A review article: The mechanical properties and the microstructural behaviour of laser metal deposited Ti-6Al-4V and TiC composite

Mutiu F. Erinosho, Esther T. Akinlabi

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Abstract

Titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) Grade 5 has been regarded as the most useful alloy for the aerospace applications, due to their light weight properties. Today, laser technology is an energetic process in which the beam ejected can travel a longer distance and spot on the focused surface. The combination of metallic powder and laser beam has been used concurrently to form a solid figure. However, this combination has generated a permanently solidified metallurgical bonding between the laser-deposited metallic powders. Several research works have been conducted to improve the mechanical properties of the primary alloy, Ti-6Al-4V. This article conversely highlights the series of work that have been conducted on improving the mechanical properties and microstructures of the primary alloy with the addition of titanium carbide (TiC). The Ti-6Al-4V alloy has been widely selected in most critical part of a component. Their reinforcement with TiC composite particle has been achieved successfully through the optimal usage of laser technology. The characteristics of the reinforced component have vehemently improved the mechanical properties such as the tensile strength, wear resistance, fracture toughness and hardness; as well as the morphologies and phases of the microstructures.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigh-Power Laser Materials Processing
Subtitle of host publicationLasers, Beam Delivery, Diagnostics, and Applications V
EditorsStefan Kaierle, Friedhelm Dorsch
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628419764
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventHigh-Power Laser Materials Processing: Lasers, Beam Delivery, Diagnostics, and Applications V - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 16 Feb 201618 Feb 2016

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9741
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceHigh-Power Laser Materials Processing: Lasers, Beam Delivery, Diagnostics, and Applications V
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period16/02/1618/02/16

Keywords

  • Application
  • Laser technology
  • Mechanical properties
  • Microstructure
  • Ti-6Al-4V
  • Titanium carbide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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