Nesma T. Aboulkhair
Selective laser melting of aluminium alloys
Aboulkhair, Nesma T.; Everitt, Nicola M.; Maskery, Ian; Ashcroft, Ian; Tuck, Chris
Authors
Nicola M. Everitt
Dr IAN MASKERY IAN.MASKERY@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Assistant Professor
IAN ASHCROFT IAN.ASHCROFT@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Mechanics of Solids
CHRISTOPHER TUCK CHRISTOPHER.TUCK@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Professor of Materials Engineering
Abstract
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes, such as selective laser melting, enable powdered metals to be formed into arbitrary 3D shapes. For aluminium alloys, which are desirable in many high-value applications for their low density and good mechanical performance, selective laser melting is regarded as challenging due to the difficulties in laser melting aluminium powders. However, a number of studies in recent years have demonstrated successful aluminium processing, and have gone on to explore its potential for use in advanced, AM componentry. In addition to enabling the fabrication of highly complex structures, selective laser melting produces parts with characteristically fine microstructures that yield distinct mechanical properties. Research is rapidly progressing in this field, with promising results opening up a range of possible applications across scientific and industrial sectors. This paper reports on recent developments in this area of research as well as highlighting some key topics that require further attention.
Citation
Aboulkhair, N. T., Everitt, N. M., Maskery, I., Ashcroft, I., & Tuck, C. (2017). Selective laser melting of aluminium alloys. MRS Bulletin, 42(4), 311-319. https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2017.63
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
Online Publication Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
Publication Date | 2017-04 |
Deposit Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Journal | MRS Bulletin |
Print ISSN | 0883-7694 |
Electronic ISSN | 1938-1425 |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 42 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 311-319 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs.2017.63 |
Keywords | Al; Metal; Powder Processing; Rapid Solidification, Fatigue |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/855336 |
Publisher URL | https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/mrs-bulletin/article/selective-laser-melting-of-aluminum-alloys/EC1799D2905FA070C95CCAB8A91BF64D |
Additional Information | License: Copyright © Materials Research Society 2017 |
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