scholarly journals Modelling and experimental observation of the deposition geometry and microstructure evolution of aluminum alloy fabricated by wire-arc additive manufacturing

2021 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 369-378
Author(s):  
Ruwei Geng ◽  
Jun Du ◽  
Zhengying Wei ◽  
Siyuan Xu ◽  
Ninshu Ma
Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5370
Author(s):  
Geir Langelandsvik ◽  
Odd M. Akselsen ◽  
Trond Furu ◽  
Hans J. Roven

Processing of aluminum alloys by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) gained significant attention from industry and academia in the last decade. With the possibility to create large and relatively complex parts at low investment and operational expenses, WAAM is well-suited for implementation in a range of industries. The process nature involves fusion melting of a feedstock wire by an electric arc where metal droplets are strategically deposited in a layer-by-layer fashion to create the final shape. The inherent fusion and solidification characteristics in WAAM are governing several aspects of the final material, herein process-related defects such as porosity and cracking, microstructure, properties, and performance. Coupled to all mentioned aspects is the alloy composition, which at present is highly restricted for WAAM of aluminum but received considerable attention in later years. This review article describes common quality issues related to WAAM of aluminum, i.e., porosity, residual stresses, and cracking. Measures to combat these challenges are further outlined, with special attention to the alloy composition. The state-of-the-art of aluminum alloy selection and measures to further enhance the performance of aluminum WAAM materials are presented. Strategies for further development of new alloys are discussed, with attention on the importance of reducing crack susceptibility and grain refinement.


2021 ◽  
Vol 199 ◽  
pp. 109370
Author(s):  
Rui Fu ◽  
Shuiyuan Tang ◽  
Jiping Lu ◽  
Yinan Cui ◽  
Zixiang Li ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 99 (5-8) ◽  
pp. 1521-1530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhu Liang ◽  
Li Jinglong ◽  
Luo Yi ◽  
Han Jingtao ◽  
Zhang Chengyang ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26
Author(s):  
Zeli WANG ◽  
Yuanbin ZHANG

Due to the advantages of high deposition rate, low equipment cost and high material utilization rate, aluminum alloy fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) has been widely concerned by scholars and scientific institutions. This article reviews the features of aluminum alloy fabricated by different WAAM processes (GMAW-based, GTAW-based, CMT-based, PAW-based). Research status of the porosity, dimensional accuracy, microstructure and mechanical properties of aluminum alloy in different process is analyzed. General tendency of microstructure and mechanical properties were discussed, and suggestions for the future research direction were put forward including mandatory constraint on molten pool and structural topological optimization.


2021 ◽  
pp. 102298
Author(s):  
Zhennan Wang ◽  
Xin Lin ◽  
Lilin Wang ◽  
Yang Cao ◽  
Yinghui Zhou ◽  
...  

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