J. Mater. Sci. Technol. ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (2): 242-269.DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2018.09.002

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Progress in additive manufacturing on new materials: A review

Neng Lia, Shuai Huanga, Guodong Zhanga, Renyao Qina, Wei Liua, Huaping Xionga*(), Gongqi Shib, Jon Blackburnb   

  1. a3D Printing Research & Engineering Technology Center, Beijing Institute of Aeronautical Materials, Beijing 100095, China
    bTWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AL, UK
  • Received:2018-04-03 Accepted:2018-04-03 Online:2019-02-05 Published:2018-12-21
  • Contact: Xiong Huaping
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    These authors contributed equally to this work.

Abstract:

Recent efforts and advances in additive manufacturing (AM) on different types of new materials are presented and reviewed. Special attention is paid to the material design of cladding layers, the choice of feedstock materials, the metallurgical behavior and synthesis principle during the AM process, and the resulted microstructures and properties, as well as the relationship between these factors. Thereafter, the trend of development in the future is forecasted, including: Effects of the particles size and size distribution of powders; Approaches for producing fine microstructures; Opportunities for creating new materials by AM; Wide applications in reconditioning of damaged components; Challenges for deep understanding and applications of the AMed new materials. The idea of “Develop Materials” or “Create Materials” by AM is highlighted, but a series of scientific, technological and engineering problems remain to be solved in future.

Key words: Additive manufacturing, Feedstock material, Laser and electron beam melting, Microstructure, Property