The Characterization and Analysis of A Pseudo Single-grained Copper Impact Weld Interface in Regards to the Effects of Severe Plastic Deformation
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2018-05
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The Ohio State University
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Characteristic features of impact welding were explored in regards to the vaporizing foil actuator welding of pseudo single-grained copper sheets. 1/8 hard oxygen free high conductivity copper sheets at various thicknesses were annealed so that abnormal grain growth would occur and simulate a single-grained microstructure. The 0.063" thick sheet was welded to itself using VFAW with an input energy of 10kJ and a standoff distance of 3mm. Optical microscopy was performed on the weld interface at the center of the foil blast, and it showed a clean interface that easily held several characteristic features of impact welding. Electron backscatter diffraction gave a clearer picture of the weld interface, which included deformation twinning, dynamic recrystallization, possible shear banding or nano-twinning, localized melting, and localized grain growth due to heating. Thus, the use of pseudo single-grained materials in impact welding was shown to clearly reveal interface features in impact welding, which will aid in future simulation, experiments, and industry adaptation of impact welding.
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Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, Second in Category Engineering: Materials
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Vaporizing Foil Actuator Welding, Explosion Welding, Impact Welding, Characterization, Single Grain