journal article·2023-09-01Open access

Laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of NiTi shape memory alloys: a review

Shuaishuai Wei, Jinliang Zhang, Lei Zhang, Yuanjie Zhang, Bo Song, Xiaobo Wang, Junxiang Fan, Qi Liu, Yusheng Shi

Abstract

Highlights The printability, microstructural characteristics, phase transformation behaviors, and mechanical properties of LPBF-fabricated NiTi alloys are reviewed. Several common structures for LPBF-fabricated NiTi alloys are considered and their various fields of application are illustrated. The technical challenges, limitations, and development tendencies of LPBF-fabricated NiTi alloys are put forward.
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OpenAlex topics: Shape Memory Alloy Transformations · High Entropy Alloys Studies · Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes

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