Influence of laser polishing and chemical etching on surface roughness, microstructure, and hardness of as-built Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr alloy produced by laser powder bed fusion
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Abstract
Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr (Ti-5553) parts are used in aerospace applications due to their excellent mechanical and corrosion resistance properties. However, to use additively manufactured Ti-5553 components effectively, surface quality must be improved. This study demonstrates the effective use of laser polishing on laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)-manufactured Ti-5Al-5Mo-5V-3Cr (Ti-5553) parts, resulting in a significant reduction in surface roughness. Initial laser polishing reduced the surface roughness (Sa) from 17.4 to 4.9 μm, with subsequent chemical etching further lowering it to 4.1 μm. Across all tested conditions, Sa values remained within an acceptable range, from 4.9 to 9.7 μm. Microstructural analysis after laser polishing revealed characteristic wave patterns with some discontinuities, while chemical etching made the grain boundaries more visible. A slight reduction in hardness in the laser-polished samples suggests stress relief in the as-built samples, and transmission electron microscopy investigation confirmed that no phase transformation occurred at the polished surface. These findings underscore the effectiveness of laser polishing in enhancing the surface quality of LPBF-manufactured Ti-5553 parts for various applications.
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