Welding Nickel Base Alloys

Abstract

Planning for re-entry and for supersonic cruise vehicles indicates that extensive use of high temperature resistant materials will be required in the foil and medium gages. The nickel-base alloys, due to their strength at high temperatures and oxidation resistance properties are candidate materials for theses applications. They are readily available in the desired gages. However, the fabrication of these materials for missile and space vehicle applications will require extensive fusion and resistance welding for fastening. Thus the object of this project was to develop welding parameters for joining nickel-base alloys in the thin gages by the gas tungsten are and resistance spot welding methods. Rene 41 and Hastelloy X alloys were selected because of their potential use and their current availability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1962
Accession Number
ADA389174

Entities

People

  • L. J. Mattek
  • R. D. Beemer

Organizations

  • General Dynamics

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arc Welding
  • Butt Welding
  • Fusion Welding
  • Heat Treatment
  • High Temperature
  • Joints
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Metals
  • Oxidation Resistance
  • Research Facilities
  • Resistance Welding
  • Spot Welding
  • Spot Welds
  • Stainless Steel
  • Welding
  • Welds

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Metallurgy
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Space