Microstructure Evolutions and Interfacial Bonding Mechanism of 316H Stainless Steel During High-Temperature Plastic Deformation Bonding
摘要
High-temperature plastic deformation bonding, as an advanced solid-state joining technology, achieves high-quality interfacial bonding by inducing significant plastic deformation by applying high temperature and pressure. A series of hot-compression bonding experiments were conducted on 316H austenitic stainless steel under various processing conditions to investigate the evolution of interfacial microstructure and bonding mechanisms. The effects of temperature, strain, and holding time on interfacial recrystallization and bonding behavior were established. The results indicate that dynamic recrystallization (DRX) behavior and grain boundary migration play critical roles in interfacial bonding during hot compression. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observations revealed that interfacial grain boundaries (IGBs) migrate toward regions with high dislocation density, providing favorable conditions for recrystallized grain nucleation. Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) analysis demonstrated that increasing temperature, enhancing strain, and appropriately extending holding time promote complete recrystallization at the interface, thereby improving bonding quality. The formation of twin boundaries further enhanced recrystallization and accelerated interface migration. Furthermore, nanoindentation tests confirmed that the mechanical properties of the interfacial region in specimens processed at 1100 °C with 0.69 true strain followed by holding treatment reach levels comparable to those of the base metal.