Development of New Al-Ca-Cu-Mn-Zr Alloys for Laser Powder Bed Fusion
The limited thermal stability of conventional aluminium alloys at elevated temperatures restricts their application in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). In this study, a novel Al6Ca3Cu1.8Mn0.4Zr (wt.%) alloy was developed for improved thermal stability via stable intermetallic phases. LPBF processing of gas-atomised powd...