Abstract
Laser-aided additive manufacturing is used for complex shapes and Ni-based superalloy parts. This study aimed to optimize the additive manufacturing process of Hastelloy X alloy to obtain its excellent mechanical properties without pores or cracks in the additively manufactured parts. The additively manufactured Hastelloy X was analyzed by comparing porosity, microstructure, and mechanical properties in as-built and post-heat treatment conditions. In addition, the pores existing inside the as-built specimen considerably decreased after the hot isostatic press (HIP) treatment. Furthermore, cell/columnar microstructures were observed owing to a fast cooling rate in the as-built condition. However, after heat treatment, dendrite structures disappeared, and recrystallized equiaxed grains were observed. The tensile test results showed that there was mechanical anisotropy along the vertical and horizontal directions, and as the microstructure changed to equiaxed grains after heat treatment, the mechanical anisotropy decreased, and the high-temperature properties improved.
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