Laser Weldability of AlSi10Mg Alloy Produced by Selective Laser Melting: Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior
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Selective laser melting (SLM) allows 3D complex parts to be produced with integrated functionalities but does not permit to realize large dimension parts, as the building chamber volume of commercial SLM systems is limited. Therefore, the possibility of joining SLM-built parts by welding appears as extremely valuable. In this work, laser weldability of SLMed AlSi10Mg parts has been investigated. The cooling rates induced by the welding process are lower than the ones of SLM; therefore, typical eutectic silicon network of SLM-built parts appears broken in both the melted zone and part of the heat-affected zone, as confirmed by calorimetric measurement. This microstructural evolution caused a local decrease of hardness from 132 HV to 73 HV and a reduction of ductility caused by porosity formation in the weld bead. Moreover, the thermal treatment, performed at 320°C, can limit the gap of tensile response among welded bead and base SLM material.
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OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses
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