Processing and properties of topologically optimised biomedical Ti-24Nb-4Zr-8Sn scaffolds manufactured by selective laser melting

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of the processing parameters on the quality and mechanical properties of a biomedical titanium alloy (Ti-24Nb-4Zr-8Sn) scaffolds fabricated by selective laser melting. Optimal manufacturing parameters were then determined through analysing the pores distribution, geometrical accuracy and the mechanical properties of the produced components. The evaporation of tin during the process is thought to be the main cause of pore generation at higher incident energy densities. Using the optimal processing conditions, the strength of the scaffold reached 51MPa at a scaffold density of <1g/cm3 and a high solid strut relative density of ~99.3%. Fracture surface analysis found that the main reason for strut early failure was the weaknesses of struts caused by the presence of pores as well the thickness of strut and internal unmelted powders.

Document Type

Journal Article

Date of Publication

2015

Faculty

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

Publisher

Elsevier

School

School of Engineering

RAS ID

19447

Comments

Liu, Y. J., Li, X. P., Zhang, L. C., & Sercombe, T. B. (2015). Processing and properties of topologically optimised biomedical Ti–24Nb–4Zr–8Sn scaffolds manufactured by selective laser melting. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 642, 268-278. Available here

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Link to publisher version (DOI)

10.1016/j.msea.2015.06.088