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What is the role of W and C atoms in a ferrous–WC composite during the melting process?
What is the role of W and C atoms in a ferrous–WC composite during the melting process?
How does increased scanning speed affect the densification of Fe–WC composites?
How does increased scanning speed affect the densification of Fe–WC composites?
What is the effect of a weak interfacial connection in a ferrous-WC composite?
What is the effect of a weak interfacial connection in a ferrous-WC composite?
What is a result of having thicker interfacial layers in a ferrous-WC composite?
What is a result of having thicker interfacial layers in a ferrous-WC composite?
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What primary characteristic is influenced by the gradient interface in Fe-WC composites during laser AM?
What primary characteristic is influenced by the gradient interface in Fe-WC composites during laser AM?
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What happens to microstructural morphology when scanning speed is decreased?
What happens to microstructural morphology when scanning speed is decreased?
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What factors can cause fluctuations in the size and shape of the interface gradient in a ferrous-WC composite?
What factors can cause fluctuations in the size and shape of the interface gradient in a ferrous-WC composite?
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What effect does the faster cooling rate of LPBF have on TiB2 particles in 316–TiB2 composites?
What effect does the faster cooling rate of LPBF have on TiB2 particles in 316–TiB2 composites?
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Which of the following contributes to boosting the wear resistance of a ferrous-WC composite?
Which of the following contributes to boosting the wear resistance of a ferrous-WC composite?
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How does Marangoni convection influence TiB2 particle behavior in 316–TiB2 composites?
How does Marangoni convection influence TiB2 particle behavior in 316–TiB2 composites?
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What structural phases are present in laser-processed H13–TiB2 composites?
What structural phases are present in laser-processed H13–TiB2 composites?
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What mechanism leads to strengthening phases during laser melting of H13–TiB2 composites?
What mechanism leads to strengthening phases during laser melting of H13–TiB2 composites?
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What is the effect of the laser's faster heating and cooling cycle on TiC structures?
What is the effect of the laser's faster heating and cooling cycle on TiC structures?
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Which factor contributes to the spreading out of TiC particles during laser processing?
Which factor contributes to the spreading out of TiC particles during laser processing?
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What advantage is noted for ceramic-reinforced ferrous composites like WC?
What advantage is noted for ceramic-reinforced ferrous composites like WC?
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How does the melt's surface tension gradient affect TiB2 distribution in the matrix?
How does the melt's surface tension gradient affect TiB2 distribution in the matrix?
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What effect does higher composite hardness have on adhesive processes?
What effect does higher composite hardness have on adhesive processes?
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How does the laser affect the behavior of vanadium carbides in the LPBF process?
How does the laser affect the behavior of vanadium carbides in the LPBF process?
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What happens to VCx phases during the solidification process?
What happens to VCx phases during the solidification process?
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What is a significant factor in the rapid melt process of ultrafine vanadium carbide in the LPBF technique?
What is a significant factor in the rapid melt process of ultrafine vanadium carbide in the LPBF technique?
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During laser AM of Ti–TiC composites, how is density enhanced?
During laser AM of Ti–TiC composites, how is density enhanced?
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What role does the particle size of VC play in the formation of ferrous–VC composites?
What role does the particle size of VC play in the formation of ferrous–VC composites?
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What is a characteristic result of using the LPBF technique in creating ferrous–VC composites?
What is a characteristic result of using the LPBF technique in creating ferrous–VC composites?
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How does the solidification speed of the laser AM process influence the diffusion of V and C in the austenite solid solution?
How does the solidification speed of the laser AM process influence the diffusion of V and C in the austenite solid solution?
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Study Notes
Ferrous-WC Composite
- WC can maintain 1400°C room temperature hardness.
- Fe-based alloys are reinforced with ceramic components to improve wear properties.
- In Fe–WC composites, dissolved WC reinforcing components release W and C in the liquid melt.
- W and C atoms react with ferrous alloy to generate carbides near grain boundaries.
- A gradient interface MC3 (M = W, Fe, Cr, Ni) develops between WC reinforcing element and matrix during laser additive manufacturing (LAM) procedures.
- Gradient interfaces strengthen WC and Fe matrix bonds.
- Size and shape of the interface gradient fluctuate with laser power, intensity, and spot size.
Ferrous-WC Composite
- Ferrous-WC composite performance depends on densification, gradient interface, microstructural morphology, and hardness development.
- Lower scanning speeds increase densification, which improves wear.
- A weak interfacial connection between reinforcing components and matrix causes composite wear.
- Interfacial layers without pores and fissures ensure composite bonding.
- Thicker interfacial layers provide strong bonding, making it difficult to wear away WC components, improving wear property.
316 SS-TiB2 Composite
- In 316–TiB2 composites, reinforcing components form a ring-like structure.
- LPBF's faster cooling affects composites.
- Higher cooling rates (106 K/s) limit TiB2 grain growth, forming finer TiB2 particles.
- The temperature gradient in laser AM causes a melt’s surface tension gradient.
- Marangoni convection moves TiB2 particles by limiting accumulation and regulating distribution across the cemented matrix.
- 316 melts entirely, but TiB2 doesn’t.
- Marangoni forces move TiB2 elements.
- Matrix melting repels TiB2 particles.
- Repulsive force and Marangoni convection generate a TiB2 ring-like structure.
H13–TiB2 Composite
- Laser AM in tool production allows for the digital production of intricately formed parts.
- AM reduces the cost of tools, shortens production times, and reduces personnel through robotics.
- Laser-processed H13–TiB2 has -Fe and TiB2 phases, but no austenite.
- Faster heating and solidifying cycles stimulate fine equiaxed grains with uniform TiB2 reinforcement along H13 grain borders.
- During laser melting, when a full liquid forms, the dissolution mechanism generates strengthening phases by heterogeneous TiB2 nucleation and grain growth.
H13–TiC Composite
- The laser's faster heating and cooling cycle help TiC structures happen by shortening the time TiC grains need to grow.
- When the temperature goes up, the Marangoni flow gets stronger, and capillary forces push the liquid along.
- Shear and rotational forces that form around the TiC particles could help particles spread out evenly, preventing them from sticking together.
- Lower volumetric energy density can cause particles to stick together more.
Ferrous-WC Composite
- AM ceramic arenas are interested in MMCs strengthened with ceramic particles.
- Ceramic-reinforced ferrous composites perform better.
- WC has a high melting temperature and excellent wettability with many ferrous alloys.
- Higher composite hardness can hinder adhesive processes like scuffing and removing material, reducing wear rate and improving wear property.
Ferrous-VC Composites
- Through LPBF, vanadium carbides reinforce ferrous matrix composites..
- The laser’s energy and the pressure/flow in the laser-stimulated liquid melt pool disintegrate micron-sized VC through a melting-solidifying mechanism.
- The laser light rapidly heats the 316L/VC mixture, forming a molten region of entirely dissolved V8C7/316L liquids.
- V8C7 can quickly dissolve and release V and C due to tiny particle size, high surface tension, and laser heat.
- The tiny pressure on ultrafine VC in the liquid melt pool accelerates the rapid melt process.
Ferrous-VC Composites
- After the laser source leaves the melt, it solidifies quickly.
- During fast solidification, VC and VCx develop through heterogeneous nucleation and grain expansion of VC nuclei.
- The matured VCx strengthening components will be disseminated at grain boundaries and in the austenite grains due to nucleation and progression.
- When VCx phases become bulky, grain expansion pushes them toward grain boundaries.
- VCx phases are retained within austenite grains.
- As laser AM has a quick solidification process, few V and C diffuse into the austenite solid solution.
Ti–TiC Composite
- In laser-based additive manufacturing (AM) of Ti–TiC composites, different amounts of Ti and TiC powders are mixed and milled with a ball mill to get a better density.
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This quiz focuses on the properties and performance factors of Ferrous-WC composites, including the effects of gradient interfaces and manufacturing techniques. Explore how these composites maintain hardness and improve wear resistance through densification and microstructural morphology during laser additive manufacturing.
