A state-of-art review on functionally graded materials (FGMs) manufactured by 3D printing techniques: Advantages, existing challenges, and future scope

S Yadav, S Liu, RK Singh, AK Sharma… - Journal of Manufacturing …, 2024 - Elsevier
Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are advanced novel engineering designs
characterized by a progressive change in composition, leading to a variation in properties …

Progress in metal additive manufacturing using innovative solid-state friction stir-based techniques

S Olhan, BK Behera - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024 - Elsevier
Additive solid-state friction stir-based techniques (ASSFST) represent a cutting-edge
advancement in additive manufacturing (AM), offering a compelling alternative to traditional …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of solidification shrinkage on solute segregation and hot cracking sensitivity in liquid channel during columnar dendrite growth

C Ma, R Zhang, Z Li, Y Wang, C Zhang, H Yin… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hot cracking is the most prevalent defect in the rapid solidification process of alloys, which
seriously restricts the mechanical properties of the build. Solidification shrinkage is one of …

Surface roughness and pore evolutions in multi-layer laser powder bed fusion of extra-low interstitial Ti-5Al-2.5 Sn powder: A numerical study

Y Long, X An, J Wang, M Li, Q Wu, C Jiang, J Liu… - Additive …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this paper, the three-dimensional discrete element method (DEM) and computational fluid
dynamics (CFD) coupled approach was used to numerically reproduce the whole process of …

[HTML][HTML] A Comparative Study on the Performance and Microstructure of 304NG Stainless Steel in Underwater and Air Laser Welding

J Sun, Y Yang, K Wang, S Yin, Z Li, Z Luo - Materials, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In order to facilitate the application of underwater laser welding technology in in situ repairs
of nuclear power plants, this study conducted comparative experiments between local dry …

Exploration of the wear behavior of laser cladding martensitic steel/Ni composite coating

T Yue, M Nie, Z Liu, P Jiang, X Li, Z Zhang - Tribology International, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The 18Ni300/Ni functional grade material (FGM) coatings were designed and
prepared to improve the wear resistance of stainless steel surfaces by directed energy …

Microstructure control of ultra-high-strength AlZnMgCu alloys fabricated by wire arc directed energy deposition: the role of variable polarity electric pulse

X Cai, B Dong, Y Xia, F Chen, S Lin… - Virtual and Physical …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In the manufacturing of large-scale ultra-high strength AlZnMgCu alloy components, wire arc
directed energy deposition can be an efficient and flexible candidate. However, the …

Enhancing reliability in laser powder bed fusion through substrate modification: microstructure, mechanical properties and residual stress

Y Ge, A Yang, Z Chang, N Ma, Q Wang - Optics & Laser Technology, 2025 - Elsevier
Laser additive manufacturing (LAM) is prone to excessive tensile residual stresses, leading
to cracking or even failure, seriously hindering its wide application. Therefore, controlling …

[HTML][HTML] Integrated simulation method and experimental validation for the vacuum induction melting process

S Li, Z Zhao, T Zhang, X Li, T Chen, H Jiang… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract In Vacuum Induction Melting (VIM), reduction of defects such as porosity and
cracking is critical to improve electrode integrity. Traditional simulation method ignores the …

In-Situ Infrared Camera Monitoring for Defect and Anomaly Detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Calibration, Data Mapping, and Feature Extraction

S Hinnebusch, D Anderson, B Bostan… - arXiv preprint arXiv …, 2024 - arxiv.org
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process can incur defects due to melt pool instabilities,
spattering, temperature increase, and powder spread anomalies. Identifying defects through …