Abstract
The metal AM market is tipped to undergo relentless growth in the coming years, with an expected market increase from $2.9 billion USD in 2022 to $15.0 billion USD in 2032.
The ability to direct-manufacture complex porous structures is a powerful tool. Paired with the ability to produce patient-specific metallic implants without the need for specialised tooling, it is obvious that AM can positively transform the industry. Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is one method currently used to produce metallic AM components and will be the sole manufacturing method explored in this work. SLM is a complex manufacturing process, with over 100 parameters affecting component quality.
This work focuses on investigating the microstructure and defects present within samples of 316L Stainless Steel manufactured by SLM. The findings will be used to explain the difference in fatigue performance between SLM and wrought 316L, which is currently work in progress.
The ability to direct-manufacture complex porous structures is a powerful tool. Paired with the ability to produce patient-specific metallic implants without the need for specialised tooling, it is obvious that AM can positively transform the industry. Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is one method currently used to produce metallic AM components and will be the sole manufacturing method explored in this work. SLM is a complex manufacturing process, with over 100 parameters affecting component quality.
This work focuses on investigating the microstructure and defects present within samples of 316L Stainless Steel manufactured by SLM. The findings will be used to explain the difference in fatigue performance between SLM and wrought 316L, which is currently work in progress.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 16 May 2024 |
| Event | The Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society Symposium - University of Ulster, Belfast, United Kingdom Duration: 15 Sept 2022 → … |
Conference
| Conference | The Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society Symposium |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Belfast |
| Period | 15/09/2022 → … |