| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2020 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Powder Materials for Energy Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Is Additive Manufacturing a Competition or Complimentary Technology to Current Processing of Metals? |
| Author(s) |
Wojciech Z. Misiolek |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Wojciech Z. Misiolek |
| Abstract Scope |
Analysis of Additive Manufacturing competitiveness will be performed using mechanical properties of 3D printed parts of selected metals and alloys. Copper has its prominent place among other metals as very good conductor. There is huge opportunity for copper and copper alloys to be used in electro-mechanical devices and machinery while fabricated by the additive manufacturing techniques. Selective Laser Melting (SLM) approach was used to fabricate samples in two copper systems, namely Cu-Si and Cu-Ni-Si. After optimization of the SLM process samples were printed under various conditions and their density, mechanical properties were evaluated. A heat treatment was used for Cu-Ni-Si alloy to strengthen it via precipitation hardening process to achieve comparable mechanical results to traditionally used today wrought alloys. Additional AM experiments were performed for Tungsten and Aluminum Alloys since these metal systems are very important for various applications and potential Additive Manufacturing could create new possibilities for these metals. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Supplemental Proceedings volume |