Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Metallic Materials

Additive Manufacturing of High-Performance Metallic Materials utlines the current state of the art with respect to AM of high performance materials utilizing the two most industrially interesting routes of powder bed fusion (PBF) and directed energy deposition (DED). It delves into aspects related to Feedstock; Processing; Monitoring and control; Modelling and simulation; and Surface and thermal post-treatments. The book specifically addresses materials most relevant to high performance applications, namely Ni-based alloys and Titanium alloys, and also provides insights into potential applications through illustrative case studies. With each chapter contributed by experts in the field this work will serve as a comprehensive resource for graduate students and practitioners alike. Covers the entire value chain relevant to additive manufacturing spanning feedstock, processing, monitoring, post-treatment, testing and applications Includes the fundamental understanding of varied associated aspects derived from both extensive experimental knowledge and theoretical investigations Addresses key materials relevant to varied high performance applications, namely Superalloys and Ni-based alloys