Effect of Rotatory Arc Welding Technology on Metallurgical and Mechanical Performance of Armour Grade Steel Joints

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Authors

  • N. Sankar
     Research Scholar, Centre for Materials Joining and Research (CEMAJOR), Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar ,IN
  • S. Malarvizhi
     Professor, Centre for Materials Joining and Research (CEMAJOR), Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar ,IN
  • V. Balasubramanian
     Professor, Head and Director, Centre for Materials Joining and Research (CEMAJOR), Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar ,IN
  • A. Hafeezur Rahman
     Scientist, Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO, Avadi, Chennai ,IN
  • V. Balaguru
     Outstanding Scientist, Combat Vehicles Research & Development Establishment (CVRDE), DRDO, Avadi, Chennai ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22486/iwj.v55i2.212411

Keywords:

Armour Steel, Rotating Arc Welding, Mechanical Properties, Metallurgical Behaviour.

Abstract

This work is aimed to investigate the arc rotation effect on mechanical properties and metallurgical characteristics of 18 mm thickness armour grade quenched and tempered (Q & T) steel joints. Mechanical properties like tensile, impact toughness and microhardness were evaluated from welded joints. Metallurgical characteristics of welded joints like macrostructure, microstructure, and weld metal chemical composition were analyzed. From the results, it is observed that the rotating arc gas metal welded (RTA-GMW) joint contain minimum heat affected zone width (1.8 mm) and exhibits better tensile properties (784 MPa) due to the decrease in heat density caused by arc rotation of the joining process. The impact toughness properties of weld joint showed 36 % improvement than the unwelded base metal. Microstructural studies also revealed higher volume percentage of fine delta ferrite (δ-Fe) with vermicular type δ-Fe morphological future in the weld joint. The rotation arc caused reduction in heat input, enhanced strength, impact toughness properties and creation of vermicular type δ-Fe morphology in armour grade Q&T steel welded joints.

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Published

2022-04-01

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Volume 55, Issue 2, April 2022

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Research Articles

 

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