Rotation angle of the laser scan direction between two adjacent layers is a key controlling
parameter during the high-power (≥ 1 kW) laser powder bed fusion (HP-LPBF) process …

In this study, a 1 kW high-power laser powder bed fusion (HP-LPBF) equipment was
employed for the additive manufacturing of Inconel 718 (IN718) alloy, and the effects of laser …

The scanning strategy is an essential factor that determines the thermal history and
combination of melt tracks within parts in the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process, which …

Increasing powder layer thickness could undoubtedly raise the productivity of the laser
powder bed fusion (LPBF) process. On the other hand, it may cause some microstructural …

In the present study, Inconel 718 (IN718) superalloy fabricated by laser powder bed fusion
(LPBF) has been characterized focusing on the effect of both homogenization and solution …

Laser beam intensity profile used in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process is generally
Gaussian, which may not be the best to deliver site-specific microstructures. In this study, a …

Excellent weldability and high temperature stability make Inconel 718 (IN718) one of the
most popular alloys to be produced by additive manufacturing. In this study, we investigated …

The effectiveness of a modified heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical
properties of Inconel 718 (IN718) fabricated by the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) …

Microstructural anisotropy, which often leads to anisotropy in the mechanical performance,
induced by the epitaxial grain growth during solidification is a major concern in a number of …

Laser powder deposition of Inconel 718 superalloy has been considered as a promising
technique for the restoration of damaged aerospace components. A novel gradient laser …