Abstract
Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is a direct manufacturing technique that allows objects to be built by selectively melting successive layers of metal powder. There is an additional finish machining step that is required to achieve close tolerances and control the surface integrity of the final surface. This paper mainly deals with studying the influence of the finish machining step on the surface integrity of Ti6Al4V parts produced by SLM technique. Three different building directions are considered. Changes in roughness, hardness of the machined surface and sub-surfaces are evaluated and compared with those of conventional hot rolled alloy. Cutting forces were also measured during milling process to study the influence of machining the SLM samples on the components of force in the three orthogonal directions. It is observed that the SLM samples show higher surface hardening behavior after machining and exert 22% greater axial force during the machining when compared to the conventional alloy.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
