A novel crack-free Ti-modified Al-Cu-Mg alloy for SLM was developed here, based on the
thermodynamic calculations of the crack susceptibility index and growth-restriction factor …

Selective laser melting (SLM) was used to fabricate Al-Cu-Mg alloy and Zirconium-modified
Al-Cu-Mg alloy components. The hot-cracking phenomena during the SLM process was …

The application of conventional Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys for selective laser melting (SLM) of
additive manufacturing is hindered by hot cracking during the SLM process. In the present …

To develop high-strength Al alloys for selective laser melting (SLM) additive manufacturing,
we designed a series of Al-Mg (-Si)-Sc-Zr alloys and additively manufactured them using …

Selective laser melting (SLM) is a promising technique for manufacturing 2xxx series Al–Cu
alloy parts. However, the metallurgical defects in SLM severely limits their applications. In …

The elimination of hot cracking and enhancement of wear resistance have important
practical significance for wide application of high-strength Al–Cu–Mg–Si series aluminum …

In present work, a novel crack-free Al-Cu-Mg-Si-Ti alloy with synchronous improved tensile
properties and hot-cracking resistance was proposed and successfully manufactured by …

Additive manufacturing of high-strength Al alloys (such as 2xxx, 6xxx and 7xxx series alloys)
by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) encounters a challenge because of their high …

Abstract A heat-treatable Al-3.5 Cu-1.5 Mg-1Si alloy is successfully fabricated by selective
laser melting and is investigated concerning microstructures and mechanical properties. The …

Abstract 7xxx Al alloys such as Al-Zn-Mg-Cu are typical lightweight materials of excellent
mechanical performance. Their near-net-shape manufacturing by selective laser melting …