Vol 23, No 1 (2021)

Introduction. For parts of gas turbines operating under conditions of corrosion-erosion and intense wear, the most acceptable are compositions containing Ni, Co, Cr, Al, B, Y both in pure form and in the composition of compounds applied on the contact surface during thermal spraying. Modern integrated complexes obtained by combining dissimilar substances in the form of a single composition are promising. Such powders are obtained either by cladding or by conglomeration of finely dispersed starting components into a larger particle. The problem of developing and manufacturing plants for conglomeration of powders is urgent and practically important, since it makes it possible to obtain material for thermal spraying of coatings for high-temperature purposes. The aim of the work is to develop a technological scheme for obtaining powders of the required chemical composition with a given particle shape and size, intended for spraying high-temperature protective coatings. Materials and research methods. A technology is developed for the production of integrated powders for spraying coatings using the method of spray drying and subsequent sintering in vacuum or in an argon-hydrogen atmosphere, which avoids the loss of feedstock due to the return of fine and coarse fractions. A technology for preparing materials for spray drying and granulation is proposed. A gravity type aerodynamic classifier is designed and manufactured, which makes it possible to select automatically the powder fraction necessary for spraying the coating, as well as return the unwanted fraction for recycling. The morphology of the granular powder is determined using a TESCAN scanning electron microscope. The chemical composition of the resulting integrated complexes is determined by X-ray microanalysis on an OXFORD attachment. Results and discussion. The technological conditions for obtaining powders of a given size (40…100 µm) are established. It is shown that the shape of the conglomerate particles after spray drying is close to spherical. On the basis of a multifactor experiment, the optimization of the technological process for obtaining powders Ni-17Cr-10Al-1Y and Ni-22Cr-16Al-1Y with sizes up to 100 µm is performed. It is shown that when conglomerating powders with increased aluminum content (Ni-22Cr-16Al-1Y), it is necessary to take into account the exothermic reaction of nickel aluminide formation and dilute the mixture of initial components before sintering with the finished sintered powder. The resulting integrated complexes are characterized by high heat resistance; therefore they are designed and successfully used for plasma spraying of protective coatings for high-temperature purposes. Conclusions. A technology is developed for obtaining composite conglomerated powders Ni-17C-10Al-1Y and Ni-22Cr-16Al-1Y with particle sizes up to 100 µm and a shape close to spherical. A distinctive feature of this technology is that it avoids the loss of feedstock by returning fine and coarse fractions.

Introduction. Today, under the conditions of sanctions, the Russian Federation, more than ever before, needs the development of energy-saving technologies in various industries. There is no secret that when assigning cutting modes for new materials, tool companies conduct tests for the destruction of replaceable cutting inserts during cutting, the obtained numerical values are published in catalogs. The greatest impact on the life and operability of hard alloy cutting tools is exerted by the physical and mechanical properties of tool materials. Studies have shown that the physical and mechanical properties of tungsten hard alloys in the process of operation, namely in the process of cutting difficult-to-process materials under the influence of high temperatures, vary symmetrically. During the development of the laboratory plant, a literary review was carried out, which showed that at the moment non-destructive testing methods of technological facilities are widely used. Methods of non-destructive testing of technological objects allow conducting studies of the state of material, defects in the structure, internal changes, without samples destroying; this advantage was decisive during the literary review. The object of this study is replaceable cutting hard alloy inserts made of single carbide hard alloy В35 (92%WC+8%Co), tetrahedral in the state of supply. The subject of the study is the relationship between the changes of the magnetic component of the properties of a single-carbide hard alloy В35 (92%WC+8%Co) depending on the effect of high temperatures on it. This study is based on the laws of physics of the division of electrodynamics, as well as well-known non-destructive testing techniques, scientific foundations of material science. All studies are carried out in accredited laboratories of Tyumen Industrial University. The reliability of the obtained data is confirmed by the high correlation of the results of numerical values with the data obtained by the scientific predecessors. Research methodology. The paper shows the developed plant for determination of the maximum operability temperature of replaceable cutting hard-alloy inserts on the basis of study of change of electromagnetic properties. The method of research is given. Tests of the specimen are carried out during heating of replaceable cutting inserts made of tungsten hard alloy B35 (92%WC+8%Co). The heating temperature interval is selected in accordance with the temperature mode of the cutting process in the blade treatment of hard-to-process materials. Thus, heating is carried out in the range from 0 to 1000? C. The heating itself is carried out by the flame method manually. Results and discussions. Based on the results of experimental studies, tables of the results are compiled, where, with an interval of 10 °C, the corresponding values of the magnetic field of eddy currents induced in replaceable cutting inserts made of tungsten hard alloy B35 (92 %WC+8 %Co) are indicated. The results of the investigation are obtained to determine the maximum operability temperature of replaceable cutting hard alloy inserts based on the study of the change in electromagnetic properties for the hard alloy B35 (92%WC+8%Co) amounted to 460…730 °C, which corresponds to a cutting speed of 18 m/min during the treatment of the alloy EI867-VD (57 %Ni9 %Mo10 %Cr6 %W4.2 %Al4 %Co). On the basis of persistent tests in factory conditions, it is proved that the developed technique allows determining temperature intervals of maximum operability based on the study of changes in electromagnetic properties (magnetic field of eddy currents arising in replaceable cutting inserts) of hard alloys. These intervals make it possible to assign the most appropriate operating conditions for the cutting tool based on a scientifically sound technique that allows using the maximum tool resource.

Introduction. One of the ways to improve the efficiency of processing on machines is to coordinate the CNC program with the changing properties of the dynamic cutting system. If this takes into account the tool wear and the associated with it changes in the parameters of the dynamic cutting system, then the cutting speed to ensure the minimum wear rate is reduced along the cutting path. The corresponding feed rate is reduced even faster, since it is necessary to ensure a constant deformation displacement of the tool relative to the workpiece. The evolution of the properties of the cutting process (for matching with which the trajectories of the operating elements of the machine are corrected) depends on the power of irreversible transformations of the energy supplied to cutting. This reduces the processing efficiency. Therefore, a new for the considered subject area problem of determining the coordinates of the tool movement relative to the workpiece is formulated, starting from which further processing is economically inexpedient. In this case, it is necessary, after processing the next part, to ensure the replacement of the tool and carry out its changeover. Subject. A metal-cutting machine of a turning group, the trajectories of the executive elements of which are controlled, for example, by a CNC system. The purpose of the work. Mathematical simulation and methods for determining the coordinates at which it is necessary to replace the tool. Method and methodology. The necessary conditions for the optimality of determining these coordinates are proved. Mathematical tools are provided that allow calculating the coordinates at which the given manufacturing costs take the minimum value according to the given trajectories. The probabilistic characteristics of evolutionary trajectories are taken into account. Results and discussions. The analysis of the efficiency of using the technique in industry depending on the cost of the machine and tool together with its replacement and readjustment is given. The proven optimality conditions and the given mathematical tools complement the knowledge about the optimization of controlled machining processes on machines. Conclusions. The results of the study show new options for the organization of tool replacement, aimed at improving the efficiency of processing by software methods using a CNC system.

Introduction. For the manufacture of wearproof tools and machine elements, the method of powder metallurgy is widely used. The preliminary high-intensity mechanical activation of the powder is used to improve the structure and properties of the alloy obtained by the method of powder metallurgy. The mechanical activation can result in formation of nanostructures with subsequent amorphization of the material, can bring phase transformations, it can certainly affect the properties of the material. However, mechanical treatment does not always lead to a positive result. Therefore, the study of the effect of mechanical activation of WC-based powder on the properties of sintered alloys is important. Purpose of the work: to study the effect of high-intensity mechanical activation of WC-based powder on the structure and properties of sintered samples. The work investigates alloys obtained by the method of powder metallurgy, using mechanically activated powders for 10 to 300 seconds in a planetary ball mill. Materials and methods. The alloys are obtained by cold one-sided pressing followed by sintering at a temperature of 1400 °C in a vacuum furnace. Particle morphology of powder and structure of alloys is analyzed by scanning electron microscopy method. The metallographic analysis of the alloys is carried out by optical microscopy. Phase analysis and the parameters of the crystal structure are performed by X-ray diffraction. The hardness of the sintered samples is measured by hardness tester. Results and its discussion. It is shown that after sintering of powders alloys with WC and Co phases are formed. The lattice parameter of the WC-phase correlates well with values in literature. A second carbide phase, Co3W3C, is formed in the samples upon mechanical activation for more than 100 sec. The minimum porosity of sintered sample is 7.8 ± 1 % that corresponds of sample with preliminary mechanical treatment for 30 seconds. It is shown that the hardness depends on grain size, porosity and second carbide content. Thus, mechanical activation can be effective for increasing the physical and mechanical properties and inhibiting grain growth, but in this case, it is necessary to carry out mechanical processing in the mechanical treatment time range 60-100 sec.