Optimising the mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V components produced by wire+ arc additive manufacturing with post-process heat treatments

MJ Bermingham, L Nicastro, D Kent, Y Chen… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018Elsevier
Abstract Wire+ Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a promising manufacturing process for
producing large aerospace components. Based on welding technology, the process is
highly affordable, has a very high deposition rate and is not limited by chamber size. Ti-6Al-
4V is a promising candidate material for this technology given that it is extensively used in
aerospace applications and some large, high buy-fly ratio components can be more
efficiently produced by WAAM than via the conventional machining from billet approach …
Abstract
Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a promising manufacturing process for producing large aerospace components. Based on welding technology, the process is highly affordable, has a very high deposition rate and is not limited by chamber size. Ti-6Al-4V is a promising candidate material for this technology given that it is extensively used in aerospace applications and some large, high buy-fly ratio components can be more efficiently produced by WAAM than via the conventional machining from billet approach. There is currently limited knowledge about whether additional post processes including heat treatments and hot isostatic pressing are necessary to unlock the optimal mechanical properties of Ti-6Al-4V components produced by WAAM. This work explores a range of different post process treatments and the effects on the microstructure and tensile properties of Ti-6Al-4V components produced by WAAM. The relatively slow cooling rate (10-20Ks−1) during the β-α transformation produced Widmanstätten-α and offered an optimal balance between strength and ductility. Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIPing) removed gas porosity but was not effective in improving strength or ductility. Residual tensile stresses in as-built components severely impair ductility and should be removed through stress relief treatments.
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