Abstract
Shaped Metal Deposition (SMD) is a wire-based Additive Manufacturing (AM) process, capable of producing near-net shaped components. In this paper, an evaluation of the SMD process for manufacturing large components for industrial applications is presented. The aim is to improve the manufacturability of components typically used in the energy industry. The main anticipated benefits for targeted applications include improved processing times, reduced costs and increased material yield. A generic component was manufactured from type 316L austenitic stainless steel using SMD, and its mechanical and metallurgical properties were characterized. The main sections of the SMD component were free of significant flaws such as pores and cracks, and met the specified minimum tensile and Charpy impact properties for referenced standards. However, further investigation is necessary to understand the fracture toughness properties before SMD components may be introduced into service.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | High Value Manufacturing |
| Subtitle of host publication | Advanced Research in Virtual and Rapid Prototyping |
| Place of Publication | Leiden |
| Pages | 619-622 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 17 Jan 2014 |
| Event | 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Physical Prototyping, VR@P 2013 - Leira, Portugal Duration: 1 Oct 2013 → 5 Oct 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | 6th International Conference on Advanced Research in Virtual and Physical Prototyping, VR@P 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Leira |
| Period | 1/10/13 → 5/10/13 |
Keywords
- shaped metal deposition
- energy industry
- additive manufacturing