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Towards use-as-manufactured titanium alloys for additive manufacturing (2024–2027)

Abstract:
Australian manufacturers of 3D printed titanium products face grand challenges in affordably producing useable and reliable as-printed products because the 3D printing process may create unfavourable material characteristics. To ensure products meet acceptance criteria, manufacturers usually apply expensive and timeconsuming post processes such as heat treatment. This project aims to discover how alloy composition can be modified to produce more favourable material characteristics directly from 3D printing, preventing the need for post processing. Australian manufacturers will likely benefit through a streamlined manufacturing process resulting in increased profitability in existing markets as well as expansion into new global markets.
Grant type:
ARC Linkage Projects
Researchers:

  • Dr Michael Bermingham

    Senior Research Fellow
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Matthew Dargusch

    Professor and Assoc Dean Research
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
    Professor
    School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council