Parametric Study and Weldability Characteristics of Dissimilar Metals Cobalt Superalloy L605 and SS321 Using Fiber Laser
摘要
The extensive application of fiber laser welding for dissimilar materials is prevalent within aerospace and defense technology. This study focuses on the fiber laser welding of Co-based superalloy L605 and SS321. Response surface methodology (RSM) technique was employed to optimize the laser parameters. The welding experiments were conducted under three distinct conditions: high, medium, and low heat input. Moreover, the change in microstructure and mechanical properties of the welded samples was also investigated. Furthermore, simulations of the weld bead were conducted. It is observed that the geometry of the weld bead is noticeably affected by the level of heat applied during the welding process. The EDS and XRD confirmed the presence of hard intermetallic phases of cobalt and tungsten in the weld zone which increase the weld strength. The microhardness of the weld zone is found to be 200 ± 12 HV0.1 exceeded that of SS321 (170HV0.1) and less than that of L605 (310HV0.1). The maximum tensile strength observed in dissimilar welds reached 679 ± 15 MPa, and fractography results indicated ductile failure in the weld joints.