Production of composite articles with a metal matrix by selective laser melting*

ABSTRACT

In this review article, the works devoted to the parts formation from composite materials in the process of selective laser melting are considered. Composite materials are of great interest, as they allow to combine the useful properties of the composite constituent elements and expand parts manufacturing possibilities. Parts manufacturing from composites by selective laser melting (SLM) is interesting because the composite material is formed during the build process. There is a wide opportunity to combine the composition of the raw material for powder. Special attention is paid to composites with TiC-reinforced steel matrix. Carbide is able to improve performance and reduce the weight of the product due to low density. The formation of the composite in the process of SLM is not fully investigated and creates prerequisites for a more in-depth study.

KEYWORDS:

• Additive technologies
• selective laser melting
• composite materials
• metal matrix composites

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Funding

The research for the original work was undertaken with the financial support of the RFFI in the framework of scientific project No. 19-38-90294/19.