Influence of the N₂ Atmosphere on the Operational Parameters and the Microstructure of the Hardfacing Deposited by FCAW

Abstract

The study of the influence of the nitrogen atmosphere on the behavior of the welding parameters (current and voltage) and on the properties of the deposits of self-protected tubular wires used in the FCAW process for the recharging of pieces and parts subjected to severe abrasion is debated. Three filler materials are evaluated for this type of application: one with high chromium, another with high chromium and alloyed with niobium and the third with lower chromium content and also alloyed with titanium. Deposits are made under the conditions indicated by the manufacturers for the wires (in terms of regime parameters) with and without nitrogen gas protection, using a constant voltage mode welding source. The use of additional gaseous protection (N2) modifies the welding parameters while modifying the microstructure, influencing the mechanical properties of the deposits. The deposits were characterized by optical microscopy, confirming the influence of nitrogen on the operational behavior and on the deposits for the three wires used.

Keywords:
Hard recharge; FCAW; Operational behavior