Effects of Thermal Cycling on Wire and Arc Additive Manufacturing of Al-5356 Components

Wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) provides a promising alternative to conventional machining for the production of large structures with complex geometry, as well as individualized low quantity components, using cost-efficient production resources. Due to the layer-by-layer build-up approac...

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Main Authors: Markus Köhler, Jonas Hensel, Klaus Dilger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/10/7/952