Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and Texture
Additive manufacturing, particularly selective laser melting, presents exciting possibilities for fabricating components from high-temperature nickel-based superalloys. Controlling microstructural features and minimizing defects in fabricated specimens are critical challenges. This study explores th...
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| author | Kirill Starikov Igor Polozov Evgenii Borisov Artem Kim Daniil Voevodenko Anna Gracheva Alexey Shamshurin Anatoly Popovich |
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| description | Additive manufacturing, particularly selective laser melting, presents exciting possibilities for fabricating components from high-temperature nickel-based superalloys. Controlling microstructural features and minimizing defects in fabricated specimens are critical challenges. This study explores the influence of process parameters on microstructure and defect formation in directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy specimens. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of selective laser melting process variables, including interdendritic spacing, crystallization times, and volumetric energy density. Electron backscatter diffraction analysis was employed to assess the feasibility of obtaining a directional structure in single-crystal nickel-based heat-resistant alloy specimens using selective laser melting. The study shows a significant correlation between reduced interdendritic spacing and increased defect formation. Longer crystallization times and higher volumetric energy density lead to decreased defect volumes and sizes. Electron backscatter diffraction analysis confirms the maintenance of preferential growth direction across subsequent layers. Our research underscores the importance of optimizing selective laser melting parameters, balancing refractory elements in alloy composition, and adopting strategies for enhancing crystallization times to minimize structural defects. This comprehensive approach ensures both heat resistance and minimal defects, facilitating the production of high-quality components. These findings contribute to advancing selective laser melting applications in critical industries like aerospace and power generation, where heat-resistant materials are paramount. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e0389ea7a2754e459f76d74c416260d12023-11-24T14:55:58ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012023-11-011311188610.3390/met13111886Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and TextureKirill Starikov0Igor Polozov1Evgenii Borisov2Artem Kim3Daniil Voevodenko4Anna Gracheva5Alexey Shamshurin6Anatoly Popovich7Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaInstitute of Mechanical Engineering, Materials, and Transport, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Polytechnicheskaya, 29, St. Petersburg 195251, RussiaAdditive manufacturing, particularly selective laser melting, presents exciting possibilities for fabricating components from high-temperature nickel-based superalloys. Controlling microstructural features and minimizing defects in fabricated specimens are critical challenges. This study explores the influence of process parameters on microstructure and defect formation in directionally solidified nickel-based superalloy specimens. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of selective laser melting process variables, including interdendritic spacing, crystallization times, and volumetric energy density. Electron backscatter diffraction analysis was employed to assess the feasibility of obtaining a directional structure in single-crystal nickel-based heat-resistant alloy specimens using selective laser melting. The study shows a significant correlation between reduced interdendritic spacing and increased defect formation. Longer crystallization times and higher volumetric energy density lead to decreased defect volumes and sizes. Electron backscatter diffraction analysis confirms the maintenance of preferential growth direction across subsequent layers. Our research underscores the importance of optimizing selective laser melting parameters, balancing refractory elements in alloy composition, and adopting strategies for enhancing crystallization times to minimize structural defects. This comprehensive approach ensures both heat resistance and minimal defects, facilitating the production of high-quality components. These findings contribute to advancing selective laser melting applications in critical industries like aerospace and power generation, where heat-resistant materials are paramount.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/11/1886Ni-based SX Superalloysselective laser meltingsingle-crystal alloysresidual stressesmicrostructuredefects |
| spellingShingle | Kirill Starikov Igor Polozov Evgenii Borisov Artem Kim Daniil Voevodenko Anna Gracheva Alexey Shamshurin Anatoly Popovich Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and Texture Metals Ni-based SX Superalloys selective laser melting single-crystal alloys residual stresses microstructure defects |
| title | Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and Texture |
| title_full | Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and Texture |
| title_fullStr | Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and Texture |
| title_full_unstemmed | Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and Texture |
| title_short | Selective Laser Melting of Non-Weldable Nickel Superalloy: Microstructure, Cracks and Texture |
| title_sort | selective laser melting of non weldable nickel superalloy microstructure cracks and texture |
| topic | Ni-based SX Superalloys selective laser melting single-crystal alloys residual stresses microstructure defects |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/13/11/1886 |
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