Abstract
The inhomogeneity of joints during superplastic deformation greatly limits the application of laser beam welding/superplastic forming (LBW/SPF). In order to adjust the deformation uniformity of the joint, Yb2O3 with different mass fractions was added to the laser welded joint of TC4 titanium alloy, and the effect of Yb2O3 on the superplastic deformation behavior of the laser welded joint of TC4 titanium alloy was studied. The results showed that the addition of Yb2O3 can effectively refine β grains. At Yb2O3 content of 6 wt%, the refinement effect of Yb2O3 on the weld grains is the most obvious. At this time, the peak flow stress of the longitudinal weld sample reaches a minimum value of 25.6 MPa, and the superplasticity of the joint is significantly improved. The elongation of the transverse welded sample reached 29% of that of the base metal and the joint deformation uniformity was significantly improved. The prior β grain of weld broke during superplastic deformation, and the acicular martensite structure in the weld was gradually transformed into a lamellar structure. After the addition of Yb2O3, the lamellar structure inside the weld becomes short and disordered, which promotes occurrence of superplastic deformation.
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