Abstract:
A process to increase ductility includes utilizing γ-TiAl alloy as a base alloy and reducing at least one interstitial of the base alloy to create an alloy compositions with extremely low interstitials (Eli).
Abstract:
A method of metallurgical processing includes, providing a workpiece that has been formed by additive manufacturing of a nickel-chromium based superalloy. The workpiece has an internal porosity (28) and a microstructure with a columnar grain structure (30) and delta phase (32). The workpiece is then hot isostatically pressed to reduce the internal porosity (28) and to at least partially retain the columnar grain structure (30) and the delta phase (32). The workpiece is then heat treated to at least partially retain the columnar grain structure (30) and the delta phase (32).
Abstract:
A method for forming a part having a dual property microstructure includes the steps of: forming a blank having a narrow top portion and a wide base portion; heating the blank to an elevated temperature; and forming a dual property microstructure in the blank by cooling different portions of the blank at different cooling rates.