| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Advances in Ceramic Materials and Processing
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| Presentation Title |
Influence of Process Parameters on the Network Microstructure of In-Situ Synthesized TiBw/Ti6Al4V Composites Produced by Laser-Directed Energy Deposition |
| Author(s) |
Bathusile Masina, Paul Lekoadi, Hosia Kgomo |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Bathusile Masina |
| Abstract Scope |
Laser-directed energy deposition and in-situ alloying processes were used to manufacture TiB/Ti6Al4V composites while varying the process parameters. A network microstructure was observed in all the specimens. The influence of varying the process parameters was investigated on the microstructure and hardness of the TiB/Ti6Al4V composite. It was found that the size of grains and whiskers varied as the process parameters changed. While similar matrix morphology was found in all the specimens. No significant changes were observed in the microhardness as the laser process parameters increased. XRD indicated α-Ti, β-Ti and TiB in all the specimens. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Ceramics, Composites |