Process-Structure-Property-Performance Modeling of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V

Additive Manufacturing (AM) of metallic components has demonstrated significant potential in producing intricate geometries with reduced time and cost compared to traditional manufacturing methods. However, AM components may exhibit undesirable and non-uniform microstructural characteristics, leading to inferior mechanical properties. These shortcomings are intricately linked to the specific manufacturing process parameters employed. To address this challenge, a numerical modeling approach has been developed that produces accurate predictions of local microstructures and mechanical properties in AM components. Furthermore, a framework is under development to integrate these predictions into the computational design process of structural components. This research is being developed at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), part of the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland (NMIS). At NMIS, extensive experimental validation by means of additive manufacturing, metallography and mechanical testing are being conducted to validate the modelling approaches.

For more information about the project contact Dr  Salaheddin Rahimi (salah.rahimi@strath.ac.uk), Principal Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) at the Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management.

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