Laser Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Materials and Components

Covers mechanisms, principles and theories of material preparation, structural design, process control, and performance evaluation in laser additive manufacturing

Dongdong Gu (Author)

9780128237830

Paperback, published 9 December 2022

814 pages, 350 illustrations (50 in full color)
23.4 x 19 x 4.9 cm, 0.45 kg

Approx.796 pages

1. Introduction of laser additive manufacturing technologies for metallic components

Part I. Designed Multi-materials for Additive Manufacturing
2. Nanoscale ceramic reinforced Al-based nanocomposites by laser additive manufacturing
3. Novel carbonaceous nanomaterial (Carbon nanotubes/ Graphene) reinforced Ti- and Al-based nanocomposites by laser additive manufacturing
4. Ceramic particle reinforced Ni-based composites with gradient reinforcement/matrix interface by laser additive manufacturing
5. In-situ ceramic toughened Ti–Ni/ Ti-Al intermetallics-based composites by laser additive manufacturing
6. Hard-to-process W-based material modified by nanoparticles processed by laser additive manufacturing

Part II. Tailored Processes for Additive Manufacturing AM
7. How powder particles are deposited before AM
8. How powder particles absorb laser energy during AM
9. How powder particles are melted by laser during AM
10. How the molten pool is formed during AM
11. How the melt flows and solidifies during/after AM

Part III. Novel Structures for Additive Manufacturing AM
12. Laser AM of lightweight reticulated shell structure with elevated compressive property inspired by diving bell of water spider
13. Laser AM of novel porous structure with highly expanded helicoidal organization and high strength and toughness inspired by Cancer Pagurus’s claw
14. Laser AM of bi-directionally corrugated panel structure with shock absorption and resistance function inspired by mantis shrimp
15. Laser AM of gradient porous structure with thermal management and protection function inspired by Norway spruce stem
16. Laser AM of novel lattice structure with compression-induced-twisting (CIT) function inspired by front wing of beetle

Part IV. High-performance/Multi-functionality and High-end Applications of Additive Manufacturing
17. Forming accuracy property: Stress, deformation and dimensional accuracy control for selective laser melted Ti- and Al-based light-alloy components
18. Strength and toughness property
19. Corrosion performance
20. Oxidation performance
21. High-end applications and case studies
22. Summary and outlook of future directions and perspectives for additive manufacturing research and development

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]