摘要
Previous studies have revealed that laser power and energy density are significant factors affecting the quality of parts manufactured by selective laser melting(SLM).The normalized equivalent density E_(0)^(*) and dimensionless laser power q^(*),which can be regarded as a progress on the understanding of the corresponding dimensional quantities,are adopted in this study to examine the defects,melt pool shape,and primary dendrite spacing of the SLM-manufactured 316 L stainless steel,because it reflects the combined effect of process parameters and material features.It is found that the number of large defects decreases with increasing E_(0)^(*) due to enough heat input during the SLM process,but it will show an increasing trend when excessive heat input(i.e.,utilizing a high E_(0)^(*))is imported into the powder bed.The q^(*) plays an important role in controlling maximum temperature rising in the SLM process,and in turn,it affects the number of large defects.A large q^(*) value results in a low value of absolute frequency of large defects,whereas a maximum value of absolute frequency of large defects is achieved at a low q^(*) even if E_(0)^(*) is very high.The density of the built parts is greater at a higher q^(*) when E_(0)^(*)remains constant.Increasing the melt pool depth at relatively low value of E_(0)^(*) enhances the relative density of the parts.A narrow,deep melt pool can be easily generated at a high q^(*) when E_(0)^(*) is sumciently high,but it may increase melt pool instability and cause keyhole defects.It is revealed that a low E_(0)^(*) can lead to a high cooling rate,which results in a refined primary dendrite spacing.Relatively low E_(0)^(*) is emphasized in selecting the process parameters for the tensile test sample fabrication.It shows that excellent tensile properties,namely ultimate tensile strength,yield strength,and elongation to failure of 773 MPa,584 MPa,and 46%,respectively,can be achieved at a relatively low E_(0)^(*) without heat treatment.
基金
supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11772344)
the National Key R&D Program of China(Project No.2016YFB1100700)。