| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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2025 Technical Division Student Poster Contest
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| Presentation Title |
SPG-38: Investigating the Process-Microstructure-Property Relationships of Large-Scale Deposition with Nano-Treated Al6061 Alloy via Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing |
| Author(s) |
Pial Das, Roman Savinov, Yashwant Bandari, Shuvodeep De, Sougata Roy |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Pial Das |
| Abstract Scope |
The 6xxx series aluminum alloys are renowned for their high strength, excellent conductivity, and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for applications like bridges and offshore constructions. Their exceptional resistance to saltwater corrosion is due to a thin oxide layer that forms on the surface. Notably, Al6061 exhibits enhanced coating adhesion in marine environments. This study explores the potential of advanced additive manufacturing techniques to create components with minimized material waste, explicitly using a robotic wire arc process with custom Al6061 wire treated with nanoparticles. A thin wall (150 mm × 150 mm) was fabricated, and metallographic and tensile test specimens were prepared to analyze the relationship between manufacturing processes, microstructure, and properties of build height. Additionally, changes in residual stress along the build direction were monitored to develop strategies for reducing distortion in large-scale parts made from Al6061 alloy. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |
| Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Aluminum, Process Technology |