Additive Manufacturing of Al-12Si Alloy Via Pulsed Selective Laser Melting

作者:Chou R*; Milligan J; Paliwal M; Brochu M
来源:JOM, 2015, 67(3): 590-596.
DOI:10.1007/s11837-014-1272-9

摘要

Additive manufacturing (AM) of metallic materials is experiencing a research and commercialization craze in almost all industrial sectors. However, to date, AM has been limited to a small numbers of alloys. With respect to aluminum, two alloys received some attention: Al-12Si and Al-10Si-1Mg. In both cases, fully dense components have been achieved using a continuous-wave selective laser melting system. In this article, a new approach of selective laser melting using a pulsed-laser source as opposed to a continuous-wave laser is proposed. Pulse selective laser melting (P-SLM) would allow for greater control over the heat input and thus further optimization possibilities of the microstructure. P-SLM was demonstrated using the Al-12Si system. Si refinement below 200 nm was achieved throughout the component. Density up to 95% and high hardness of above 135 HV were obtained. The solidification mechanism is also explained.

  • 出版日期2015-3