Abstract
The microstructures of 316 L stainless steel created by rapid solidification are investigated by comparing the similar microstructures of individual hatches of directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (DED-AM) and those of single, laser surface-melted tracks formed on a solid plate. High recoil pressure, which is exponentially dependent on the laser beam power density, induces convection of the melt pool, which causes formation of microstructural bands in the as-solidified microstructure. The microstructural bands are associated with changes in the chromium concentration and are a significant component of the inhomogeneous microstructure of DED-AM.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 96-105 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Science and Technology |
Volume | 69 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 10 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Additive manufacturing
- Directed energy deposition
- Microstructure
- Rapid solidification
- Recoil pressure
- Stainless steel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymers and Plastics
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry