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- Ericsson, A., et al.
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Crystallization of a Zr-based metallic glass produced by laser powder bed fusion and suction casting
- 2021
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Ingår i: Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids. - : Elsevier. - 0022-3093 .- 1873-4812. ; 571
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The crystallization behaviour during low temperature annealing of samples of the Zr59.3Cu28.8Al10.4Nb1.5 (at%) bulk metallic glass produced by suction casting and the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process were studied with small angle neutron scattering (SANS), X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The in-situ SANS measurements during isothermal annealing reveals that the phase separation in the LPBF processed material proceeds at a smaller characteristic length-scale than the cast material. Quantitative analysis of the SANS data shows that, while the crystallization process in both materials proceed through rapid nucleation followed by diffusion limited growth, the LPBF processed material crystallizes with a smaller cluster size and at a higher rate. The smaller cluster size is attributed to the elevated oxygen content in the LPBF processed material which reduces the nucleation barrier and thus the thermal stability.
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- Ericsson, A., et al.
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Transient nucleation in selective laser melting of Zr-based bulk metallic glass
- 2020
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Ingår i: Materials & design. - : Elsevier. - 0264-1275 .- 1873-4197. ; 195
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The crystallization rate during selective laser melting (SLM) of bulk metallic glasses (BMG) is a critical factor in maintaining the material's amorphous structure. To increase the understanding of the interplay between the SLM process and the crystallization behavior of BMGs, a numerical model based on the classical nucleation theory has been developed that accounts for the rapid temperature changes associated with SLM. The model is applied to SLM of a Zr-based BMG and it is shown that the transient effects, accounted for by the model, reduce the nucleation rate by up to 15 orders of magnitude below the steady-state nucleation rate on cooling, resulting in less nuclei during the build process. The capability of the proposed modelling approach is demonstrated by comparing the resulting crystalline volume fraction to experimental findings. The agreement between model predictions and the experimental results clearly suggests that transient nucleation effects must be accounted for when considering the crystallization rate during SLM processing of BMGs.
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- Lindwall, Johan, et al.
(författare)
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Simulation of phase evolution in a Zr-based glass forming alloy during multiple laser remelting
- 2022
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Ingår i: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. - : Elsevier. - 2238-7854 .- 2214-0697. ; 16, s. 1165-1178
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Additive manufacturing by laser-based powder bed fusion is a promising technique for bulk metallic glass production. But, reheating by deposition of subsequent layers may cause local crystallisation of the alloy. To investigate the crystalline phase evolution during laser scanning of a Zr-based metallic glass-forming alloy, a simulation strategy based on the finite element method and the classical nucleation theory has been developed and compared with experimental results from multiple laser remelting of a single-track. Multiple laser remelting of a single-track demonstrates the crystallisation behaviour by the influence of thermal history in the reheated material. Scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy reveals the crystalline phase evolution in the heat affected zone after each laser scan. A trend can be observed where repeated remelting results in an increased crystalline volume fraction with larger crystals in the heat affected zone, both in simulation and experiment. A gradient of cluster number density and mean radius can also be predicted by the model, with good correlation to the experiments. Prediction of crystallisation, as presented in this work, can be a useful tool to aid the development of process parameters during additive manufacturing for bulk metallic glass formation.
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- Tidefelt, Mattias, et al.
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In Situ Mapping of Phase Evolutions in Rapidly Heated Zr-Based Bulk Metallic Glass with Oxygen Impurities
- 2024
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Ingår i: Advanced Science. - : John Wiley & Sons. - 2198-3844. ; 11:16
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Metallic glasses exhibit unique mechanical properties. For metallic glass composites (MGC), composed of dispersed nanocrystalline phases in an amorphous matrix, these properties can be enhanced or deteriorated depending on the volume fraction and size distribution of the crystalline phases. Understanding the evolution of crystalline phases during devitrification of bulk metallic glasses upon heating is key to realizing the production of these composites. Here, results are presented from a combination of in situ small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS and WAXS) measurements during heating of Zr-based metallic glass samples at rates ranging from 102 to 104 Ks-1 with a time resolution of 4ms. By combining a detailed analysis of scattering experiments with numerical simulations, for the first time, it is shown how the amount of oxygen impurities in the samples influences the early stages of devitrification and changes the dominant nucleation mechanism from homogeneous to heterogeneous. During melting, the oxygen rich phase becomes the dominant crystalline phase whereas the main phases dissolve. The approach used in this study is well suited for investigation of rapid phase evolution during devitrification, which is important for the development of MGC. Oxygen impurities impact on phase-transformations during rapid heating of Zr-based metallic glass Zr59.3Cu28.8Al10.4Nb1.5 is thoroughly investigated using a multi-technique approach. During devitrification, the extracted phase evolutions reveal that the phase fraction hierarchy correlates with the oxygen impurity concentration. Numerical simulations with a heterogeneous nucleation mode capture the experimental observations. During melting, the oxygen-rich phase becomes the dominant phase. image
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- Areitioaurtena, Maialen, et al.
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Influence of induction hardening residual stresses on rolling contact fatigue lifetime
- 2022
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Ingår i: International Journal of Fatigue. - : Elsevier. - 0142-1123 .- 1879-3452. ; 159
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Rolling contact fatigue is a unique mode of fatigue that components under cyclic contact loading experience. In this work, the impact of induction hardening residual stresses in rolling contact fatigue lifetime is investigated experimentally and numerically using the Dang Van multiaxial criterion. Various residual stress fields from induction hardening are simulated using the finite element method and are mapped into a classical monocontact finite element model. The impact of induction hardened residual stresses on the lifetime of a component has been investigated, and the importance of incorporating the residual stress profile into fatigue life assessments is affirmed.
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- Areitioaurtena, Maialen, et al.
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Numerical and experimental investigation of residual stresses during the induction hardening of 42CrMo4 steel
- 2022
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Ingår i: European journal of mechanics. A, Solids. - : Elsevier. - 0997-7538 .- 1873-7285. ; 96
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The usage of induction hardening in the industry has increased in the last years due to its efficiency and repeatability. Induction hardening produces a hard martensitic layer on the specimen surface, which is accompanied by the generation of compressive residual stresses in the hardened case and tensile stresses in the untreated core. Residual stresses generated by induction hardening greatly impact on fatigue performance, as they act as crack growth retardants. In this work, a multiphysical coupled finite element model is developed to simulate induction hardening and compute the final residual stress state of the specimens along the microstructural transformations and hardness evolution. The impact of the transformation induced plasticity strain in the stress-state of the specimen during the process is also studied. The experimental validation shows that considering the transformation induced plasticity in induction hardening simulations improves the residual stress predictions, concluding that this effect should be included to achieve good residual stress predictions, especially in the subsurface region.
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- Areitioaurtena, Maialen, et al.
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Predicting the induction hardened case in 42CrMo4 cylinders
- 2020
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Ingår i: Procedia CIRP. - : Elsevier. - 2212-8271 .- 2212-8271. ; 87, s. 545-550
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Induction hardening has the potential to produce favorable surface integrity that can improve fatigue performance and extend the lifetime of a component. The localized superficial heating provided by induction is the main advantage of this process, as it allows the core to remain intact and, therefore, ductile, while the surface is hardened. Achieving favorable characteristics in the hardened case is of great importance, as this process is usually applied to load bearing and wear-susceptible metallic components. The simulation of the hardening process by induction heating is a complex and challenging task at which many efforts have been directed in the last years. Due to the numerous interactions of the many physics that take part in the process (electromagnetic, thermal, microstructural and mechanical), a highly coupled finite element model is required for its numerical simulation. In this work, a semi-analytical induction heating model is used to compute the induction hardening process, predicting the size and shape of the hardened layer and the distribution of the hardness. Using the semi-analytical model allows the computational time to be much faster compared to a fully coupled model using a commercial software, where the time consumption for the presented 2D case is reduced by 20 %. Experimental validation is presented for cylindrical 42CrMo4 billets heated by a short solenoidal inductor, which shows good agreement with the predicted results, reaching an average error of 3.2 % in temperature estimations.
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| 8. |
- Ericsson, Anders, et al.
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Modeling of Diffusion-Controlled Crystallization Kinetics in Al-Cu-Zr Metallic Glass
- 2022
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Ingår i: Metals. - : MDPI. - 2075-4701. ; 12:5, s. 1-16
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Crystallization is a major challenge in metallic glass production, and predictive models may aid the development of controlled microstructures. This work describes a modeling strategy of nucleation, growth and the dissolution of crystals in a multicomponent glass-forming system. The numerical model is based on classical nucleation theory in combination with a multicomponent diffusion-controlled growth model that is valid for high supersaturation. The required thermodynamic properties are obtained by coupling the model to a CALPHAD database using the Al-Cu-Zr system as a demonstrator. The crystallization of intermetallic (Al, Cu)(m)Zr-n phases from the under-cooled liquid phase were simulated under isothermal as well as rapid heating and cooling conditions (10(-1)-10(6) Ks(-1)). The obtained time-temperature transformation and continuous-heating/cooling transformation diagrams agree satisfactorily with the experimental data over a wide temperature range, thereby, demonstrating the predictability of the modeling approach. A comparison of the simulation results and experimental data is discussed.
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- Fisk, Martin, 1981-, et al.
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Coupled electromagnetic-thermal solution strategy for induction heating of ferromagnetic materials
- 2022
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Ingår i: Applied Mathematical Modelling. - : Elsevier. - 0307-904X .- 1872-8480. ; 111, s. 818-835
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Induction heating is used in many industrial applications to heat electrically conductive materials. The coupled electromagnetic-thermal induction heating process is non-linear in general, and for ferromagnetic materials it becomes challenging since both the electromagnetic and the thermal responses are non-linear. As a result of the existing non-linearities, simulating the induction heating process is a challenging task. In the present work, a coupled transient electromagnetic-thermal finite element solution strategy that is appropriate for modeling induction heating of ferromagnetic materials is presented. The solution strategy is based on the isothermal staggered split approach, where the electromagnetic problem is solved for fixed temperature fields and the thermal problem for fixed heat sources obtained from the electromagnetic solution. The modeling strategy and the implementation are validated against induction heating experiments at three heating rates. The computed temperatures, that reach above the Curie temperature, agree very well with the experimental results.
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- Fisk, Martin, 1981-, et al.
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Modelling of induction hardening in low alloy steels
- 2018
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Ingår i: Finite elements in analysis and design (Print). - : Elsevier. - 0168-874X .- 1872-6925. ; 144, s. 61-75
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Induction hardening is a useful method for improving resistance to surface indentation, fatigue and wear that is favoured in comparison with through hardening, which may lack necessary toughness. The process itself involves fast heating by induction with subsequent quenching, creating a martensitic layer at the surface of the workpiece. In the present work, we demonstrate how to simulate the process of induction hardening using a commercial finite element software package with focuses on validation of the electromagnetic and thermal parts, together with evolution of the microstructure. Experiments have been carried out using fifteen workpieces that have been heated using three different heating rates and five different peak temperatures resulting in different microstructures. It is found that the microstructure and hardening depth is affected by the heating rate and peak temperature. The agreement between the experimental and simulated results is good. Also, it is demonstrated that the critical equilibrium temperatures for phase transformation is important for good agreement between the simulated and experimental hardening depth. The developed simulation technique predicts the hardness and microstructure sufficiently well for design and the development of induction hardening processes.
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- Fisk, Martin, et al.
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Precipitate evolution in the early stages of ageing in Inconel 718 investigated using small-angle x-ray scattering
- 2014
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Ingår i: Materials Science & Engineering: A. - : Elsevier BV. - 1873-4936 .- 0921-5093. ; 612, s. 202-207
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Microstructural evolution during the early stages of ageing (less than one hour) in a Ni-Cr-Fe based superalloy Inconel 718 (IN718) has been investigated using Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS). The effects of precipitate kinetics on the precipitate size distribution are compared indirectly with SAXS measurements by using Vickers microhardness data. The microhardness increased after 4 min of ageing at a temperature of 760 degrees C, although the recorded SAXS data did not reveal the precipitate size distribution. This indicates that the precipitates had not evolved enough to be detected, but still a small number of precipitates increased the yield strength. After ageing the alloy for the shortest period for which data were available, 8 min, clear evidence of precipitates could be found from the SAXS data, showing that the gamma '' - precipitates are about 6 nm in width and 3 nm in height. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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- Haas, Sylvio, et al.
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Correlation of precipitate evolution with Vickers hardness in Haynes® 282® superalloy : In-situ high-energy SAXS/WAXS investigation
- 2018
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Ingår i: Materials Science & Engineering. - : Elsevier BV. - 0921-5107 .- 1873-4944 .- 0921-5093 .- 1873-4936. ; 11, s. 250-258
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this work is to characterize the precipitation kinetics in Haynes® 282® superalloys using in-situ high-energy Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) together with Wide Angle X-ray Scattering (WAXS). The phases identified by WAXS include γ (matrix), γ′ (hardening precipitates), MC (metallic carbides), and M23C6/M6C (secondary metallic carbides). The γ'-precipitates are spheroids with a diameter of several nanometres, depending on the temperature and ageing time. From the SAXS data, quantitative parameters such as volume fraction, number density and inter-particle distance were determined and correlated with ex-situ Vickers microhardness measurements. The strengthening components associated with precipitates and solid solutions are differentiated using the measured Vickers microhardness and SAXS model parameters. A square root dependence between strengthening attributable to the precipitates and the product of volume fraction and mean precipitate radius is found. The solid solution strengthening component correlates with the total volume fraction of precipitates.
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- Lindgren, Lars-Erik, et al.
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Modelling additive manufacturing of superalloys
- 2019
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Ingår i: Procedia Manufacturing. - : Elsevier. - 2351-9789. ; 35, s. 252-258
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- There exist several variants of Additive Manufacturing (AM) applicable for metals and alloys. The two main groups are Directed Energy Deposition (DED) and Powder Bed Fusion (PBF). AM has advantages and disadvantages when compared to more traditional manufacturing methods. The best candidate products are those with complex shape and small series and particularly individualized product. Repair welding is often individualized as defects may occur at various instances in a component. This method was used before it became categorized as AM and in most cases, it is a DED process. PBF processes are more useful for smaller items and can give a finer surface. Both DED and PBF products require subsequent surface finishing for high performance components and sometimes there is also a need for post heat treatment. Modelling of AM as well as eventual post-processes can be of use in order to improve product quality, reducing costs and material waste. The paper describes the use of the finite element method to simulate these processes with focus on superalloys.
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- Lindgren, Lars-Erik, et al.
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Simulation of additive manufacturing using coupled constitutive and microstructure models
- 2016
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Ingår i: Additive Manufacturing. - : Elsevier. - 2214-8604 .- 2214-7810. ; 12:Part B, s. 144-158
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The paper describes the application of modeling approaches used in Computational Welding Mechanics (CWM) applicable for simulating Additive Manufacturing (AM). It focuses on the approximation of the behavior in the process zone and the behavior of the solid material, particularly in the context of changing microstructure. Two examples are shown, one for the precipitation hardening Alloy 718 and one for Ti-6Al-4V. The latter alloy is subject to phase changes due to the thermal cycling
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- Malmelöv, Andreas, et al.
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Mechanism based flow stress model for Alloy 625 and Alloy 718
- 2020
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Ingår i: Materials. - : MDPI. - 1996-1944. ; 13:24
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- To predict the final geometry in thermo-mechanical processes, the use of modeling tools is of great importance. One important part of the modeling process is to describe the response correctly. A previously published mechanism-based flow stress model has been further developed and adapted for the nickel-based superalloys, alloy 625, and alloy 718. The updates include the implementation of a solid solution strengthening model and a model for high temperature plasticity. This type of material model is appropriate in simulations of manufacturing processes where the material undergoes large variations in strain rates and temperatures. The model also inherently captures stress relaxation. The flow stress model has been calibrated using compression strain rate data ranging from 0.01 to 1 s−1 with a temperature span from room temperature up to near the melting temperature. Deformation mechanism maps are also constructed which shows when the different mechanisms are dominating. After the model has been calibrated, it is validated using stress relaxation tests. From the parameter optimization, it is seen that many of the parameters are very similar for alloy 625 and alloy 718, although it is two different materials. The modeled and measured stress relaxation are in good agreement.
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- Malmelöv, Andreas, et al.
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Numerical modeling and synchrotron diffraction measurements of residual stresses in laser powder bed fusion manufactured alloy 625
- 2022
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Ingår i: Materials & design. - : Elsevier. - 0264-1275 .- 1873-4197. ; 216
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Residual stresses in metal additive manufactured components are a well-known problem. It causes distortion of the samples when removing them from the build plate, as well as acting detrimental with regard to fatigue. The understanding of how residual stresses in a printed sample are affected by process parameters is crucial to allow manufacturers to tune their process parameters, or the design of their component, to limit the negative influence of residual stresses. In this paper, residual stresses in additive manufactured samples are simulated using a thermo-mechanical finite element model. The elasto-plastic behavior of the material is described by a mechanism-based material model that accounts for microstructural and relaxation effects. The heat source in the finite element model is calibrated by fitting the model to experimental data. The residual stress field from the finite element model is compared with experimental results attained from synchrotron X-ray diffraction measurements. The results from the model and measurement give the same trend in the residual stress field. In addition, it is shown that there is no significant difference in trend and magnitude of the resulting residual stresses for an alternation in laser power and scanning speed.
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