Fabrication of three-dimensional functionally graded materials using controlled polycaprolactone powder characteristics and laser material processing

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (22) ◽  
pp. 2733-2743 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pil-Ho Lee ◽  
Kyounga Cho ◽  
Sang Won Lee ◽  
Il Won Kim ◽  
Seungho Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Material Processing ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Laser Material Processing ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Laser Material ◽  
Powder Characteristics

scholarly journals Additive manufacturing technology: laser material processing and functionally graded materials

2020 ◽  
pp. 164-164
Author(s):  
Esther Titilayo Akinlabi ◽  
Stephen Akinwale Akinlabi ◽  
Rasheedat Modupe Mahamood ◽  
Evgenii Valeryevich Murashkin
Keyword(s):  
Material Processing ◽  
Titanium Alloy ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Manufacturing Technology ◽  
Laser Material Processing ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Laser Material ◽  
Additive Manufacturing Technology

Professor Akinlabi’s research and her team has focused on the field of advanced and modern manufacturing processes like Laser Additive Manufacturing (AM), in particular laser material processing. Her other research work is focused on laser metal deposition and functionally graded materials of titanium-based alloys and other materials. Some of the studies she has been involved in focus on cladding titanium with titanium carbide for enhanced wear properties, the cladding of titanium alloy biological implants with hydroxyapatite (HAP) for improved osteo-integration, and the cladding of Grade 5 titanium alloy with copper for improved corrosion properties for marine applications. Akinlabi focuses her investigations on the development of advanced metallic coatings on Ti-6Al-4V substrate using additive manufacturing technology for improved surface performance; with targeted applications in the aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding industries. This work makes a substantial contribution to knowledge by bringing the theoretical clarity and experimental studies required for the effective assessment of surface degradation mechanisms in additive manufactured Ti-6Al-4V alloy. This is ascribed to the elimination of high residual stresses and crack formation through the optimization of laser processing parameters, leading to enhanced quality of the coatings, surface adhesion between the substrate and the reinforcement materials, microstructural evolution and thus improved mechanical properties. Her research was developed to produce advanced innovative corrosion-wear resistant coatings with enhanced hardness, tribological property, and sustainable anti-corrosion performance thereby, consequently lengthening the lifespan and durability of titanium and its alloys, eliminating material loss and equipment damage, minimizing cost of maintenance, and reduced failure of this material. Despite all the benefits derived from AM technology, there are still a lot of unresolved issues with the technology that has hindered its performance and commercialisation thereby limiting its application to high tolerant utilizations. Professor Akinlabi research on additive manufacturing techniques had produced near-net-shape, light weight and high strength components which has gradually revolutionized the manufacturing sector. The use of the technology is now providing sustainable production benefits, as ability to repair and manufacture components can now be employed to increase product life circle. Against this background, the Additive Manufacturing technology is in itself referred to as a technology of the future despite its versatile applications in the industry. On the other hand, Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) are advanced materials usually developed for specific and tailored applications. The FGMs also referred to as materials of the future as its applications are not yet fully explored for tailored applications. In this talk, Prof Akinlabi shared some of her research endeavours in the field of AM and FGMs, and also shared the scope on the primary objectives of the joint project which was to be undertaken on FGM of Titanium alloy and Titanium Carbide.

Numerical Investigation on the Fracture Behaviors of Three-Dimensional Functionally Graded Materials

2007 ◽  
Vol 353-358 ◽  
pp. 1098-1101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong Jun Yu ◽  
Li Cheng Guo ◽  
Lin Zhi Wu
Keyword(s):  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Crack Front ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Parameter Analysis ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Gaussian Integration ◽  
Fracture Behaviors

Functionally graded materials (FGMs) with continuous varying properties have absorbed great attention for the purpose of eliminating the mismatch of material properties which may result in cracking. In this paper, three-dimensional finite element method (3D FEM) based on nonhomogeneous elements is used to study the fracture behaviors of a 3D FGM plate. Since real material properties at Gaussian integration points are adopted during forming the element stiffness matrix, the nonhomogeneous material properties can be applied in each element. Moreover, 20-node singular elements are used around the crack front to deal with the singularity of stress fields at the crack front. By this way, the stress intensity factors (SIFs) can be calculated with high efficiency and accuracy. Therefore, compared with the general FEM using homogeneouos elements, the calculating efficiency and accuracy can be increased. Finally, parameter analysis is conducted. It is found that the material nonhomogeneity constant and the crack parameter have significant influences on the SIFs.

scholarly journals Numerical Analysis for Cracked Functionally Graded Materials by Finite Block Method

2017 ◽  
Vol 754 ◽  
pp. 145-148
Author(s):  
J. Li ◽  
C. Shi ◽  
Pi Hua Wen
Keyword(s):  
Stress Intensity ◽  
Functionally Graded Materials ◽  
Stress Intensity Factors ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Intensity Factors ◽  
Block Method ◽  
Graded Materials ◽  
Linear Elastic ◽  
Derivative Matrix

The finite block method (FBM) is developed to determine stress intensity factors with orthotropic functionally graded materials under static and dynamic loads in this paper. The higher order derivative matrix for two and three dimensional problems can be constructed directly. For linear elastic fracture mechanics, the COD and J-integral techniques to determine the stress intensity factors are applied. Several examples are given and comparisons have been made with both analytical solutions and the finite element method in order to demonstrate the accuracy and convergence of the finite block method.

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