Dissimilar metal joining of Ti-6Al-4V and Inconel 625
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM (United States)
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, NM (United States)
The dissimilar joining of Ti-6Al-4V and Inconel 625 by using a suitable interlayer shows potential design flexibility by avoiding the brittle intermetallic phases from direct welding. These phases include NiTi, NiTi2, and Ni3Ti. The objective of this work is to facilitate laser welding of Ti-6Al-4V and Inconel 625 through a vanadium interlayer to form an intermetallic free, strong, and corrosion resistant joint. Vanadium was chosen based on binary phase diagram solubilities, literature, and theoretical CalPhaD calculations in PanDat. Laser welding was systematically explored from based on beam mode, offset, power, and scan speed. Varied parameters include laser power from 325 to 650 watts, laser scan speed from 80 to 160 in/min, and beam offset up to a ¼ of the beam diameter. Parameters were chosen based on previous dissimilar joining research and those found in the literature. Metallography, including optical and scanning electron microscopy, was used to analyze the weld chemical composition, grain structure, and defects through both the fusion and heat affected zones. The results and discussion will examine the relationship between process parameters, microstructure, and observed weld defects. Our findings will not only assess the weldability of vanadium and Inconel 625 but also establish a transferable framework for studying other dissimilar material combinations, providing valuable insights for future research in this field.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- NA0003525
- OSTI ID:
- 2585588
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2025-05768R; 1777691
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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