The influence of fiber laser groove distance on microstructure and mechanical properties of brazing Ti-6Al-4V alloy to 17-4PH martensitic stainless steel dissimilar joint
摘要
The joining of titanium with steel in dissimilar joints is crucial in various industrial applications, presenting challenges due to their distinct physical and metallurgical characteristics. Brittle intermetallic compounds in the joint can lead to reduced strength and increased brittleness. To improve joint strength, various techniques, such as laser surface texturing, can be employed. The evaluation included optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, shear-tensile testing, microhardness testing, and wettability assessments. Brazing of the base metals was carried out at 1100 °C for 15 min. Four different textures were created on 17-4 PH surfaces using a fiber laser, with groove distances of 100, 200, 300, and 400 µm, respectively [