Microstructure, mechanical properties, and interface strengthening mechanisms of LPBF-fabricated 316L-CuCrZr dissimilar materials
摘要
The laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology is employed to manufacture the 316L-CuCrZr bi-material. The microstructure characteristics of 316L-CuCrZr gradient specimen including grain size, element distribution, and precipitate phase were analyzed. Lots of Fe-rich and Cu-rich phases with different shapes are found at the interface zone of 316L steel and LPBF-printed CuCuZr alloy, which indicates that sufficient element diffusion was occurred. The ε-Cu, γ-Fe and Cr phases are also identified by selected area electron diffraction (SAED). Furthermore, due to the synergistic effect of fine grain strengthening, precipitation strengthening, and heterostructure, the LPBF-fabricated 316L-CuCrZr interface with excellent joining strength is obtained. The specimen prepared with 450 W-400 mm/s exhibits excellent mechanical performance (the ultimate tensile strength: 290 MPa; the yield strength: 208 MPa; the elongation: 20%). After aging treated at 450 ℃ for 2 h, the ultimate tensile strength and yield strength of the specimen reached 521 MPa and 434 MPa, respectively. This research can provide some reasonable suggestions and guidance for preparing multi-material structures.