选区激光熔化GH3230合金工艺参数优化及其组织性能研究

Optimization of process parameters and microstructure of GH3230 alloy by selective laser melting

  • 摘要: GH3230合金因其优异的高温性能,广泛应用于燃烧室等高温关键部件的制造。选区激光熔化(SLM)技术常用于制备此类高合金化的镍基高温合金。然而,由于显著的元素偏析和残余应力分布不均,SLM制备过程中极易产生热裂纹,影响材料性能。基于此,本研究系统探讨了激光功率、扫描速度及体积能量密度(VED)对SLM制备GH3230合金致密化行为的影响,旨在明确其工艺参数窗口。实验结果表明,随着激光功率及VED的提升,样品孔隙率显著降低,致密度明显提高,最佳工艺窗口对应VED约为64.94至102.27 J/mm³,实现相对密度超过99.5%,而扫描速度的增加导致孔隙率上升。显微组织分析显示,SLM制备的GH3230合金主要由单相奥氏体γ相组成,晶粒细化且呈柱状晶生长,熔池结构连续且结合紧密。元素分布均匀,碳元素未存在微观偏聚现象,无碳化物析出。硬度测试结果表明,孔隙率的降低伴随着显微硬度的显著提升。综上所述,通过优化SLM工艺参数,显著提升了GH3230合金的致密度及力学性能,为高性能镍基高温合金的增材制造提供了理论基础与技术支持。

     

    Abstract: GH3230 alloy, due to its excellent high-temperature performance, is widely used in the manufacturing of high-temperature critical components such as combustion chambers. Selective laser melting (SLM) technology is often used to prepare such highly alloyed nickel-based superalloys. However, due to significant element segregation and uneven distribution of residual stress, hot cracks are highly likely to occur during the SLM preparation process, which affects the material properties. Based on this, this study systematically explored the effects of laser power, scanning speed and volume energy density (VED) on the densification behavior of GH3230 alloy prepared by SLM, aiming to clarify the process parameter window. The experimental results show that with the increase of laser power and VED, the porosity of the sample significantly decreases and the density significantly improves. The optimal process window corresponds to VED of approximately 64.94 to 102.27 J/mm³, achieving a relative density exceeding 99.5%, while the increase in scanning speed leads to an increase in porosity. Microstructure analysis shows that the GH3230 alloy prepared by SLM is mainly composed of single-phase austenite γ phase, with refined grains and columnar crystal growth. The molten pool structure is continuous and closely bonded. The element distribution is uniform. There is no microscopic segregation of carbon elements, and no carbides precipitate. The hardness test results show that the decrease in porosity is accompanied by a significant increase in microhardness. In conclusion, by optimizing the SLM process parameters, the density and mechanical properties of GH3230 alloy have been significantly enhanced, providing a theoretical basis and technical support for the additive manufacturing of high-performance nickel-based superalloys.

     

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