Wire-arc directed energy deposition of monolithic and bimetallic structures of maraging 250 steel

Amit Bandyopadhyay; Aruntapan Dash; Lile Squires; Ethan Roberts; Jose D. Avila; Haley R. Doude; Ryan Stokes; Victor K. Champagne; Susmita Bose

doi:10.1080/17452759.2023.2296127

Virtual and Physical Prototyping (Dec 2024)

Wire-arc directed energy deposition of monolithic and bimetallic structures of maraging 250 steel

Amit Bandyopadhyay,
Aruntapan Dash,
Lile Squires,
Ethan Roberts,
Jose D. Avila,
Haley R. Doude,
Ryan Stokes,
Victor K. Champagne,
Susmita Bose

Affiliations

Amit Bandyopadhyay: W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Aruntapan Dash: W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Lile Squires: W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Ethan Roberts: W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Jose D. Avila: W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
Haley R. Doude: Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA
Ryan Stokes: Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, USA
Victor K. Champagne: US Army Research Laboratory, Weapons and Materials Research Directorate, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
Susmita Bose: W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2023.2296127
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 19, no. 1

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ABSTRACTMetal additive manufacturing is rapidly growing as a new paradigm in on-demand customised production, where high-performance bimetallic structures demand increasingly high-performance materials such as maraging steel grade 250 (M250). The behaviour of advanced materials in additively manufactured systems requires comprehensive understanding before it is possible to move beyond their use in simplistic monolithic designs. This study demonstrates the use of M250 in radial bimetallic near-net representative structures based on a comprehensive study of M250 in wire-arc additive depositions. Monolithic structures are first produced with minimal defects, confirmed by X-ray imaging. Phase, microstructure, and tensile properties are compared for heat-treated specimens and as-processed counterparts. EBSD and Charpy impact testing is performed, fracture morphology is compared, and microhardness is determined. Representative radial bimetallic structures are produced and similarly investigated, revealing anticipated microstructure. Our results demonstrate that a comprehensive understanding of advanced additive materials allows complete design flexibility.

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ISSN: 1745-2759 (Print); 1745-2767 (Online)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Science; Technology: Manufactures
Website: https://www.tandfonline.com/nvpp

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