Superplastic Forming and Diffusion Bonding of Titanium Alloys

Authors

  • A. K. Ghosh Rockwell International Science Centre, Thousand Oaks
  • C. H. Hamilton Rockwell International Science Centre, Thousand Oaks

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.36.5969

Keywords:

Titanium components, Fabrication technologies, Diffusion bonding capability

Abstract

New and advanced fabrication methods for titanium components are emerging today to replace age-old fabrication processes and reduce component cost. Superplastic forming and diffusion bonding are two such advanced fabrication technologies which when applied individually or in combination can provide significant cost and weight benefits and a rather broad manufacturing technology base. This paper briefly reviews the state of understanding of the science and technology of super plastic forming of titanium alloys, and their diffusion bonding capability. Emphasis has been placed on the metallurgy of superplastic flow in two phase titanium alloys, the microstructural and external factors which influence this behaviour.

Author Biographies

A. K. Ghosh, Rockwell International Science Centre, Thousand Oaks

Rockwell International Science Centre, Thousand Oaks, USA

C. H. Hamilton, Rockwell International Science Centre, Thousand Oaks

Rockwell International Science Centre, Thousand Oaks, USA

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Published

2014-01-20

How to Cite

Ghosh, A. K., & Hamilton, C. H. (2014). Superplastic Forming and Diffusion Bonding of Titanium Alloys. Defence Science Journal, 36(2), 153–177. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.36.5969

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