The Influence of Induction Sintering on Microstructure and Deformation Behavior of Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr Alloy

Abstract

Abstract The influence of the induction sintering process at different temperatures on the behavior of the powder metallurgy Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr alloy was investigated. Material for the research was produced by elemental powder blending, followed by the uniaxial cold compacting process. Powder compacts were induction heated and sintered within the temperature range of 1000 °C to 1300 °C. The influences of process parameters on the material behavior during sintering and its properties were studied. The microstructure examination was performed with particular attention to the pore size and distribution as well as the homogenization of the microstructure. The sintering temperature of 1200 °C proved to be critical for the dissolution of most alloying powder particles. Hot compression tests were performed to determine the formability of the obtained material. Significant differences in flow stress behavior between samples sintered at temperatures below and above 1200 °C were observed. The mechanical properties of the material before and after deformation were compared. The evolution of the microstructure of sintered Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr alloy after hot deformation was analyzed with an emphasis on its influence on the material properties. Based on the conducted research, it was found that the adequate homogenization of the chemical composition and microstructure was achieved at the temperature of 1250 °C, and a further increase did not reflect in a significant improvement.