Diode laser metal deposition: the effect of pulsed beam parameters on superalloy microstructure and deposit morphology

Andrew J. Pinkerton, Richard Moat, Lin Li, Michael Preuss, Philip Withers

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Abstract

This work describes a study of laser direct metal deposition (LDMD), using a diode laser in pulsed (discontinuous beam) mode and a coaxial powder nozzle. An experimental study analyses the effect of pulse parameters on the microstructure of thin-wall Waspaloy (nickel superalloy) parts and a simple model is used to explain some of the trends seen. Findings indicate that varying pulse parameters is potentially a useful way of controlling laser deposited superalloy part properties.

Original languageEnglish
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics 2006 - Scottsdale, United States of America
Duration: 30 Oct 20062 Nov 2006
Conference number: 25th

Conference

ConferenceInternational Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics 2006
Abbreviated titleICALEO 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CityScottsdale
Period30/10/062/11/06

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