Selective laser melting of titanium alloy: investigation of mechanical properties and microstructure

This article presents the mechanical properties and microstructure of titanium alloy after selective laser melting (SLM). Titanium alloys are ideal material for selective laser melting (SLM), because they are expensive and difficult to machinery using traditional technologies. The application of SLM in the biomedical area has been slow due to the stringent performance criteria and concerns related to personification and part quality. In this article we focused on the manufacture by SLM and determination of microstructure and mechanical properties of titanium alloy (Ti Grade 2 Powder) using tensile tests and X-ray diffraction. The results reveal that the alloy exhibits a pronounced the homogeneous microstructure and high mechanical strength. (paper)