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Selective laser melting of aluminum alloys

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 April 2017

Nesma T. Aboulkhair ,
Nicola M. Everitt ,
Ian Maskery ,
Ian Ashcroft  and
Chris Tuck
Nesma T. Aboulkhair
Affiliation:
Centre for Additive Manufacturing, The University of Nottingham, UK; nesma.aboulkhair@nottingham.ac.uk
Nicola M. Everitt
Affiliation:
Bioengineering Research Group, The University of Nottingham, UK; nicola.everitt@nottingham.ac.uk
Ian Maskery
Affiliation:
Centre for Additive Manufacturing, The University of Nottingham, UK; ian.maskery@nottingham.ac.uk
Ian Ashcroft
Affiliation:
Centre for Additive Manufacturing, The University of Nottingham, UK; ian.ashcroft@nottingham.ac.uk
Chris Tuck
Affiliation:
Centre for Additive Manufacturing, The University of Nottingham, UK; christopher.tuck@nottingham.ac.uk
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Abstract

Metal additive manufacturing (AM) processes, such as selective laser melting (SLM), enable powdered metals to be formed into arbitrary three-dimensional shapes. For aluminum alloys, which are desirable in many high-value applications for their low density and good mechanical performance, SLM is regarded as challenging due to the difficulties in laser melting aluminum powders. However, a number of recent studies have demonstrated successful aluminum processing, and have gone on to explore its potential for use in advanced AM componentry. In addition to enabling the fabrication of highly complex structures, SLM produces parts with characteristically fine microstructures that yield distinct mechanical properties. Research is rapidly progressing in this field, with promising results opening up a range of possible applications across scientific and industrial sectors. This article reports on recent developments in this area of research and highlights key topics that require further attention.

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Almetalpowder processingrapid solidificationfatigue
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Research Article
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MRS Bulletin , Volume 42 , Issue 4: Materials Enabling Nanofluidic Flow Enhancement , April 2017 , pp. 311 - 319
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2017 

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