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Numerical simulations and experimental validation on LBW bead profiles of Ti-6Al-4V alloy
Harish Mooli1, Srinivasa Rao Seeram2, Satyanarayana Goteti3, Nageswara Rao Boggarapu4.
The lightweight titanium alloys possess good resistance to corrosion and temperature. They
are used in turbine engines and aircraft structures. The strength of weld joint is dependent
on thermal history in the weld zone and the weld bead geometry. The quality of weld can
be improved by specifying the optimal welding parameters. Trial-and-error experimental
methods are time-consuming and expensive. This paper deals with Computational Fluid
Dynamics (CFD) models to carry out three-dimensional thermo-fluid analysis. Buoyancy
and Marnangoni stress are incorporated. Temperature dependent properties of Ti-6Al-4V
alloy and the process conditions are specified for generating the weld bead profile. The
CFD model is validated initially through comparison of existing test data. Further studies
are made by conducting tests on the pulsating laser welding of Ti-6Al-4V alloy. The
effects of welding speed, pulse width and pulse frequency on the weld bead geometry are
examined. This study confirms the adequacy of modeling and simulations of weld bead
geometry with test results.
Affiliation:
- Deemed to be University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522 502, India, India
- Deemed to be University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522 502, India, India
- Deemed to be University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522 502, India, India
- Deemed to be University, Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur-522 502, India, India
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