Variation of elastic mechanical properties with texture, porosity, and defect characteristics in laser powder bed fusion 316L stainless steel

E. Garlea*, H. Choo, C. C. Sluss, M. R. Koehler, R. L. Bridges, X. Xiao, Y. Ren, B. H. Jared

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Abstract

Elastic mechanical properties of 316 L stainless steel samples fabricated using laser powder bed fusion were studied non-destructively through resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. Samples in five different conditions were obtained by varying the laser power from 103 W (the highest density condition) to 68 W (the lowest density condition) at constant laser speed, producing samples with a volume energy density in the 24.5–16.5 J/mm3 range and volumetric porosity in the 0.1–10% range. The observed elastic mechanical properties are discussed taking into consideration the bulk texture developed and quantitative pore characteristics studied using high-energy high-resolution synchrotron X-ray diffraction and X-ray computed micro-tomography, respectively. Furthermore, empirical exponential relationships are provided to express the functional dependence of Young's and shear moduli with porosity.
Original languageEnglish
Article number138032
JournalMaterials Science and Engineering A
Volume763
Online published17 Jun 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 19 Aug 2019
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • Elastic mechanical properties
  • Laser powder bed fusion
  • Porosity and texture
  • Resonant ultrasound spectroscopy (RUS)
  • Stainless steel
  • X-ray synchrotron micro-tomography and diffraction

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