Feasibility study of SiCp reinforced TC11 titanium alloy under selective laser melting

Abstract

In order to improve the comprehensive performance of titanium alloy, the mechanical ball milling method was used to optimize the preparation of composite powder by different ball milling time, rotation speed and SiCp content. SiCp/TC11 composites were prepared by selective laser melting (SLM) technology. The results show that the milling speed, time and SiC content have an effect on the morphology, size and distribution of the composite powder. Compared with TC11, the hardness of the composite prepared by SLM process is 426,723 HV, which is increased by 15,10 %, and the enhancement effect of SiCp is successfully realized.The research results provide a theoretical basis for obtaining high-quality aerospace titanium alloy parts.

Keywords

• TC11 composite material
• SiCp
• SLM
• X-ray research
• mechanical property