Process-induced microstructural characteristics of laser consolidated IN-738 superalloy

▶ Laser consolidation of IN-738 superalloy. ▶ Laser freeform fabrication of IN-738 superalloy. ▶ Heat treatment of laser deposited IN-738 superalloy. ▶ Directionally solidified microstructure of laser deposited IN-738 superalloy. ▶ Thermal stability of laser deposited IN-738 superalloy.