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Processing and Manufacturing Ti6Al4V-Based Structures and Composites Using SLM and EBM: A Review

Authors : Sharanjit Singh, Vishal S. Sharma, Anish Sachdeva, Vishal Sharma, Daljit Kaur, Bhargav Reddy Isanaka, Vinod Kushvaha

Published in: Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing of Composites

Publisher: Springer Singapore

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In additive manufacturing, selective laser melting (SLM) and electron beam machining (EBM) are two key processes which are widely used for fabrication of Ti6Al4V based products. These fabricated products having outstanding properties are widely employed in automotive, aerospace, marine, biomedical as well as offshore applications. This chapter compares SLM and EBM along with different process parameters, which are involved for processing of Ti6Al4V structures. For deep understanding and to analyze the potential as well as capability of Ti6Al4V structures, their microstructure and mechanical properties are also discussed. Related literature review with key focus is also presented and analyzed. As per these analyses, the challenges and their solutions are presented for improvements.

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Title: Processing and Manufacturing Ti6Al4V-Based Structures and Composites Using SLM and EBM: A Review
Authors: Sharanjit Singh
Vishal S. Sharma
Anish Sachdeva
Vishal Sharma
Daljit Kaur
Bhargav Reddy Isanaka
Vinod Kushvaha
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Book: Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing of Composites
Print ISBN: 978-981-16-3183-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-16-3184-9

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-3184-9_4

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