| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11007187 | Journal of Manufacturing Processes | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The variation in the metallurgical characteristics, in terms of microstructure and microhardness, of direct laser deposited Ti6Al4V premixed with trace boron (0.04âwt%) was investigated. A significant improvement in the clad hardness from 390 to 450âHV in Ti6Al4V deposit to 510-600âHV in Ti6Al4V0.04B clad was observed. This was attributed to not only the fine α-Ti laths but also the presence of very hard TiB precipitates formed in the latter sample when compared to the martensitic αâ²-Ti formed in the former specimen. The high cooling rates experienced during deposition produced an extremely fine and even distribution of TiB.
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Authors
R.A. Rahman Rashid, S. Palanisamy, H. Attar, M. Bermingham, M.S. Dargusch,