Recycled metal powder for additive manufacturing components
Authors: Simandjuntak, S., Al Hadidi, H. and Anand, M.
Conference: MIMA - Materials, Inspection, Monitoring and Assessment
Dates: 23-25 June 2025
Abstract:Additive manufacturing, such as the laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technique can be implemented to produce complex component at relatively rapid lead time when compared to the traditional manufacturing methods. Recycled powder, that can also be used to additively manufacture (AM) as-built components such as for tooling, moulds, and their replacements, offers significant cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits. Inevitably, there will be notable impacts on the mechanical performance of the AM parts/components. Adverse impact of the usage of 17-4 Precipitate Hardening and Maraging steel recycled powders on the mechanical performances of as-built AM parts/components will be highlighted via case-study presentation. The case study will also deliberate the impact of aqueous solution/cleaning agent on the behaviour and durability of the as-built AM components.
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