Recent progress on microstructure manipulation of aluminium alloys manufactured via laser powder bed fusion. Issue 1 (1st January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xiao, Zhen; Yu, Wenhui; Fu, Hongxun; Deng, Yaoji; Wu, Yongling; Zheng, Hongyu
• Is Part Of: Virtual and physical prototyping. Volume 18:Issue 1(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-01-01
• Subjects: Laser powder bed fusion -- thermal dynamics -- solidification -- microstructure -- grain refinement; Rapid prototyping -- Periodicals; Virtual computer systems -- Periodicals; Prototypes, Engineering -- Periodicals; Production engineering -- Periodicals; Design, Industrial -- Periodicals; 670.285
• DOI: 10.1080/17452759.2022.2125880
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-2759

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a promising additive manufacturing technique that allows layer-by-layer fabrication of metallic powders. Distinguished thermal dynamics result in the microstructure of intrinsic features. This review aims to provide a thorough insight into the solidification fundamentals and the microstructural tailoring during LPBF. It begins with the introduction of the LPBF and the challenges of its applications with aluminium alloys. The thermal dynamics and its influence on the microstructure in LPBF were thereafter discussed. The attempts to tailor microstructures by refinement in LPBF fabrication of various aluminium alloys were summarised. Finally, the review provides a conclusive remark on the microstructural controlling and an outlook on the remaining challenges and potential research topics in LPBF with Al alloys.