orbital. As condições de envelhecimento foram inicialmente estudadas e a melhor combinação de resistência mecânica e ductilidade foi obtidas na condição de para 460°C por 3 horas, que foi então adotada para a caracterização do comportamento em fadiga. Os ensaios de fadiga foram realizados em uma máquina de flexão rotativa (R = -1), em níveis de tensão correspondentes à faixa de vida de 104 a 107 ciclos. Os corpos-de-prova soldados a laser foram submetidos a três condições de tratamento pós-soldagem: a) envelhecimento, b) solubilização + envelhecimento e c) homogeneização + solubilização + envelhecimento. Os resultados permitiram avaliar e comparar o efeito da solda a laser, seguida por tratamentos térmicos pós-soldagem, no comportamento em fadiga do aço maraging 300. Os tratamentos pós-soldagem não resultaram em diferença significativa na vida em fadiga do aço maraging 300, o fator determinante para a duração da vida em fadiga foi a quantidade de poros presente na superfície de fratura. / The maraging steels belong to a class of ultra-high-resistance steels that differ from most of steel for the hardening mechanism. While the conventional steel is obtained by hardening for martensitic transformation in maraging steel the increase of mechanical properties is obtained by the precipitation of intermetallic phases in a martensitic matrix of low carbon, at temperatures about 480°C. For the present study, we used a maraging 300 steel in form of cylindrical bars with a diameter of 8mm and length of 120mm, received as solution treated by the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA). The test specimens were welded using a 2 kW fibre laser coupled to a special lathe in order to obtain an orbital weld line. The ageing contitions of the steel were initially investigated using base material samples. The best combination of hardness, tensile strength and ductility were achieved for 460°C for 3 hours , which was then chosen for the fatigue characterization..The fatigue tests were conducted in a rotating bending machine (R = -1). The stress levels were found for fatigue lives in the range of 104 to 107 cycles. The laser welded test pieces underwent three distinct post-weld heat treatments: a) ageing , b) solution + ageing and b) homogenization + solution + ageing .The results allowed assessing and comparing the effect of laser beam welding, followed by post-weld heat treatments, on the fatigue behavior of the maraging 300 steel. The post-weld heat treatments no results in significant difference in fatigue life of maraging 300 steel , the determinant factor for fatigue life was the amount of pores present in the fracture surface.

Visando-se a avaliação do desempenho de um sistema de nitretação por plasma que se construiu bem como a determinação da influência das variáveis do processo sobre o desempenho das camadas nitretadas ionicamente, foram nitretadas amostras do aço \"maraging\" com a seguinte composição: Fe - 18Ni - 4.2Mo - 12.3Co - 1.7Ti - 0.15Al - 0.03C. Foram variadas as seguintes condições de processo: tempo, temperatura, freqüência do pulso e condição de tratamento térmico prévio. Foram realizadas análises metalográficas, difração de raios-X, microdureza e ensaios de abrasão do tipo \"pino-sobre-disco\" para caracterização das camadas obtidas. O equipamento de nitretação apresentou excelente desempenho no tratamento das amostras utilizadas e o aço \"maraging\", excelente resposta ao tratamento de nitretação. O tempo de tratamento de 3 horas produziu as camadas mais resistentes à abrasão. Os tratamentos com corrente contínua produziram resistências à abrasão superiores às obtidas com corrente pulsada. As amostras nitretadas após o envelhecimento apresentaram resistências superiores às envelhecidas simultaneamente com a nitretação. / Pursuing the evaluation and performance of a nitration system via plasma for us constructed, as well as the determination of the influence of variables of the process on the performance of ionically nitrated layers, it was nitrated maraging steel samples with the next compositions: Fe -18Ni - 4,2Mo - 12,3Co - 1,7Ti - 0,15AI- 0,03C. The following processing conditions were modified: time, temperature, pulse frequency end previous thermal treatment condition. Metallografic analyses, X-ray diffraction, microhardness and pin-on-dick type abrasion test were practised on samples for characterization of their layers. The nitration equipment had excellent performance in the treatment of samples used while the \"maraging\" steel showed excellent answer to the nitration treatment. A treatment time of three hours produced the more resistant layers to abrasion. The treatments with continuous current produced abrasion resistance higher than in treatment with pulsed current post-aged nitrated samples showed higher resistances than those aged during the nitration.

Os aços maraging pertencem a uma classe de aços de ultra-alta-resistência que diferem da maioria dos aços pelo mecanismo de endurecimento. Enquanto nos aços convencionais o endurecimento é obtido por transformação martensítica, nos aços maraging o aumento das propriedades mecânicas é obtido pela precipitação de compostos intermetálicos em uma matriz martensítica de baixo teor de carbono, em temperaturas da ordem de 480°C. Para o presente trabalho, empregou-se um aço maraging 300 na forma de barras cilíndricas com diâmetro de 8mm e comprimento de 120mm, cedido na condição solubilizada pelo Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia Aeroespacial (DCTA). Os corpos-de-prova foram soldados em cheio empregando-se um laser a fibra de 2kW e um dispositivo especialmente desenvolvido para solda orbital. As condições de envelhecimento foram inicialmente estudadas e a melhor combinação de resistência mecânica e ductilidade foi obtidas na condição de para 460°C por 3 horas, que foi então adotada para a caracterização do comportamento em fadiga. Os ensaios de fadiga foram realizados em uma máquina de flexão rotativa (R = -1), em níveis de tensão correspondentes à faixa de vida de 104 a 107 ciclos. Os corpos-de-prova soldados a laser foram submetidos a três condições de tratamento pós-soldagem: a) envelhecimento, b) solubilização + envelhecimento e c) homogeneização + solubilização + envelhecimento. Os resultados permitiram avaliar e comparar o efeito da solda a laser, seguida por tratamentos térmicos pós-soldagem, no comportamento em fadiga do aço maraging 300. Os tratamentos pós-soldagem não resultaram em diferença significativa na vida em fadiga do aço maraging 300, o fator determinante para a duração da vida em fadiga foi a quantidade de poros presente na superfície de fratura. / The maraging steels belong to a class of ultra-high-resistance steels that differ from most of steel for the hardening mechanism. While the conventional steel is obtained by hardening for martensitic transformation in maraging steel the increase of mechanical properties is obtained by the precipitation of intermetallic phases in a martensitic matrix of low carbon, at temperatures about 480°C. For the present study, we used a maraging 300 steel in form of cylindrical bars with a diameter of 8mm and length of 120mm, received as solution treated by the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA). The test specimens were welded using a 2 kW fibre laser coupled to a special lathe in order to obtain an orbital weld line. The ageing contitions of the steel were initially investigated using base material samples. The best combination of hardness, tensile strength and ductility were achieved for 460°C for 3 hours , which was then chosen for the fatigue characterization..The fatigue tests were conducted in a rotating bending machine (R = -1). The stress levels were found for fatigue lives in the range of 104 to 107 cycles. The laser welded test pieces underwent three distinct post-weld heat treatments: a) ageing , b) solution + ageing and b) homogenization + solution + ageing .The results allowed assessing and comparing the effect of laser beam welding, followed by post-weld heat treatments, on the fatigue behavior of the maraging 300 steel. The post-weld heat treatments no results in significant difference in fatigue life of maraging 300 steel , the determinant factor for fatigue life was the amount of pores present in the fracture surface.

Visando-se a avaliação do desempenho de um sistema de nitretação por plasma que se construiu bem como a determinação da influência das variáveis do processo sobre o desempenho das camadas nitretadas ionicamente, foram nitretadas amostras do aço \"maraging\" com a seguinte composição: Fe - 18Ni - 4.2Mo - 12.3Co - 1.7Ti - 0.15Al - 0.03C. Foram variadas as seguintes condições de processo: tempo, temperatura, freqüência do pulso e condição de tratamento térmico prévio. Foram realizadas análises metalográficas, difração de raios-X, microdureza e ensaios de abrasão do tipo \"pino-sobre-disco\" para caracterização das camadas obtidas. O equipamento de nitretação apresentou excelente desempenho no tratamento das amostras utilizadas e o aço \"maraging\", excelente resposta ao tratamento de nitretação. O tempo de tratamento de 3 horas produziu as camadas mais resistentes à abrasão. Os tratamentos com corrente contínua produziram resistências à abrasão superiores às obtidas com corrente pulsada. As amostras nitretadas após o envelhecimento apresentaram resistências superiores às envelhecidas simultaneamente com a nitretação. / Pursuing the evaluation and performance of a nitration system via plasma for us constructed, as well as the determination of the influence of variables of the process on the performance of ionically nitrated layers, it was nitrated maraging steel samples with the next compositions: Fe -18Ni - 4,2Mo - 12,3Co - 1,7Ti - 0,15AI- 0,03C. The following processing conditions were modified: time, temperature, pulse frequency end previous thermal treatment condition. Metallografic analyses, X-ray diffraction, microhardness and pin-on-dick type abrasion test were practised on samples for characterization of their layers. The nitration equipment had excellent performance in the treatment of samples used while the \"maraging\" steel showed excellent answer to the nitration treatment. A treatment time of three hours produced the more resistant layers to abrasion. The treatments with continuous current produced abrasion resistance higher than in treatment with pulsed current post-aged nitrated samples showed higher resistances than those aged during the nitration.

Diploma thesis deals with the influence of recycling of powder steel 1.2709 on porosity of parts processed by SLM technology. Theoretical part of this thesis gives an overview of the influence of selected process parameters of this additive technology on the porosity of manufactured parts. The presence of pores in the material is the main cause of worse mechanical properties compared to conventionally manufactured materials. Since the advantage of this technology is the possibility of wasteless production, one of the possible causes of pore formation and degradation of properties of the powder material is due to standard recycling by means of sieving to remove the contaminants generated during the construction. This paper compares the porosity of parts produced by two different machines, analyzes the possible consequences of sieving on powder properties, establishes recommendations for setting the recycling process, and compares the degree of influence of process parameters on porosity.

The diploma thesis deals with finding suitable process parameters for the production of molding segment by SLM technology. It consists of a combination of structures, shells, thin slats and bulk parts. The tested material is maraging steel 300. The research part deals with the problem of choice of suitable process parameters, such as laser power and speed, hatch distance and thickness of the built layer. The achievable mechanical properties of the parts and the choice of the suitable structure were also examined. In the thesis were found suitable process parameters for printing of bulk parts and structures.

Le titane contenu dans un acier maraging se combine avec l'azote résiduel pour former des inclusions de nitrure de titane (TiN), néfastes du point de vue des propriétés en fatigue de l'alliage. La compréhension de leur origine doit permettre de trouver les moyens de réduire leur taille. Des expériences de Sieverts ont été réalisées pour étudier d'un point de vue thermodynamique et cinétique les réactions de dénitruration de l'alliage et de précipitation des TiN. Au regard de ces expériences et des données thermodynamiques disponibles dans la littérature et compte-tenu des teneurs en azote résiduel, la formation des TiN est supposée avoir lieu lors de la solidification sous l’effet de la ségrégation interdendritique. Un certain nombre d'inclusions de TiN sont associées à un germe de type oxyde ou sulfure. L'observation au MET d'une de ces inclusions mixte révèle l'existence d’une relation d'orientation entre le nitrure TiN, un sulfure CaS et un spinelle MgAl2O4, ce qui suggère une croissance par épitaxie du TiN sur ces deux germes. L’étude a été complétée par des calculs ab initio d’énergies de surface et d’énergies d’adsorption. Ces travaux appuient l'hypothèse d'une germination hétérogène des nitrures de titane sur des particules préexistantes et stables dans l'acier liquide. Un modèle numérique de précipitation couplée à la ségrégation interdendritique a été développé puis intégré au logiciel SOLAR simulant la solidification du lingot VAR. Ces calculs quantifient l'influence déterminante sur la taille des plus grands nitrures de la teneur initiale en azote, de la densité de germes, et du temps local de solidification / The titanium contained in maraging steels combines itself with residual Nitrogen to form Titanium nitride precipitates (TiN), which are detrimental to fatigue properties. Understanding their formation may give some ways to reduce their sizes. A Sieverts apparatus was used to study denitriding reactions and precipitation reactions from a thermodynamic and kinetic point of view. According to these experiments, to thermodynamical data from literature, and to the Nitrogen content in the steel, the TiN inclusions are supposed to form during the solidification of the steel thanks to interdendritic segregation. A certain number of the TiN inclusions are found under SEM observations to be located next to another oxide or sulfur particle. A TEM observation reveals the existence of an orientation relationship between a nitride, a sulfur CaS and a spinel MgAl2O4. It suggests an epitaxial growth of the TiN on these two germs. This study was completed with ab initio calculations of surface energies and adsorption energies. This work supports the hypothesis of a heterogeneous nucleation of the Titanium nitrides on preexisting, stable particles in the liquid steel. A numerical model of the precipitation coupled to the interdendritic segregation of solutes is developed and introduced in the SOLAR software modelling the VAR ingot solidification. It evaluates the determinant influence of the initial Nitrogen mass fraction, germ number density and local solidification time on the TiN sizes

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), has got rapidly developed since 1987. Compared with conventional manufacturing methods, 3D printing provides some advantages such as increasing material utilization and less waste of material. Maraging steel provides good strength and toughness without losing ductility, which has been used for the 3D printing technique. Selective laser melting (SLM) is one of the 3D printing methods, which is mostly used for metal and alloy powder. In this thesis, selective laser melting will be used for maraging steel. 3D printing maraging steel is a new material, the research about the properties of 3D printing maraging steel is still ongoing. Corrosion resistance is one of the most important properties of maraging steel due to the high cost of corrosion. So this thesis will focus on the corrosion behavior of 3D printing maraging steel. The purpose of this thesis was to find the best heat treatment condition for high corrosion resistance and to find the relationship between microstructure and corrosion behavior of maraging steel. In this thesis, several kinds of maraging steel samples with different heat treatment conditions were used. SLM, SLM austenized&quenched, SLM aged, conventional austenized&quenched, and conventional aged. Besides, two kinds of solutions were produced, NaOH (pH=11.5) and Na2SO4 (pH=6.5). To observe the microstructure, an optical microscope was used. The grain size is different between SLM and conventional samples, and also different between the samples with different heat treatment conditions. The potentiodynamic polarization method was used to measuring the corrosion behavior. SLM samples have much lower current density, and the passivation potential and the corrosion rate are similar compared with conventional samples. But due to the lack of further experiments, the relationship between corrosion behavior could be affected by the combined effect of several factors.

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