Whilst the adoption of additive manufacturing (AM) of aluminum alloys is relatively slower
compared with that of steels and titanium alloys, it has undergone a flourishing trend in the …

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a promising additive manufacturing technique that allows
layer-by-layer fabrication of metallic powders. Distinguished thermal dynamics result in the …

The present work studied the effect of the hatch distance, on densification, surface quality,
melt pool configuration, residual stress, microstructure and mechanical performance of the …

The application of aluminum alloys in high-performance engines is challenging because
they soften severely at high temperatures (above 300° C). In this paper, a new aluminum …

The complex process and thermal behavior of laser additive manufacturing will lead to
complex microstructure and property evolution. In order to enhance the processing efficiency …

Abstract 5xxx aluminum alloys find wide application in different industry fields due to their
several advantages such as good weldability and corrosion resistance. However, their …

Here, wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is employed for the fabrication of Al-Cu-Mg-
Ag alloy, focusing on improving mechanical property via eliminating porosity and tuning …

In this work, the effect of Zn content on the formability and aging precipitation of Al–Zn–Mg–
Cu–Nb alloys prepared by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) were investigated via …

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is an advanced metal additive manufacturing technology,
extensively employed in the aerospace, automotive, biomedical and military sectors …

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a typical additive manufacturing technology that offers
significant advantages in the production of complex components. With the rapid heating and …