Effect of Ti and B4C Inoculation on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Powder Bed Fusion Laser Beam Processed Al–Cu–Mg Alloy: Role of Process Parameters and Heat Treatment
Aluminum alloys with high strength-to-weight ratios are attractive for demanding aerospace and automotive applications. However, processing high-strength alloys, particularly 2xxx, 6xxx, and 7xxx series, by laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) remains challenging due to their high cracking susceptibility. To overcome the...