Comparison of single-beam and dual-beam laser welding of Ti-22Al-25Nb/TA15 dissimilar titanium alloys

Abstract Laser beam welding (LBW) was used to join Ti–22Al–25Nb/TA15 dissimilar titanium alloys. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the welded joints under single and dual beam welding were analyzed and compared. In the mode of single laser beam, the fusion zone only consisted of B2 phase because of existence of β-phase stabilizer and rapid cooling rate of LBW. However, O phase was formed in the fusion zone while applying dual-beam laser welding due to decrease of the cooling rate. The microhardness distribution of the welded joint in dual-beam welding mode was consistent with that in single mode, but the hardness of the weld under dual laser beam was higher than that of single laser beam. In room-temperature tensile tests, the fractures all occurred in the weld, but the morphology exhibited a quasi-cleavage feature in single mode while the morphology was dimple fracture in the mode of dual laser beam. The tensile strength and elongation were both increased under dual-beam laser welding compared with those under single-beam laser welding.

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