K. T. Slattery, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA; D. Heck, The Boeing Company, St. Louis, MO; M. Kinsella, AFRL/MLLMP, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; F. Liou, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO; J. W. Sears, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, Rapid City, SD; K. W. Lachenberg, Sciaky Inc., Chicago, IL
There are a number of Metal Additive Manufacturing (MAM) processes that have the potential to produce Ti-6Al-4V parts directly from an electronic model. The processes differ greatly in energy source, feedstock, and scale. In order to design, specify, and build aerospace components, it is necessary to understand the differences in these processes and their effect on the ability of components to meet service requirements.Microstructure, mechanical properties, and soundness of Ti-6Al-4V deposits made using different Metal Additive Manufacturing investigated under the Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies and Metals Affordability Initiative Program are presented.
Summary: This presentation compares the geometric capabilities, microstructure, and mechanical properties of various Metal Additive Manufacturing processes for Ti-6Al-4V.
