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Additively Manufactured Al/SiC Cylindrical Structures by Laser Metal Deposition
Ainhoa Riquelme1, Pilar Rodrigo1, María Dolores Escalera-Rodríguez1
1Escuela Superior de Ciencias Experimentales y Tecnología, Ciencia e Ingeniería de Materiales, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28933 Móstoles, Spain.
Abstract:
Preliminary characterization of the microstructure of Al/SiCp composites prepared by Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) was analyzed, and the microhardness and wear behavior of the materials manufactured have been evaluated. It has been determined that the combined effect of the laser speed and power is decisive for the fabrication process. The microstructure characterization shows that the presence of hygroscopic Al4C3 can be avoided by adding Ti to the composite matrix. The wear behavior of the LMD samples and their microhardness have been compared with Powder Metallurgy samples with the same composition. The LMD samples showed higher hardness and wear resistance.

