In-situ experimental and high-fidelity modelling tools to advance understanding of metal additive manufacturing

L Wang, Q Guo, L Chen, W Yan - International Journal of Machine Tools …, 2023 - Elsevier
Metal additive manufacturing has seen extensive research and rapidly growing applications
for its high precision, efficiency, flexibility, etc. However, the appealing advantages are still …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and computational analysis of site-specific formation of phases in laser powder bed fusion 17–4 precipitate hardened stainless steel

MP Haines, MS Moyle, VV Rielli, V Luzin… - Additive …, 2023 - Elsevier
Additive manufacturing allows for the production of intricate geometries with reduced
material waste. However, due to the complex thermal gyrations that are linked to the …

[HTML][HTML] Unexpected spinodal decomposition in as-cast eutectic high entropy alloy Al30Co10Cr30Fe15Ni15

K Bai, CK Ng, M Lin, B Cheng, Y Zeng, D Wuu, JJ Lee… - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
By integrating calculation of phase diagram (CALPHAD) simulations, ab initio molecular
dynamics (AIMD) and experimental validation, we shed light on the unexpected spinodal …

Kinetic effects during the plane-front and dendritic solidification of multicomponent alloys

P Martin, G Guillemot, CA Hareland, PW Voorhees… - Acta Materialia, 2024 - Elsevier
A generalized model for the kinetics of a dendrite tip with a non-equilibrium interface is
presented for multicomponent alloys. The model includes full coupling with thermodynamic …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling columnar-to-equiaxed transition during fusion-based metal additive manufacturing

A Durga, G Lindwall - Additive Manufacturing, 2023 - Elsevier
During fusion-based metal additive manufacturing, there is an inherent directionality in heat
transfer, which leads to columnar grain growth. This may result in cracking and anisotropic …

[HTML][HTML] Phase-field modeling and Experimental investigation for rapid solidification in wire and arc additive manufacturing

F Wang, W Chen, D Wang, H Hou, Y Zhao - Journal of Materials Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid solidification speed and significant temperature gradient observed in the wire and
arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) process result in a deviation of the solid-liquid interface …

Melting and solidification dynamics during laser melting of reaction-based metal matrix composites uncovered by in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction

M Qu, J Yuan, A Nabaa, J Huang, CA Chuang, L Chen - Acta Materialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Laser additive manufacturing (AM) of reaction-based metal matrix composites (MMCs)
involves highly complex and non-equilibrium material transformation behavior, including …

Influence of Ultrasonic Excitation on the Melt Pool and Microstructure Characteristics of Ti-6Al-4V at Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing Solidification …

B Richter, SJA Hocker, EL Frankforter, WA Tayon… - Additive …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cavitation and acoustic streaming created by in situ high-intensity ultrasound have been
exploited for microstructural refinement during directed energy deposition (DED) additive …

Quantification of melt pool dynamics and microstructure during simulated additive manufacturing

J Lamb, R Ochoa, A Eres-Castellanos, J Klemm-Toole… - Scripta Materialia, 2024 - Elsevier
The dynamics of laser spot melting and metallic alloy solidification are investigated through
synchrotron x-ray radiography, 3D electron backscatter diffraction data, and computational …

Rapid screening of single phase refractory alloys under laser melting conditions

KM Mullin, C Frey, J Lamb, SK Wu, MLP Echlin… - Materials & Design, 2024 - Elsevier
Refractory alloys can be difficult to fabricate by laser-based manufacturing methods due to
their high melting temperatures, high interstitial solubility, and propensity for low temperature …