... ( WAAM ) process. The aim of this study is to evaluate the mechanical and microstructural properties of the produced FGMs. Design/methodology/approach Defect-free FGMs were fabricated without solidification cracking or porosity at the interface region ( IF ). Microstructural characterization...

.... Findings The microstructure characteristics of the enhanced 316L builds showed characteristic dislocation density, grain size and texture features. The proposed heat treatments at 650, 870 and 1,150 °C results in preferential grain growth up to approximately 45 µm, reorienting the as-built grain structure...

...Xueping Ding; Qi Zhang Purpose This study aims to compare and study the differences in corrosion resistance and microstructure for a Ti6Al4V sample fabricated by wire-feed laser vacuum additive manufacturing ( AM ) and the wrought Ti6Al4V alloy. Design/methodology/approach An electrochemical...

... This study used FSAM to reinforce AA 7075 aluminium sheets with varying weight percentages of ZrO₂ and graphene (Gr). A high-speed steel (HSS) tool with a triangular pin integrated the reinforcements into the aluminium matrix. Microstructural analysis confirmed uniform dispersal...

... performance. Yogesh Kumar can be contacted at: yogesh.me@nitp.ac.in 15 09 2024 08 12 2024 07 02 2025 10 03 2025 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only AA 7075/ZrO₂/Gr composite FSAM Microstructure...

...Deniz Aktürk; Muhammed Taha Yildiz; Emre Yurtkuran; Nazim Babacan Purpose The primary goal of this research is to explore the microstructural characteristics and fatigue properties of dental metallic structures produced from Co-Cr-Mo, Co-Cr-Mo-W and Co-Cr-W alloys using selective laser melting...

... at providing a comprehensive description of the material development throughout the multiple manufacturing stages and treatments. Design/methodology/approach In this work, insight into the as-sintered 17-4PH microstructure and the manufacturing process effects on the copper precipitation is provided...

... backscatter diffraction results confirmed the presence of more grain boundaries and highly textured surfaces in lower heat samples, which improves mechanical properties. Originality/value The effect of process parameters on the microstructural features and mechanical properties along with bead...

... Microstructure Tensile properties In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM) has become a significant technology applied in both industrial and research fields. Compared to conventional manufacturing technologies, AM has faster fabrication speed, less cost and less environmental impact and more...

...Michèle Bréhier; Daniel Weisz-Patrault; Christophe Tournier Purpose This paper aims to focus on laser metal powder-directed energy deposition, which is used to repair parts or manufacture high-performance components. Fine and equiaxed microstructures are often targeted because of their homogeneous...

...Aman Dwivedi; Manoj Kumar Khurana; Y.G. Bala; S.B. Mishra Purpose This study aims to better understand the influence of various post-treatments on the microstructure and mechanical properties of additively manufactured parts for critical applications. Design/methodology/approach In this study...

... of binder spray sand molds has been continuously developing from single materials to multiple materials, to achieve precise control of the solidification process of high-end complex castings. Multimaterial sand mold Interlayer heating Mesoscale structure Microstructure The 3D printing...

..., microstructure and hardness of TC4 single track deposits formed by Joule heat melting wire AM were investigated by various characterization methods. Findings The melting width and melting penetration decreased with the increase of printing speeds. There is no obvious change in single track morphology...

.... The purpose of this paper is to understand the similarities and differences in the microstructures and properties of PBF-LB and HPDC alloys. Design/methodology/approach PBF-LB AlSi10Mg and HPDC AlSi10Mn plates with different thicknesses were manufactured. Iso-thermal heat treatment was conducted on PBF-LB...

... powder bed fusion (LPBF) has been widely used as one of the most essential additive manufacturing techniques. The purpose of this article is to focus on the state of the art on LPBF parts of Inconel 625 and Inconel 718 for microstructure, mechanical behavior and postprocessing. Design/methodology...

... made of DSS 1.4462 were generated using both AM processes. Porosity and microstructure analyses, magnetic-inductive ferrite and Vickers hardness measurements, tensile and Charpy impacts tests, fracture analysis, critical pitting corrosion temperature measurements and Huey tests were performed...

... components with complex geometries. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides a review of process parameters for optimizing and analyzing mechanical properties, hardness, microstructure and corrosion behavior achieved through various WAAM-based techniques. Findings Limited analysis exists...

.... Design/methodology/approach In this study, mechanical and microstructural properties of Inconel 718 (Inc718) alloy internal features, manufactured either as-built with AM or machining of additively manufactured (AMed) part thereafter were investigated. Findings The results showed that the average...

... of a polymer template. Later, a paraffin template was obtained from the prepared polymer template. Finally, this paraffin template was used to fabricate the Zn scaffold using microwave sintering. The characterization of prepared Zn samples involved structural characterization, microstructural study, surface...

... 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only E690 marine steel Laser forging Weld morphology Microhardness Microstructure The welding technologies used in the production of high-strength marine steel components in my country mainly include traditional manual welding...