Additive manufacturing of magnesium alloy powders: Investigations into process development using elektron®MAP+43 via laser powder bed fusion and directed energy deposition

Rajiv Tandon, Todd Palmer, Matthias Gieseke, Christian Noelke, Stefan Kaierle

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Abstract

Recent investigations using rare earth containing alloy Elektron®MAP+43, which is an atomized alloy powder specifically developed for additive manufacturing (A/M)based on the Elektron®43 composition with a nominal composition of Mg-4Y-3Zr, have shown that it is possible to achieve near-theoretical densities using both laser directed energy deposition and laser powder bed fusion process. Mechanical properties obtained compare favorably with cast and heat treated WE43 alloy. However, to develop a robust process for magnesium-based powders, several aspects need to be considered including identifying suitable particle size distribution, build strategies, metal vaporization and condensation, and interaction of laser with the powder, to name a few. The processing details, microstructure, and mechanical properties for Elektron®MAP+43 process via A/M are presented in this paper.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationWorld PM 2016 Congress and Exhibition
PublisherEuropean Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781899072484
StatePublished - 2016
EventWorld Powder Metallurgy 2016 Congress and Exhibition, World PM 2016 - Hamburg, Germany
Duration: Oct 9 2016Oct 13 2016

Publication series

NameWorld PM 2016 Congress and Exhibition

Other

OtherWorld Powder Metallurgy 2016 Congress and Exhibition, World PM 2016
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityHamburg
Period10/9/1610/13/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metals and Alloys

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