Investigation of electron beam welding on AZ91D-F extrusive plates

C. T. Chi*, C. G. Chao, C. A. Huang, C. H. Lee

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Abstract

Electron beam welding (EBW) is currently the most advanced jointed technology because of its superior welding precision and larger depth-width ratio than other conjunctive methods. The high vacuum environment of EBW is favorable for the welding of magnesium alloys to prevent the active metals from oxidation. In this study, a home-made 11mm-thick AZ91D extrusive plate was used. By operating and comparing the changeable welding parameters, the optimum condition has been determined as 113mA, 40kV, 73.3mm/s and focal position at bottom. 82% and 89% of the matrix material strength were obtained by stress and non-stress concentration weldments, respectively. Under other worse parameters, the reduction of the strength of EBW for AZ91D-F resulted from four factors, which were undercuts, heat affected zone (HAZ), hot cracking, and cavities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress on Advanced Manufacture for Micro/Nano Technology 2005 - Proceedings of the 2005 International Conference on Advanced Manufacture
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages193-198
Number of pages6
EditionPART 1
ISBN (Print)0878499903, 9780878499908
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2005 International Conference on Advanced Manufacture, ICAM2005 - Taipei, R.O.C., Taiwan
Duration: 28 11 200502 12 2005

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 1
Volume505-507
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference2005 International Conference on Advanced Manufacture, ICAM2005
Country/TerritoryTaiwan
CityTaipei, R.O.C.
Period28/11/0502/12/05

Keywords

  • Electron beam welding
  • Heat affected zone
  • Optimum parameter
  • Stress concentration

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