@misc{GruegerJenschDittrichetal., author = {Gr{\"u}ger, Lennart and Jensch, Felix and Dittrich, Fabian and H{\"a}rtel, Sebastian}, title = {On the creation of a material bond between L-PBF-manufactured AZ91 and Ti-6Al-4V components in the context of medical applications}, series = {Materials}, volume = {17}, journal = {Materials}, number = {18}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, issn = {1996-1944}, doi = {10.3390/ma17184667}, abstract = {Within the scope of these investigations, the feasibility of a material bond between Ti-6Al-4V and the magnesium alloy AZ91 is analyzed. Ti-6Al-4V is frequently used for implants due to its biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, and specific strength. However, depending on the surface quality, the attachment behavior of the bone to the implant varies. Magnesium implants promote the regeneration of bone tissue and biodegrade as the bone tissue heals. Combining the properties of both materials in one implant enables a reduced implant volume and increased stability. For this reason, this study aims to demonstrate the feasibility of creating a material bond between the materials Ti-6Al-4V and AZ91. For this purpose, Ti-6Al-4V truncated cones and AZ91 sleeves were produced using the additive manufacturing process of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). The as-built sleeves were then pressed onto machined truncated cones. Since zinc serves as a lubricant and has good diffusion properties with the materials used as a result of heat treatment, a comparison was made between zinc-coated and the as-built Ti-6Al-4V samples. This showed that a bond was created after hot isostatic pressing and that the push-out force could be increased by more than 4.5 times. Consequently, a proof of feasibility was demonstrated, and a high potential for applications in medical technology was shown.}, language = {en} } @misc{AlimovSviridovSydowetal., author = {Alimov, Artem and Sviridov, Alexander and Sydow, Benjamin and Jensch, Felix and H{\"a}rtel, Sebastian}, title = {Additive Manufacturing of Hot-Forming Dies Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Wire Arc Direct Energy Deposition Technologies}, series = {Metals}, volume = {13}, journal = {Metals}, number = {11}, issn = {2075-4701}, doi = {10.3390/met13111842}, abstract = {Additive technologies are now widely used for the production of complex precise parts and have high potential for the production of forming dies. In this work, hot-forming dies optimized for additive manufacturing were developed and produced with wire arc direct energy deposition (WA-DED) and laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) technologies. The concept of lightweight hot-forming dies with a 2D-lattice structure was developed, which reduced the weight of each die by 56\%, from 14.2 kg to 6.1 kg, in production using L-PBF. Maraging/precipitation-hardened steel 17-4PH was used as an alternative to traditional hot-working steels with slightly lower mechanical properties and a much higher processability in the additive manufacturing process. The workability of the manufactured dies was confirmed by forging tests on an industrial screw press.}, language = {en} } @misc{GruegerSzyndlerJenschetal., author = {Gr{\"u}ger, Lennart and Szyndler, Joanna and Jensch, Felix and H{\"a}rtel, Sebastian}, title = {Porosity analysis of L-PBF manufactured AZ91D components}, series = {Materials research proceedings}, volume = {54}, journal = {Materials research proceedings}, publisher = {Materials Research Forum LLC}, address = {Millersville, PA}, isbn = {978-1-64490-359-9}, issn = {2474-395X}, doi = {10.21741/9781644903599-22}, pages = {199 -- 208}, abstract = {Several materials for joint replacement parts approved in medical technology are being investigated. Magnesium alloys are very suitable for implants due to the similar strength properties between magnesium alloys and human bone. Therefore, the present work aims to examine the parameters for producing the magnesium alloy AZ91D. For this purpose, 16 samples were manufactured with varying laser power and exposure speed and examined using µCT analyses. As a result, densities between 99.56 and 95.21 percent were achieved. The samples with the lowest density were subjected to a HIP process to increase the relative density. However, a further µCT analysis revealed only minor positive effects of the HIP process. An analysis of the number and size of the pores indicates that the pores bonded together instead of being closed.}, language = {en} } @misc{SviridovAlimovJenschetal., author = {Sviridov, Alexander and Alimov, Artem and Jensch, Felix and Dubinin, Sergej and H{\"a}rtel, Sebastian}, title = {Influence of surface quality on performance of forging dies produced by additive manufacturing the role of post-processing in LPBF-manufactured X55 steel}, series = {Materials research proceedings}, volume = {54}, journal = {Materials research proceedings}, publisher = {Materials Research Forum LLC}, address = {Millersville, PA}, isbn = {978-1-64490-359-9}, issn = {2474-395X}, doi = {10.21741/9781644903599-27}, pages = {245 -- 253}, abstract = {Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) has become a key technology in additive manufacturing (AM), enabling the production of highly complex geometries and is increasingly applied in serial production. With the continuous expansion of processable materials, LPBF is now also being considered for the manufacturing of forging dies. However, LPBF application for tool steels such as H11 is limited by their susceptibility to hot cracking. Maraging steels like X55 present a promising alternative due to their superior resistance to such defects. A major advantage of this technology for forging dies lies in the potential elimination of extensive machining required to refine rough as-built surfaces, thereby streamlining and accelerating the production process. Achieving this goal requires systematic investigations into non-machining post-processing techniques for targeted surface modifications, along with a comprehensive evaluation of mechanical properties and surface integrity after post-processing. This study examines the influence of different post-processing methods on the surface quality, mechanical properties, and tribological behavior of LPBF-manufactured X55 (1.2709) specimens. To evaluate surface roughness and mechanical performance, slope specimens and tensile specimens were analyzed in different conditions: as-built, mechanically machined, sandblasted, and treated via Hirtisition®. Additionally, flat dies were produced and subjected to ring compression tests to determine friction factors under varying surface and lubrication conditions. The findings emphasize the crucial role of post-processing in optimizing the surface quality and functional performance of LPBF-manufactured forging tools, offering valuable insights for their further development.}, language = {en} }