scholarly journals Influence of the Layer Directions on the Properties of 316L Stainless Steel Parts Fabricated through Fused Deposition of Metals

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takashi Kurose ◽  
Yoshifumi Abe ◽  
Marcelo V. A. Santos ◽  
Yota Kanaya ◽  
Akira Ishigami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Other ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Direction Parallel ◽  
Tensile Direction ◽  
Fused Deposition

Metal specimens were fabricated via the fused deposition of metals (FDMet) technique with a filament composed of the 316L stainless steel particles and an organic binder. This process was adopted due to its potential as a low-cost additive manufacturing process. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of the processing conditions—layer directions and layer thicknesses—on the mechanical and shrinkage properties of the metal components. The specimens were printed in three different layer directions. The highest ultimate strength of 453 MPa and strain at break of 48% were obtained in the specimen printed with the layer direction perpendicular to the tensile direction. On the other hand, the specimen printed in the layer direction parallel to the tensile direction exhibited poor mechanical properties. The reason for the anisotropy of the properties was investigated through systematic SEM observations. The observations revealed the presence of segregated binder domains in the filaments. It was deduced that the binder domain was oriented in the direction perpendicular to that of the layer and remained as oriented voids even after sintering. The voids oriented perpendicular to the tensile direction act as defects that could cause stress concentration, thus resulting in poor mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Effect of Layer Directions on Internal Structures and Tensile Properties of 17-4PH Stainless Steel Parts Fabricated by Fused Deposition of Metals

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 243
Author(s):  
Yoshifumi Abe ◽  
Takashi Kurose ◽  
Marcelo V. A. Santos ◽  
Yota Kanaya ◽  
Akira Ishigami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Ultimate Strength ◽  
Fused Deposition Modeling ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Direction Parallel ◽  
Tensile Direction ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
Usual Behavior

17-4PH stainless steel specimens were fabricated by fused deposition of metals (FDMet) technology, which combines 17-4PH particles with an organic binder. FDMet promises a low-cost additive manufacturing process. The present research aims to clarify the influence of layer directions in the 3D printing process on the mechanical and shrinkage properties of as-sintered and as-aged specimens. All specimens (the as-sintered and as-aged specimens printed in three layer directions) exhibited high relative density (97.5–98%). The highest ultimate strengths (880 and 1140 MPa in the as-sintered and as-aged specimens, respectively) were obtained when the layer direction was perpendicular to the tensile direction. Conversely, the specimens printed with their layer direction parallel to the tensile direction presented a low ultimate strength and low strain at breakage. The fact that the specimens with their layer direction parallel to the tensile direction presented a low ultimate strength and low strain at breakage is a usual behavior of parts obtained by means of FDM. The SEM images revealed oriented binder domains in the printed parts and oriented voids in the sintered parts. It was assumed that large binder domains in the filament were oriented perpendicular to the layer directions during the fused deposition modeling printing, and remained as oriented voids after sintering. Stress concentration in the oriented void defects was likely responsible for the poor tensile properties of these specimens.

scholarly journals Effect of Powder Feedstock on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the 316L Stainless Steel Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting

Metals ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Chen ◽  
Guangfu Yin ◽  
Zai Feng ◽  
Xiaoming Liao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Hierarchical Structures ◽  
Fine Powder ◽  
Tensile Tests ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Powder Feedstock

Additive manufacturing by selective laser melting (SLM) was used to investigate the effect of powder feedstock on 316L stainless steel properties include microstructure, relative density, microhardness and mechanical properties. Gas atomized SS316L powders of three different particle size distribution were used in this study. Microstructural investigations were done by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Tensile tests were performed at room temperatures. Microstructure characterization revealed the presence of hierarchical structures consisting of solidified melt pools, columnar grains and multiform shaped sub-grains. The results showed that the SLM sample from the fine powder obtained the highest mechanical properties with ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 611.9 ± 9.4 MPa and yield strength (YS) of 519.1 ± 5.9 MPa, and an attendant elongation (EL) of 14.6 ± 1.9%, and a maximum of 97.92 ± 0.13% and a high microhardness 291 ± 6 HV0.1. It has been verified that the fine powder (~16 μm) could be used in additive manufacturing with proper printing parameters.

scholarly journals Additive Manufacturing of 316L Stainless Steel

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 6825-6829 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Electrical Discharge Machining ◽  
Sheet Material ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Layer By Layer ◽  
Graded Material

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a process of making parts by adding ultrathin layers of materials such as liquid, powder or sheet material layer by layer using 3D printing machine with the aid of a computer-aided design (CAD) software from 3D model data. Intricate, complex parts with graded material can be fabricated with ease. However, additively manufactured parts can vary in physical and mechanical properties with conventionally manufactured parts. In this final year project, AM was done using metal powder of 316L stainless steel alloy owing to good corrosion resistance, ductility and strength. The main objectives for this project are to fabricate 316L stainless steel using AM and to study the physical and mechanical properties of the addictively manufactured specimens compared with electrical discharge machining (EDM) wire cut specimens. A standard specimen bone shaped were manufactured in accordance with ASTM E8 and followed by physical and mechanical testing. From the testing and analysis, 316L stainless steel samples manufactured via AM route have the ultimate tensile strength ranged from 514 to 520 MPa while EDM specimens ranged from 574 to 576 MPa, the yield strength of AM specimens ranged from 385 to 390 MPa while EDM specimens ranged from 350 to 355 MPa, and the average elongation at failure of AM specimens are 45% while EDM specimens are 66%. From this project, it shows that AM specimens have comparable physical and mechanical properties with EDM specimens.

scholarly journals Effect of Processing Atmosphere and Secondary Operations on the Mechanical Properties of Additive Manufactured AISI 316L Stainless Steel by Plasma Metal Deposition

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 1125
Author(s):  
Cristina Arévalo ◽  
Enrique Ariza ◽  
Eva Maria Pérez-Soriano ◽  
Michael Kitzmantel ◽  
Erich Neubauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Heating Temperature ◽  
Processing Condition ◽  
Metal Deposition ◽  
Thermal Treatments ◽  
Processing Conditions ◽  
Secondary Operations

Plasma metal deposition (PMD) is an interesting additive technique whereby diverse materials can be employed to produce end parts with complex geometries. This study investigates not only the effects of the manufacturing conditions on the final properties of 316L stainless steel specimens by PMD, but it also affords an opportunity to study how secondary treatments could modify these properties. The tested processing condition was the atmosphere, either air or argon, with the other parameters having previously been optimized. Furthermore, two standard thermal treatments were conducted with the intention of broadening knowledge regarding how these secondary operations could cause changes in the microstructure and properties of 316L parts. To better appreciate and understand the variation of conditions affecting the behavior properties, a thorough characterization of the specimens was carried out. The results indicate that the presence of vermicular ferrite (δ) varied slightly as a consequence of the processing conditions, since it was less prone to appear in specimens manufactured in argon than in air. In this respect, their mechanical properties suffered variations; the higher the ferrite (δ) content, the higher the mechanical properties measured. The degree of influence of the thermal treatment was similar regardless of the processing conditions, which affected the properties based on the heating temperature.

scholarly journals Forming Process, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties of Thin-Walled 316L Stainless Steel Using Speed-Cold-Welding Additive Manufacturing

Metals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wu ◽  
Jiaxiang Xue ◽  
Leilei Wang ◽  
Zhanhui Zhang ◽  
Yu Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Scanning Speed ◽  
Cooling Time ◽  
Bottom Current ◽  
Cold Welding ◽  
Thin Walled

Wire and arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) produces thin-walled parts superior to other additive manufacturing methods, because of its high efficiency, good compactability, and low cost. However, the WAAM accuracy is limited by its large heat input. Here, 0.8 mm 316L stainless steel welding wire is deposited via speed cold welding to form 30-layered thin-walled samples, with 2 mm thickness, and up to 65 mm height. The effects of three process parameters (the bottom current mode, scanning speed, and cooling time) on the deposition process stability, macro morphology, structure, and mechanical properties are studied. In the experiment, the probability density curves of electrical parameters of sample #GRBC-30 cm/min-10 s on the third and tenth layers were narrower than other samples, which implied a more stable process. The three process parameters mainly affect the deposition morphology and have a minor performance effect. The hardness and tensile properties mainly depend on the deposition direction. Gradual, layer-by-layer current reduction improves the bottom molding and performance, and the deposition efficiency, and stabilizes the process. Scanning speed enhancement or cooling time reduction destabilizes the end formation, reduces the effective deposition rate, and slightly degrades the performance. All deposited samples are distinctly anisotropic, but satisfy the industrial standard. Overall, deposition in speed cold welding mode, with 10 s cooling time, 30 cm/min scanning speed, and gradually reduced bottom current exhibits good stability, and the molding efficiency and mechanical properties are optimal.

Role of Debinding to Control Mechanical Properties of Powder Injection Molded 316L Stainless Steel

2013 ◽  
Vol 699 ◽  
pp. 875-882 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Rafi Raza ◽  
Faiz Ahmad ◽  
M.A. Omar ◽  
R.M. German ◽  
Ali S. Muhsan
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Injection Molding ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Microstructural Analysis ◽  
Powder Injection ◽  
Laboratory Furnace ◽  
Injection Molded

316L stainless steel is widely used in various industries due to low cost, ease of availability and exceptional combination of mechanical properties along with corrosion resistance as compared to the other available metal alloys. In powder injection molding, debinding is very critical step and improper debinding can change the final properties dramatically. In the present study, affects of debinding on mechanical properties of powder injection molded 316L stainless steel were studied. The prepared feedstocks were molded according to MPIF 50 standard using vertical injection molding machine (KSA100). The plastic binder was removed at 450°C from the molded test samples using two different furnaces i.e. commercial and laboratory furnace followed by the sintering in vacuum, hydrogen, mixture of H2 and N2 (9:1) and nitrogen at 1325°C for 2hr with post sintering cooling rate 3°C/min . Test samples debound in commercially available furnace showed 97% densification and higher mechanical properties. The corrosion resistance was reduced due to presence of residual carbon during thermal debinding. The presence of carbon and formation of carbides and nitrides were confirmed by XRD and microstructural analysis. The results showed that the test samples debound in commercial furnace showed brittle behavior due to the presence of carbides and nitrides. Test samples sintered in N2 showed 96.3% density and tensile strength 751MPa. This value of strength is twice as compared to the sample debound in laboratory furnace followed by the sintering in vacuum. The achieved mechanical properties in vacuum sintered samples were comparable to the wrought 316L stainless steel (according to ASTM standard).

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