Hot Deformation Behavior of Additively Manufactured Ti–6Al–4V
摘要
Research on additive manufacturingAdditive manufacturing (AM) of alloys such as Ti–6Al–4V has increased recently, particularly for aerospace and biomedical applications. Despite the near-net shape advantages of this process, post-processing techniques, such as hot isostatic pressing, are often required to mitigate defects caused by high-temperatureTemperature gradients associated with AM process. In this study, the hot deformationHot deformation response of laser powder bed fusionLaser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)-fabricated Ti–6Al–4V was investigated using a GleebleGleeble 563 thermomechanical system to simulate the effects of the HIP process. Quasi-static mechanical response was assessed at a strain rate of 0.01 s⁻1, with deformation temperaturesTemperature ranging from 550 to 800 °C. Results showed that lower deformation temperaturesTemperature led to increased flow stress. These deformation conditions also influenced the microstructureMicrostructure, resulting in fragmentation and changes in the shape of the α-laths. Electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis revealed that the deformation temperatureTemperature affected the alloy’s crystallographic texture, with a strong orientation preference (i.e., with respect to building direction) observed in the α-laths.