Table 1 Microscopy coupon \((1{c}{m}^{3})\) nomenclature

From: Multi-material laser powder bed fusion: effects of build orientation on defects, material structure and mechanical properties

Microscopy Coupon Nomenclature

Microscopy Coupons Reference Figure

Practical material placement along the Cartesian directions normal to the interfacial plane

(Br, SS)z

“Bronze printed before steel in the z-direction”

(SS, Br)z

“Steel printed before bronze in the z-direction”

(Br, SS)y

“Bronze printed adjacent to steel, with the interfacial plane normal to the y-direction (recoating direction)”

(SS, Br)x

“Steel printed adjacent to bronze, with the interfacial plane normal to the x-direction”

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