Microstructure and mechanical properties of parts formed by ultrasonic vibration-assisted laser cladding of Inconel 718

L Zhu, Z Yang, B Xin, S Wang, G Meng, J Ning… - Surface and Coatings …, 2021 - Elsevier
Laser cladding has shown advantages in metal component forming. However, the
accompanying issues, such as inner microstructural defects and poor mechanical …

Novel approach to additively manufacture high-strength Al alloys by laser powder bed fusion through addition of hybrid grain refiners

X Li, G Li, MX Zhang, Q Zhu - Additive Manufacturing, 2021 - Elsevier
Grain refinement is effective in restraining hot tearing, reducing anisotropy, eliminating
defects, improving processability, and enhancing the mechanical properties of high-strength …

[HTML][HTML] Refinement of Ti-6Al-4V prior-β grain structure in the as-deposited condition via process control during wire-direct energy deposition

J Wainwright, S Williams, J Ding - Additive Manufacturing, 2023 - Elsevier
This study demonstrates that refinement of the prior-β grains generated during the wire-
direct energy deposition of Ti‐6Al‐4V is achievable whilst maintaining a stable processing …

[HTML][HTML] Wire-fed electron beam directed energy deposition of Ti–6Al–2Zr–1Mo–1V alloy and the effect of annealing on the microstructure, texture, and anisotropy of …

G Zhang, N Li, J Gao, H Xiong, H Yu, H Yuan - Additive Manufacturing, 2022 - Elsevier
Wire-fed electron beam directed energy deposition (EB-DED) is gaining increasing attention
owing to its significant advantage of producing high-quality, large-scale metallic …

[HTML][HTML] Encoding data into metal alloys using laser powder bed fusion

K Sofinowski, M Wittwer, M Seita - Additive Manufacturing, 2022 - Elsevier
Beyond near-net shape manufacturing of parts with complex geometry, additive
manufacturing (AM) makes it possible to fabricate materials with distinct, site-specific …

[HTML][HTML] Thermoelectric magnetohydrodynamic control of melt pool flow during laser directed energy deposition additive manufacturing

X Fan, TG Fleming, DT Rees, Y Huang, S Marussi… - Additive …, 2023 - Elsevier
Melt flow is critical to build quality during additive manufacturing (AM). When an external
magnetic field is applied, it causes forces that alter the flow through the thermoelectric …

Exploiting lack of fusion defects for microstructural engineering in additive manufacturing

J Bustillos, J Kim, A Moridi - Additive Manufacturing, 2021 - Elsevier
Rapid cooling rates and stochastic interactions between the heat source and feedstock in
additive manufacturing (AM) result in strong anisotropy and process-induced defects …

[HTML][HTML] Site-specifically tailored microstructures with enhanced strength and hardening through laser powder bed fusion

C Sofras, J Čapek, X Li, CC Roth, C Leinenbach… - Materials & Design, 2024 - Elsevier
Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) has emerged as an additive manufacturing technique that
offers unprecedented design freedom. Besides being capable of producing complex and …

Effect of solidification pathway during additive manufacturing on grain boundary fractality

A Wakai, A Das, J Bustillos, A Moridi - Additive Manufacturing Letters, 2023 - Elsevier
Austenitic stainless steels 304 L (SS304) and 316 L (SS316) are additive manufactured
under the same processing conditions to reveal two distinct microstructures. Particularly, the …

[HTML][HTML] Strong and ductile titanium via additive manufacturing under a reactive atmosphere

Y Dong, D Wang, Q Li, X Luo, J Zhang… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Pure metals tend to have a superior malleability compared to alloys. However, the
applicability of pure metals is limited by their low strengths and hardness properties. In this …