Cargando…

Processability of Atypical WC-Co Composite Feedstock by Laser Powder-Bed Fusion

Processing of tool materials for cutting applications presents challenges in additive manufacturing (AM). Processes must be carefully managed in order to promote the formation of favourable high-integrity ‘builds’. In this study, for the first time, a satelliting process is used to prepare a WC(M)-C...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Al-Thamir, Mohaimen, McCartney, D. Graham, Simonelli, Marco, Hague, Richard, Clare, Adam
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2019
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982160/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31861848
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma13010050
Descripción
Sumario:Processing of tool materials for cutting applications presents challenges in additive manufacturing (AM). Processes must be carefully managed in order to promote the formation of favourable high-integrity ‘builds’. In this study, for the first time, a satelliting process is used to prepare a WC(M)-Co (12 wt.% Co) composite. Melting trials were undertaken to evaluate the consolidation behaviour of single tracks within a single layer. Tracks with continuous and relatively uniform surface morphology were obtained. These features are essential for high-quality AM builds in order to encourage good bonding between subsequent tracks within a layer which may reduce porosity within a 3D deposition. This study elucidates the formation of track irregularities, melting modes, crack sensitivity, and balling as a function of laser scanning speed and provides guidelines for future production of WC(M)-Co by laser powder-bed fusion.