Influence of Heat Input and Filler Metal on Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Microalloyed High Strength Steel Welded by FCAW

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Soldag. insp.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2015-06

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AbstractCurrently, microalloyed high strength steels are being widely used to replace C and C-Mn steels for their advantages in terms of mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and weldability, allowing weight reduction of vehicles and structures without impairing their strength. When these steels are welded, the welding heat cycle causes microstructural changes that alter their original properties. The heat input (HI: heat input) is one of the main variables to consider when these modifications are evaluated. The final properties of the welded joint are also defined by the type of consumable used. The aim of this paper is to analyze the mechanical properties and microstructure of a butt welded microalloyed steel with two filler metal grades and different HI. A considerable increase grain size in the heat affected coarse grain zone, especially for high HI; and a softening in fine grain zone were observed. The values of tensile strength at both welding consumables remained basically unaltered, with better performance when welded with low HI. The toughness in the HAZ was improved when the HI decreased.

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key-words: microalloyed steels mechanical properties microstructure welded joint cored wire

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