Additive Manufacturing (AM) is an innovative manufacturing process which offers near-net shape fabrication of complex components, directly from CAD models, without dies or substantial machining, resulting in a reduction in lead-time, waste, and cost. For example, the buy-to-fly ratio for a titanium component machined from forged billet is typically 10-20:1 compared to 5-7:1 when manufactured by AM. However, the production rates for most AM processes are relatively slow and AM is consequently largely of interest to the aerospace, automotive and biomedical industries. In addition, the solidification conditions in AM with the Ti alloy commonly lead to undesirable coarse columnar primary β grain structures in components. The present research is focused on developing a fundamental understanding of the influence of the processing conditions on microstructure and texture evolution and their resulting effect on the mechanical properties during additive manufacturing with a Ti6Al4V alloy, using three different techniques, namely; 1) Selective laser melting (SLM) process, 2) Electron beam selective melting (EBSM) process and, 3) Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) process. The most important finding in this work was that all the AM processes produced columnar β-grain structures which grow by epitaxial re-growth up through each melted layer. By thermal modelling using TS4D (Thermal Simulation in 4 Dimensions), it has been shown that the melt pool size increased and the cooling rate decreased from SLM to EBSM and to the WAAM process. The prior β grain size also increased with melt pool size from a finer size in the SLM to a moderate size in EBSM and to huge grains in WAAM that can be seen by eye. However, despite the large difference in power density between the processes, they all had similar G/R (thermal gradient/growth rate) ratios, which were predicted to lie in the columnar growth region in the solidification diagram. The EBSM process showed a pronounced local heterogeneity in the microstructure in local transition areas, when there was a change in geometry; for e.g. change in wall thickness, thin to thick capping section, cross-over’s, V-transitions, etc. By reconstruction of the high temperature β microstructure, it has been shown that all the AM platforms showed primary columnar β grains with a <001>β.

Neste trabalho foi feito o estudo sobre o efeito de elementos microligantes na composição química, microestrutura e propriedades mecânicas de metais como soldado produzidos por arco submerso com adição de pó de ferro em aço de alta resistência e baixa liga (ARBL). Foram feitos dois cordões de solda utilizando os aços BS - 4360 - 50 e USI - SAC - 50, o arame EM - 12K, o pó de ferro ESAB 400 e o fluxo experimental 10.71P. Utilizando-se a corrente de 600 A, tensão de 34 V, velocidade de soldagem de 30 cm/min e vazão de pó de ferro de 6,7 Kg/h foram produzidos os metais como soldado com um único passe e chanfro em \"V\", que mostraram características de boa temperabilidade e estrutura refinada. O microconstituinte em maior porcentagem nos dois cordões de solda foi a ferrita acicular. Os ensaios mecânicos realizados foram a dureza, tração e impacto. O cordão de solda com nióbio e vanádio obteve maiores valores de dureza e resistência à tração em relação ao cordão com cobre, cromo e níquel. Entretanto os altos teores de manganês presentes fizeram com que o endurecimento por solução sólida reduzisse significativamente a resistência ao impacto dos dois cordões de solda. A natureza das inclusões não metálicas foi investigada por microscopia eletrônica e análise por EDAX. / The study of the effect of microalloying elements in the chemical composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-welded metaIs obtained by submerged are welding with iron powder addition in High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steel were done. Two weld metaIs were made using, BS - 4360 - 50 and USI - SAC - 50 steels, EM - 12K wire, ESAB 400 iron powder and 10.71P experimental flux. Using welding current of 600 A, arc voltage of 34 V, travel speed of 30 cm/min and iron powder flow of 6,7 Kg/h were obtained as-welded metals by single pass into V - groove, that showed good hardenability and refined microstructure. The higher percentage microstructure in the two weld metals was the acicular ferrite. The mechanical tests done were hardness, tensile strength and impact. The weld metal with niobium and vanadium achieve better values of hardness and yield strength than with copper, chromium and nickel weld metal. However, the hardening by solid solution, induced by the high levels of manganese, decreased the impact strength of the two weld metaIs. The non - metallic inclusions nature was investigated by electronic microscopy and EDAX analysis.

De nos jours, la politique écologique encourage les constructeurs automobiles à réduire le poids global du véhicule. Des tôles d'acier fines d'épaisseur différente optimisant chaque partie de l'assemblage sont utilisées et les sidérurgistes développent des aciers de plus en plus résistants à savoir l'Acier Haute Résistance Avancé (AHSS) avec un bon compromis entre résistance mécanique et ductilité (emboutissage). Lors des essais mécaniques de soudage hétérogène AHSS, des modes de fractures inhabituels sont observés, notamment le long de l'interface entre la zone affectée par la chaleur (ZAT) et la zone de fusion ou zone fondue (ZF). Ces fractures se produisent généralement avec une résistance inférieure à celle attendue pour ces soudures. Les objectifs de l'étude sont de comprendre les mécanismes de rupture au cours des essais mécaniques et de créer un modèle mécanique de FE conçu pour prédire la résistance mécanique des assemblages soudés. Tout d'abord, une étude de soudage hétérogène constituée de deux nuances d'acier bien connues d'ArcelorMittal vise à comprendre le mécanisme de défaillance et les paramètres affectant les modes de défaillance. Différentes configurations sont étudiées avec l'épaisseur. Le modèle FE est construit avec une réponse mécanique identifiée de chaque zone (matériaux de base, zones affectées par la chaleur et zone de fusion), en utilisant des modèles d'ArcelorMittal et des données expérimentales. Des critères de défaillance basés sur des dommages ductiles tenant compte de l'influence de la triaxialité sont utilisés et certains éléments cohésifs sont utilisés pour simuler une défaillance interfaciale. Deux configurations d'essais mécaniques dans le cas du soudage par résistance par points (essais de traction transversale et de traction) sont considérées. Les prédictions du modèle étaient très précises avec les modes de défaillance et les forces expérimentaux. Ensuite, cette méthode de modélisation FE a été appliquée avec succès à un boîtier de soudage par points très hétérogène comprenant un nouveau concept AHSS basse densité de troisième génération à forte teneur en aluminium et en manganèse. Les modes d'échec et les forces obtenues étaient comparables. De plus, la méthode de modélisation FE a été appliquée sur des configurations plus complexes, en particulier sur un assemblage soudé par points triple épaisseur. La robustesse du modèle pour prédire les modes de défaillance partielle et les forces d'une soudure par points triple épaisseur a été démontrée. En outre, la méthodologie de modélisation FE a été étendue à un autre type de soudage: le soudage à l'arc. Dans ce cas, deux feuilles sont soudées en configuration de chevauchement ab avec un fil d'apport. Le modèle FE permet de prédire la zone de rupture et la résistance de l'assemblage soudé. / Nowadays, ecological policy encourages carmakers to reduce the global vehicle weight. Fine steel sheets assemblies with different thickness optimizing each part of the assembly are used and steelmakers develop steels which are more and more resistant namely Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) with a good compromise between mechanical strength and ductility (stamping). During the mechanical tests of heterogeneous AHSS welding, unusual fracture modes are observed, in particular along the interface between the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) and the Fusion Zone or molten zone (FZ). These fractures generally occur with lower strength than expected for these welding. The objectives of the study are to understand fracture mechanisms during mechanical testing and create a mechanical FE model is developed to be able to predict mechanical strength of the welded assemblies. Firstly, a study of heterogeneous welding constituted of two well-known steel grades of ArcelorMittal aims at understanding failure mechanism and parameters affecting the failure modes. Different configurations are studied with thickness. FE model is built with mechanical response identified of each zone (base materials, heat affected zones and fusion zone), using ArcelorMittal models and experimental data. Failure criteria based on ductile damage taking into account the influence of the triaxiality are used and some cohesive elements are used to simulate interfacial failure. Two configurations of mechanical testing in the case of Resistance Spot Welding (cross tension and tensile shear tests) are considered. Model predictions were very accurate with experimental failure modes and strengths. Then, this FE modelling method was successfully applied to a highly heterogeneous spot welding case including a new third generation low density AHSS concept with high aluminum and manganese content. Failure modes and strengths obtained were comparable. Moreover, FE modelling method was applied on more complex configurations, in particular on a triple thick spot welded assembly. The robustness of the model to predict partial failure modes and strengths of a triple thick spot weld has been demonstrated. In addition, FE modelling methodology was extended to another welding type: arc welding. In this case, two sheets are welded in ab overlap configuration with a filler wire. FE model allows predicting the failure zone and strength of welded assembly.

Neste trabalho foi feito o estudo sobre o efeito de elementos microligantes na composição química, microestrutura e propriedades mecânicas de metais como soldado produzidos por arco submerso com adição de pó de ferro em aço de alta resistência e baixa liga (ARBL). Foram feitos dois cordões de solda utilizando os aços BS - 4360 - 50 e USI - SAC - 50, o arame EM - 12K, o pó de ferro ESAB 400 e o fluxo experimental 10.71P. Utilizando-se a corrente de 600 A, tensão de 34 V, velocidade de soldagem de 30 cm/min e vazão de pó de ferro de 6,7 Kg/h foram produzidos os metais como soldado com um único passe e chanfro em \"V\", que mostraram características de boa temperabilidade e estrutura refinada. O microconstituinte em maior porcentagem nos dois cordões de solda foi a ferrita acicular. Os ensaios mecânicos realizados foram a dureza, tração e impacto. O cordão de solda com nióbio e vanádio obteve maiores valores de dureza e resistência à tração em relação ao cordão com cobre, cromo e níquel. Entretanto os altos teores de manganês presentes fizeram com que o endurecimento por solução sólida reduzisse significativamente a resistência ao impacto dos dois cordões de solda. A natureza das inclusões não metálicas foi investigada por microscopia eletrônica e análise por EDAX. / The study of the effect of microalloying elements in the chemical composition, microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-welded metaIs obtained by submerged are welding with iron powder addition in High Strength Low Alloy (HSLA) steel were done. Two weld metaIs were made using, BS - 4360 - 50 and USI - SAC - 50 steels, EM - 12K wire, ESAB 400 iron powder and 10.71P experimental flux. Using welding current of 600 A, arc voltage of 34 V, travel speed of 30 cm/min and iron powder flow of 6,7 Kg/h were obtained as-welded metals by single pass into V - groove, that showed good hardenability and refined microstructure. The higher percentage microstructure in the two weld metals was the acicular ferrite. The mechanical tests done were hardness, tensile strength and impact. The weld metal with niobium and vanadium achieve better values of hardness and yield strength than with copper, chromium and nickel weld metal. However, the hardening by solid solution, induced by the high levels of manganese, decreased the impact strength of the two weld metaIs. The non - metallic inclusions nature was investigated by electronic microscopy and EDAX analysis.

In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurde untersucht, wie sich instationäre Plasma- und Fördergasvolumenströme nutzen lassen, um den Plasma-Pulver-Auftragschweißprozess in seiner Gesamtheit zu beeinflussen. Dabei wurden die Veränderungen in der Lichtbogencharakteristik, der Pulverzuführung und insbesondere dem Schmelzbad analysiert und in einem theoretischen Prozessmodell zusammengefasst. Die gewonnenen Ergebnisse und die aufgezeigten Wirkzusammenhänge konnten in der Folge dazu genutzt werden, die Hartstoffverteilung in Pseudolegierungen und den mikrostrukturellen Aufbau geschweißter konventioneller Hartschichten zu modifizieren. / In the present studies it is examined, how unsteady gas flows can be used to modify the plasma transfer arc welding process in its entirety. In the first step it was analysed in which different ways non-steady-state plasma and transport gas flows influence the arc characteristics, the powder transport and the melt bead properties. With the obtained results a theoretical model was developed, to describe the observed behaviours and understand the coherences. Subsequently the preliminary findings were used to alter the distribution of tungsten-carbide in a welded hardface composite coating and to modify the microstructure of a conventional alloy welded with the plasma transfer arc process.

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