X.Y. He , V.V. Rielli , Q. Liu , X.P. Li , V. Luzin , N. Haghdadi , S. Primig
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Abstract
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of 2205 duplex stainless steels is attractive for making complex shaped engineering parts for applications requiring unique combinations of strength-toughness-corrosion properties. However, as-built parts possess highly non-equilibrium microstructures (>98 % δ-ferrite). The desirable balanced austenite/δ-ferrite microstructure can be recovered after a brief heat treatment, potentially achieving much finer duplex microstructures than in wrought counterparts. However, systematic understanding of how LPBF parameters control the microstructural characteristics of the parent δ-ferrite and, hence, the transformed austenite product, is currently missing. We aim to close this gap by establishing the process-microstructure-property relationship using multi-scale characterization and nano-indentation. We compare as-built and heat-treated conditions fabricated with eight different combinations of laser power and scan speed. We show how variations in residual stress, texture, and characteristics of dislocations and inclusions in the parent δ-ferrite control the phase fraction, morphology, grain size, texture, and variant selection of the daughter austenite. A higher dislocation density in δ-ferrite is found to be associated with lower laser power and/or higher scan speed, contributing to higher hardness in as-built δ-ferrite and smaller intragranular austenite grain sizes in heat-treated conditions. Higher residual stress and/or stronger δ-ferrite texture contribute to higher austenite phase fractions. Intragranular austenite variant selection is revealed to be related to the complexity of δ-ferrite dislocation structures, and results in significant hardness increments in the heat-treated conditions. These findings highlight the capability of microstructural engineering via adjusting LPBF parameters and controlling materials performance through manipulating solid-state phase transformations.
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Additive Manufacturing stands as a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to delivering high-quality research papers and reviews in the field of additive manufacturing, serving both academia and industry leaders. The journal's objective is to recognize the innovative essence of additive manufacturing and its diverse applications, providing a comprehensive overview of current developments and future prospects.
The transformative potential of additive manufacturing technologies in product design and manufacturing is poised to disrupt traditional approaches. In response to this paradigm shift, a distinctive and comprehensive publication outlet was essential. Additive Manufacturing fulfills this need, offering a platform for engineers, materials scientists, and practitioners across academia and various industries to document and share innovations in these evolving technologies.