Optimization of selective laser melting (SLM) fabrication quality for Ti6Al4V alloy: experimental and numerical study with introduction of remelting process

• Main Authors: Su, Chunjian, Li, Xiangyu, Xu, Changting, Li, Guangzhen, Cao, Jiazhen, Li, Xu, Huang, Wei Min
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Selective laser melting; Remelting process
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/180926
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study aims to improve the quality of titanium alloy structural components by introducing a remelting process into conventional selective laser melting (SLM) fabrication. To address common defects such as porosity, roughness, and stress deformation, a twofold study was conducted by developing a...