Experimental analysis demonstrates stabilized droplet transfer in titanium alloy directed energy deposition, highlighting laser-induced arc contraction mechanisms.
A hybrid laser–GMAW-based directed energy deposition (DED) was developed to stabilise the cathode jet and droplet transfer in DED of Ti alloy. High-speed photography, spectroscopic diagnostic, theoretical calculation, and numerical simulation were employed to investigate the stabilising mechanisms. At a high laser energy density, the highest temperature of the molten pool was located in the laser-irradiated zone, generating a stable cathode jet. Ti atoms easily ionised into Ti ions at high temperatures (>8200 K); therefore, the cathode jet was primarily composed of Ti ions. The laser-induced metal vapour attracted and contracted the arc, resulting in an increase in the arc temperature, and strong evaporation near the wire during the peak-current stage. Therefore, the distribution areas of Ti I and Ti II were enlarged. Introducing the laser inhibited the obstructive effect of the cathode jet on the droplet, thereby enhancing the stability of droplet transfer.
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