Recrystallized laser deposited materials [abstract]

Abstract

This technology is a direct metal deposit with friction a friction stir process that results in a finished aggregated piece with comparable full structural quality to a wholly forged piece. This means that a broken part may be repaired with excellent bonding and strength or a piece may be constructed using rapid prototyping to result in a fully formed piece with completely bonded layers. The inventors showed a Ti-6Al-4V direct metal deposition layer could be formed with forged like characteristics. Potential Areas of Applications: * Metal part repair * Metal part fabrication * Metal part design