The properties of lattice structures manufactured using selective laser melting

Y. Shen, W. J. Cantwell, R. Mines, K. Ushijima

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Abstract

This paper outlines the findings of an on-going research study investigating the properties of a range of steel and titanium-based micro-lattice structures manufactured using the selective laser melting (SLM) technique. Initially, tension tests have been conducted on strands manufactured at different build angles. Micro-lattice block structures, with struts oriented at +/-45 o were then tested in compression at quasi-static rates of loading. The failure mechanisms have been investigated using both optical and scanning electron microscopy. These tests have highlighted the attractive properties offered by these complex architectures.

Original languageBritish English
Title of host publicationMaterials and Manufacturing Technologies XIV
Pages386-391
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event14th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, AMPT 2011 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 13 Jul 201116 Jul 2011

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume445
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, AMPT 2011
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period13/07/1116/07/11

Keywords

  • Compression
  • Micro-lattice
  • Selective laser melting
  • Steel
  • Titanium

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