1. Defects, microstructure and associated mechanical properties of Inconel 718 fabricated by selective electron beam melting.
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Guo, Yang, Wu, Shuaishuai, Yan, Xuehui, Jiang, Wei, Zhu, Baohong, Qiu, Haochen, and Guo, Shengli
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ELECTRON beam furnaces , *FINITE element method , *STRAIN hardening , *HEAT treatment , *SPECIFIC gravity - Abstract
Comprehensive characterizations and evaluations were conducted on the relationship between process parameters and density in the Inconel 718 (IN718) alloy fabricated by selective electron beam melting (SEBM). Additionally, the microstructure and anisotropy of tensile properties were evaluated in both the as-built state and after solution treatment and aging (STA). During different stages of energy density, the primary contributors to the porosity rate transitioned from the lack of fusion (LF) pores to the inclusion of spherical and shrinkage pores, resulting in a maximum relative density of 98.95 %. The as-built parts displayed notable parallel texture to the building direction, and a significant tensile anisotropy supported by the Taylor factor. The matrix of these parts consisted of δ, γ', γ″, and carbonitrides, with a considerable presence of δ precipitation leading to a reduction in γ″ content and lower strength. After heat treatment, the δ dissolved, and γ″ precipitated extensively, while the carbonitrides and texture were retained. However, unique tensile results contradicting the predictions made by computational modeling were observed, we propose a new insight attributed to the presence of shrinkage pores along the build direction and use finite element analysis to support this view. • The as-built parts contain elements and precipitates that segregate in a unique striped pattern along the build direction. • The unique δ distribution gives tensile specimens varying strain hardening capabilities in different directions. • Along with grain and precipitates, shrinkage pores arranged along the build direction affect the anisotropy of specimens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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