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Title: Microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti–6Al–4V: Mill-annealed versus direct metal laser melted alloys

Journal Article · · Materials Science and Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Additive manufacturing processes such as direct metal laser melting (DMLM) are known to produce highly anisotropic microstructures. The present work compares the microstructure and mechanical properties of DMLM Ti–6Al–4V with that of mill-annealed alloys. Results show that the yield and hardening response of DMLM Ti–6Al–4V does not depend on the testing direction relative to the build direction, while the response of mill-annealed Ti–6Al–4V strongly depends on the testing direction. In conclusion, these results are discussed in light of the microstructure, texture, and polycrystal plasticity modeling.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1476861
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1360850
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-680322; 804396
Journal Information:
Materials Science and Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing, Vol. 666, Issue C; ISSN 0921-5093
Publisher:
ElsevierCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 16 works
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