Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 62, Issue 15, 1514003(2025)
Effect of Laser Forging on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Thin-Walled Parts
To prepare high-quality aluminum alloy thin-walled parts and extend the service life of marine engineering equipments, the effect of laser forging composite arc additive manufacturing technology on the microstructures, porosities, and mechanical properties of thin-walled parts are studied. The results show that laser forging can effectively promote grain refinement, reduce the number and size of pores, and significantly improve the density of deposited layers and overall manufacturing quality. Microhardness and tensile experimental results show that, compared with thin-walled parts without laser forging process, the microhardness of the thin-walled parts with laser forging technology increases by 21.07%; landscape and portrait tensile strengths increase by 4.62% and 13.63%, respectively; and the elongation after breaking is also significantly improved. Therefore, laser forging can significantly improve the microstructures and mechanical properties of 5083 aluminum alloy thin-wall parts, providing an effective technical way for efficient repair and performance optimization of marine engineering equipment.
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Hu Chen, Jiajie Li, Jingling Zeng, Yongkang Zhang. Effect of Laser Forging on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Thin-Walled Parts[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2025, 62(15): 1514003
Category: Lasers and Laser Optics
Received: Dec. 6, 2024
Accepted: Dec. 25, 2024
Published Online: Jul. 1, 2025
The Author Email: Yongkang Zhang (zykseu@163.com)
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