Thermomechanical Processing and Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Metals and Alloys".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2024 | Viewed by 631
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) has transformed the field of engineering by offering unparalleled flexibility in fabricating complex components using a wide range of metals and alloys with minimum waste and short lead times. Nevertheless, other enquiries persist, such as how the specific characteristics of metal additive manufacturing (AM) components are attained and, in connection, whether and how they might be intentionally devised. Acquiring this type of expertise is essential for enhancing the performance of AM parts, which is a crucial requirement for enabling their use in new and challenging applications. Conversely, the prevailing body of physical metallurgy textbook knowledge focuses on microstructural evolution under the assumption of equilibrium conditions. However, this assumption frequently proves to be incorrect in the context of AM, necessitating a reconsideration of this knowledge within the framework of AM. To uncover local processing–structure–property relationships, one area of emphasis in methodological research has been the advancement of microstructural analyses, facilitated by recent developments in characterization techniques that enable the acquisition of large three-dimensional structural datasets. This provides an outstanding opportunity for intentional microstructural manipulation to enhance the mechanical performance and overall functionality of AM builds.
The Special Issue, titled "Thermomechanical Processing and Additive Manufacturing of Metal Alloys", is dedicated to publishing studies focused on the in-depth exploration of the additive manufacturing process applied to metallic materials, with a specific focus on investigating the microstructure and mechanical properties of the resulting materials. We extend an invitation to you to participate in this Special Issue by submitting papers that explore the strategic design of microstructures and defects, multi-scale materials characterization, in situ monitoring of AM processes, and a re-evaluation of physical metallurgy to develop the desired mechanical properties in manufactured products for various industrial applications.
Dr. Ehsan Farabi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metal additive manufacturing
- fusion and solid-state metal additive manufacturing
- wire and powder-based additive manufacturing
- microstructure
- mechanical properties
- alloys
- advanced materials design
