About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing: Process-induced Microstructures and Defects
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Presentation Title |
Scanning Strategies: A Tool to Control Cracking in Crack Susceptible Ni-based Superalloy CM247LC |
Author(s) |
Abdulrahman A Alqarni, Talal Al-Shammari, Moataz M. Attallah |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Abdulrahman A Alqarni |
Abstract Scope |
High γ' Ni-superalloys are difficult to process using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) due to their cracking susceptibility. In this work, a comprehensive assessment of the scanning strategies and their impact on build cracking was performed in CM247LC Ni-superalloy, employing multiple scanning parameters (island size, shift, short vectors, and meander), while considering the role of the heat input parameters (laser power, scanning speed, and hatch distance). A 300-folds reduction in cracking density was achieved through adjusting the island size and shift, combined with island 90˚ rotation and unidirectional scanning. The optimisation of the scanning strategies yielded tangible benefits in the grain structure and texture. To rationalise the impact of engineering the heat input and distribution. The solidification dendritic cells associated with the different strategies were characterised and correlated to the cooling rates. The builds were further assessed using mechanical testing to confirm the benefits associated with the optimised scanning strategies. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
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Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Solidification, Characterization |