What Makes Titanium Alloys Such A Good Fit For Additive Manufacturing?

Authors:

James Sears (AMAERO Inc, USA)

Abstract:

Over the course of the last 70 years there have been many developments in the techniques used to fabricate components using powder metallurgy Titanium (PM-Ti). The reasons for using PM-Ti for part fabrication has been well established, i.e., the associated reduction in fabrication costs (e.g., reduction in Buy-to-Fly ratio). A major impediment to a wider acceptance for the use of PM Titanium has been the high cost of Titanium powder production. Now, with the recent focus on Additive Manufacturing, the interest in using PM Ti has increased and more titanium powder producers are becoming online. Along with the developments in titanium powder production and use, a brief history of where Additive Manufacturing came from will be discuss.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59499/WP225371784