Author:
Alsalla Hamza Hassn,Smith Christopher,Hao Liang
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the density, surface quality, microstructure and mechanical properties of the components of the selective laser melting (SLM) parts made at different building orientations. SLM is an additive manufacturing technique for three-dimensional parts. The process parameters are known to affect the properties of the eventual part. In this study, process parameters were investigated in the building of 316L structures at a variety of building orientations and for which the fracture toughness was measured.
Design/methodology/approach
Hardness and tensile tests were carried out to evaluate the effect of consolidation on the mechanical performance of specimens. Optical and electron microscopy were used to characterise the microstructure of the SLM specimens and their effects on properties relating to fracture and the mechanics. It was found that the density of built samples is 96 per cent, and the hardness is similar in comparison to conventional material.
Findings
The highest fracture toughness value was found to be 176 MPa m^(1/2) in the oz. building direction, and the lowest value was 145 MPa m^(1/2) in the z building direction. This was due to pores and some cracks at the edge, which are slightly lower in comparison to a conventional product. The build direction does have an effect on the microstructure of parts, which subsequently has an effect upon their mechanical properties and surface quality. Dendritic grain structures were found in oz. samples due to the high temperature gradient, fast cooling rate and reduced porosity. The tensile properties of such parts were found to be better than those made from conventional material.
Originality/value
The relationship between the process parameters, microstructure, surface quality and toughness has not previously been reported.
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Mechanical Engineering
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