Numerical Simulation of Layered Bimetallic ZChSnSb8Cu4/Steel TIG-MIG Hybrid Welding Based on Simufact

Abstract

Considering the problem of the weak bonding interface structure between the rolling mill oil and film bearing bushings of Babbitt alloy and steel substrate, a numerical simulation of the layered bimetallic ZChSnSb8Cu4/steel by tungsten inert gas (TIG)-metal inert gas (MIG) hybrid welding process was carried out using Simufact Welding software (version 2020). In this study, the TIG-MIG hybrid welding process was simulated to obtain the temperature field and the stress field distributions. The residual stress and the deformation of the weldment were also analyzed using the calculated results. The results showed that the temperature gradient and the thermal stress were reduced in TIG-MIG hybrid welding compared to the conventional MIG welding preparation of layered bimetal ZChSnSb8Cu4/steel, which resulted in an improvement in the structural stability of the weldment. The temperature field and deformation of TIG-MIG hybrid welding of Babbitt alloy were studied under different controlled electrode spacings and TIG welding currents, and it was found that as electrode spacing increased, so did heat loss. Furthermore, with increased TIG welding current, compressive stress increased and tensile stress at the weld decreased, and the maximum thermal efficiency of welding was with a preheating current of 60 A.