CHARACTERISATION AND MONITORING OF TI6AL4V (ELI) POWDER USED IN DIFFERENT SELECTIVE LASER MELTING SYSTEMS

The characterisation and monitoring of Ti6Al4V (ELI) feedstock powder is an essential requirement for the full qualification of medical implants and aerospace components produced in selective laser melting systems. Virgin and reused samples of this powder were characterised by determining their phys...

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Published in:South African Journal of Industrial Engineering
Main Authors: Thejane, Kekeletso, Chikosha, Silethelwe, du Preez, Willie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stellenbosch University 2017-11-01
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Online Access:http://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1853