Research on Titanium Alloy by Additive Manufacturing Technology and Its Application Status
Titanium alloys are widely used in various industries as excellent structural and functional materials.However,the increasing complexity of application scenarios has raised higher demands on the processing and manufacturing technology of titanium alloys.Additive manufacturing has emerged as a highly efficient near-net forming method for integrated advanced manufacturing of titanium alloy components in diverse scenarios.Extensive research has been conducted by both domestic and international scholars on additive manufacturing of titanium alloys.In this comprehensive review,recent advancements in additive manufacturing technology for titanium alloys are examined.The progress of additive research on different methods based on the melting process,along with their optimization strategies,is summarized.The focus is on exploring microstructure property characteristics and forming effects of titanium alloys under each additive method.Furthermore,common microstructure defects encountered in additive manufacturing of titanium alloys are discussed,and potential solutions involving suitable processes and alloy designs are proposed.By analyzing the current status and optimization strategies of various additive manufacturing methods for titanium alloys,this review aims to provide valuable insights for the further development of titanium alloy by additive manufacturing technology.It serves as a useful reference for researchers and industry professionals in this field.