Processing and Characterization of Maraging Steel Using LPBF Additive Manufacturing Technology

Ramesh Kumar Saride; Srinivas Vajjala; Aman Kumar; Rajesh Kumar; Laxminarayana Pappula; Jagan Reddy Ginuga

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Processing and Characterization of Maraging Steel Using LPBF Additive Manufacturing Technology

Ramesh Kumar Saride, Srinivas Vajjala, Aman Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Laxminarayana Pappula, Jagan Reddy Ginuga

Published in International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications (Volume 11, Issue 4)

Received: 22 July 2023 Accepted: 8 August 2023 Published: 22 August 2023

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Abstract

Manufacturing processes saw significant change with the advent of Additive manufacturing (AM), which enables manufacture of complex shaped components, light-weight designs with reduced manufacturing lead times. Production of components in Maraging steel using Laser Powder Bed fusion Technology (LPBF) AM technique has gained importance in recent times, especially in defence & aerospace sectors. Current work entails processing and characterization of Maraging Steel fabricated through LPBF technology. Using full factorial DoE, primary process parameters were identified as Laser Power - 200W, Scan speed - 800mm/sec, Hatch width - 80μm. A process window comprising of laser power and scan speed was identified corresponding to the region with an energy density of ~100J/mm³. Microstructural characterization of as-deposited (AD), solution treated (ST) and ST+Aged (STA) specimens using optical and SEM microscopy revealed presence of defects like lack-of-fusion, soot and spatter. Additionally, specimens were printed with modified process parameters with zig-zig scanning pattern, resulted in reduction of defects. Furthermore, micro-hardness and tensile properties have been evaluated in AD, ST and STA conditions. The tensile strength of AD is higher compared to wrought material, whereas, STA showed equivalent strength. Also, it was inferred that printing in horizontal orientation is preferable to attain higher tensile properties.

Published in	International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Applications (Volume 11, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijmea.20231104.12
Page(s)	81-93
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Additive Manufacturing, Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Maraging Steel, Microstructural Characterization, Porosity

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Ramesh Kumar Saride

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, India
Srinivas Vajjala

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, India
Aman Kumar

Jindal Stainless Limited, Jajpur, India
Rajesh Kumar

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, India
Laxminarayana Pappula

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Osmania University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Jagan Reddy Ginuga

Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, India

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