Abstract
The weldability of cast γ-TiAl with a low alloy steel by electron beam welding was investigated in this study. It was found that when a higher heat input was employed, solid state cracking appeared in the welds due to a high thermal stress, as well as formation of a brittle TiC phase and a small fraction of Ti3Al intermetallic. Crack free welding could be achieved if welding parameters were properly controlled such that thermal stress was released and formation of TiC and Ti3Al was minimised.
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