Nanoindentation study on the mechanical behaviour of conventional and additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V

The demand of Ti-6Al-4V has been increasing with the elevation of the aviation industry. By virtue of its exceptional mechanical properties, it has been adopted by other industries as well. In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, become a prevalent procedure...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gan, Soo Seong
Other Authors: Upadrasta Ramamurty
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2020
Subjects:
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/141100
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
Description
Summary:The demand of Ti-6Al-4V has been increasing with the elevation of the aviation industry. By virtue of its exceptional mechanical properties, it has been adopted by other industries as well. In recent years, additive manufacturing (AM), more commonly known as 3D printing, become a prevalent procedure in producing prototypes or finalised parts swiftly and cost-effectively. Electron beam melting (EBM) is a desired AM technique for the fabrication of Ti–6Al–4V parts due to titanium’s high affinity for oxygen. In this report, a comparison of EBM and cast Ti-6Al-4V specimens is thoroughly investigated by using Vickers and Nanoindentation hardness tests. Also, investigation of the microstructure of the EBM specimens concerning its build height is analysed. In addition, an analysis of the surface roughness effects on mechanical properties is examined.