1. AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, Beijing 100024, China;
2. Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China;
3. Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
The development of electron beam welding technology is advancing toward higher voltages, greater power, extended lifespan, improved stability, and intelligent control, positioning it as an ideal welding technique for thick titanium alloy structures. In this study, a high-voltage electron beam was employed to weld 20 mm thick TA15 titanium alloy, systematically analyzing the effects of 100 kV, 120 kV, and 150 kV accelerating voltages on the microstructure and mechanical properties of the weld joints under consistent heat input. Additionally, the thermal action mechanisms of accelerating voltages on the welding process were also investigated. The results show that accelerating voltage significantly impacts local undercooling within the weld joint, and as the accelerating voltage increases, the undercooling degree decreases, thereby promoting the diffusion and transformation of alloying elements in TA15 titanium alloy, resulting in the formation of fine needle-like α′ phase and a small amount of lamellar α phase. At 150 kV, the room-temperature ductility of the TA15 titanium alloy was notably improved due to the increased presence of the β-phase and high-angle grain boundaries in the weld, which in turn enhances the alloy’s plastic deformation capacity. These findings offer crucial theoretical insights for the engineering application of high-voltage, high-power electron beam welding in the fabrication of thick and tough titanium alloys.
石毅磊,左从进,许海鹰,王永锋,王壮,桑兴华,刘欣,齐铂金. 高加速电压对电子束焊接TA15钛合金接头热行为及组织性能的影响[J]. 航空制造技术, 2025, 68(22): 106-115.
SHI Yilei, ZUO Congjin, XU Haiying, WANG Yongfeng, WANG Zhuang, SANG Xinghua, LIU Xin, QI Bojin. Effect of High Acceleration Voltage on Thermal Behavior and Properties of TA15 Titanium Alloy Joints Welded via Electron Beam[J]. Aeronautical Manufacturing Technology, 2025, 68(22): 106-115.