Fatigue-Damage Initiation at Process Introduced Internal Defects in Electron-Beam-Melted Ti-6Al-4V

Electron Beam Melting (EBM) is a widespread additive manufacturing technology for metallic-part fabrication; however, final products can contain microstructural defects that reduce fatigue performance. While the effects of gas and keyhole pores are well characterized, other defects, including lack o...

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Main Authors: Robert Fleishel, William Ferrell, Stephanie TerMaath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Metals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/2/350