Additive manufacturing of titanium-based alloys- A review of methods, properties, challenges, and prospects

The development of materials for biomedical, aerospace, and automobile industries has been a significant area of research in recent years. Various metallic materials, including steels, cast iron, nickel-based alloys, and other metals with exceptional mechanical properties, have been reportedly utilized for fabrication in these industries. However, titanium and its alloys have proven to be outstanding due to their enhanced properties. The β-titanium alloys with reduced modulus compared with the human bone have found more usage in the biomedical industry. In contrast, the α and α+β titanium alloys are more utilized to fabricate parts in the automobile and aerospace industries due to their relatively lightweight.…

• NR
  National Research Foundation
• UO
  University of Johannesburg