Effect of process control and powder quality on inconel 718 produced using electron beam melting

W. J. Sames, F. Medina, W. H. Peter, S. S. Babu, R. R. Dehoff

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Abstract

Powder bed additive manufacturing technologies have the potential to fabricate complex metal components with increased performance at lower costs than conventional processes. The Arcam Electron Beam Melting (EBM) process distributes metal powder in thin layers (50-200μm) which are melted by a focused electron beam at specific locations specified by a computer file. Work is presented that demonstrates the ability to fabricate Inconel 718 components from powder and discusses challenges with reference to process control and final properties. Processing defects may be avoided by changing the power/velocity relationship and powder bed temperature. Powder quality also plays an important role in additive manufacturing metallurgy, and the effect on EBM parts is explored. The importance of the hold time and hold temperature of the part during fabrication greatly affect tensile properties in the results presented. The relationship between processing parameters, powder quality, and mechanical properties is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th International Symposium on Superalloy 718 and Derivatives 2014
EditorsEric Ott, Anthony Banik, Joel Andersson, Ian Dempster, Tim Gabb, Jon Groh, Karl Heck, Randy Helmink, Xingbo Liu, Agnieszka Wusatowska-Sarnek
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons Inc.
Pages409-423
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781634396424
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event8th International Symposium on Superalloy 718 and Derivatives 2014 - Pittsburgh, United States
Duration: Sep 28 2014Oct 1 2014

Publication series

Name8th International Symposium on Superalloy 718 and Derivatives 2014

Conference

Conference8th International Symposium on Superalloy 718 and Derivatives 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPittsburgh
Period09/28/1410/1/14

Keywords

  • Additive manufacturing
  • Mechanical testing
  • Powder quality

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