Manufacturing of 2507 super duplex stainless steel by laser powder-directed energy deposition: process optimization and microstructure analyses

Sébastien Ballésio, Thai Le Hong, Matthieu Dhondt, Cédric Doudard, Fabien Szmytka

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Abstract

This paper presents a thorough manufacturability study of 2507 super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) produced by the Laser Powder-Directed Energy Deposition (LP-DED) process. First, experimental observations on single-track surface morphology and geometrical characteristics are described. Then, dimensional and porosity analyses of thin walls and bulk samples are presented and discussed in order to identify the optimal process parameter combinations, from a process point of view, for further characterizations to determine the general properties of LP-DED-printed samples. Finally, the results obtained on wrought steel of the same grade are compared to those of the printed material in terms of microstructure, texture, and ferrite/austenite ratio. A set of meticulously chosen process parameters with regard to the process and the machine (nozzle size, maximum power deliverable) gives the optimal results for the as-built LP-DED material in terms of porosity and microstructure quality but with smaller grains (irrespective of the phase studied) and a higher proportion of ferrite (about 75%).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5663-5682
Number of pages20
JournalInternational Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Volume132
Issue number11-12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2024

Keywords

  • Directed energy deposition
  • Manufacturing
  • Microstructure
  • Super duplex stainless steel

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