Grain structure control during metal 3D printing by high-intensity ultrasound

3D printing of metals produces elongated columnar grains which are usually detrimental to component performance. Here, the authors combine ultrasound and 3D printing to promote equiaxed and refined microstructures in a titanium alloy and a nickel-based superalloy resulting in improved mechanical pro...

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Main Authors: C. J. Todaro, M. A. Easton, D. Qiu, D. Zhang, M. J. Bermingham, E. W. Lui, M. Brandt, D. H. StJohn, M. Qian
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/d3de2daea9c34fef97aa0adb8494a43a
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Summary:3D printing of metals produces elongated columnar grains which are usually detrimental to component performance. Here, the authors combine ultrasound and 3D printing to promote equiaxed and refined microstructures in a titanium alloy and a nickel-based superalloy resulting in improved mechanical properties.