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Effect of heat input on the microstructure and hardness of AISI 321 stainless steel welds using ER 347 filler metal Oktadinata, Herry; Purnama, Dewin; Anugrah, Debby Laksana
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 22, No 2 (2024): April
Publisher : Politeknik Negeri Lhokseumawe

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v22i2.4945

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Stainless steel is widely used in various fields, one of which is AISI 321, which is used for high-temperature applications because of its high resistance to creep and intergranular corrosion. The type of filler metal and heat input on stainless steel welds play an essential role in determining the microstructure and mechanical properties of the welded joints. The purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the microstructure and mechanical properties of AISI 321 stainless steel welds with variations in heat input. This study is expected to explore the performance of this weld joint, which can be anticipated in relevant fields. The welding method used in this experiment was Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) with ER 347 as filler metal. Welding was carried out on three samples with a heat input of 0.92 kJ/mm, 0.64 kJ/mm, and 0.52 kJ/mm, respectively. The tests included tensile strength, Vickers microhardness, and microstructure observations. The tensile test results showed that a fracture occurred in the Base Metal (BM) area, indicating that the strength of the weld joint was higher than that in the BM. The Vickers microhardness test results showed that the Weld Metal's hardness (WM) was the highest, followed by the Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) and BM. The welding experiment that used three variations in heat input demonstrated that higher heat input lowered the hardness of the weld joint. The microstructure observation results around the fusion line demonstrated the presence of step and ditch structures. The ditch structure indicates intergranular corrosion.
A study on optimal parameter combinations for austempered ductile iron Oktadinata, Herry; Purnama, Dewin; Hamzah, Rizal Nurdian; Apriyan, Agung Slamet
Jurnal Polimesin Vol 22, No 3 (2024): June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30811/jpl.v22i3.5001

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Nodular cast iron possesses a spherical graphite shape and exhibits mechanical properties closely resembling those of steel after heat treatment. The austempering method provides a means of enhancing the mechanical properties of nodular cast iron. This study aimed to investigate the optimal parameter combinations for Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI). The experiments involved varying the austenitization temperature and austempering time. Multiple tests were conducted to analyze the effects of austenitization temperature and tempering time on the microstructure, hardness, and impact toughness. The experimental samples were obtained from Y-block nodular cast iron austenitized at 850, 900, and 950°C for 90 min in an electric furnace. Subsequently, they were quenched in a salt bath at a temperature of 350°C and held for 60, 90, and 120 minutes before being cooled to room temperature. Mechanical tests and microstructure observations were performed on both the as-cast sample and after austempering. The microstructure was observed using an optical microscope before and after the etching. The research findings indicated that austempering increases the hardness and impact toughness of nodular cast iron. The highest hardness (46.8 HRC) was achieved from a parameter combination of an austenitization temperature of 850°C and an austempering time of 90 minutes. This particular sample also exhibited a relatively higher impact energy (3.8 J) compared to the others. The results of this study suggest that the austenitization temperature and tempering time exert an influence on the mechanical properties.