Optimization of process parameters in explosive cladding of titanium/stainless steel 304L plates

Abstract

Explosive cladding is a solid state welding process best suited for joining incompatible metals. The selection of process parameters viz., explosive mass ratio, stand off distance and initial angle of inclination dictate the nature of the cladding. Optimization of process parameters in explosive cladding of titanium–stainless steel 304L plates, based on two level three factorial design, is attempted to establish the influencing parameters. Analysis of variance was employed to find the linear, regression and interaction values. Mathematical models to estimate the responses-amplitude and wavelength were developed. The microstructure of the Ti–SS304L explosive clad interface reveals characteristic undulations concurrent with design expectations.

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“…Explosive cladding, a solid state metal joining technique employ the energy stored in a chemical explosive to clad two or more similar or dissimilar metals together without affecting their advantageous properties [3]. The microstructural and mechanical behavior of the dissimilar explosive clad depends on the judicial selection of process parameters viz., standoff distance, impact velocity, loading ratio and properties of explosive [3]. Various researchers [4,5] reported the influence of process parameters on metallurgical and mechanical properties of dissimilar explosive clads, whereas, few researchers [6,7] studied the influence of a metallic interlayer between the flyer and base plates.…”