Table 3 A summary of the improved properties of AISI 304L and 316L stainless steel fabricated by the LMD process.
Ref. | Process Parameters | Target Properties | Substrate Material | Deposited Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Laser power, scan speed, powder feed rate | Corrosion resistance improved | 304L | 304L | |
Laser power, scan speed, powder feed rate | Yield/tensile strength enhanced | 304L | 304L | |
Laser power, scan speed | Hardness, tensile properties improved | 304L | 304L | |
Laser power, scan speed, powder composition | Microstructure, mechanical properties | 316L | 316L | |
Laser power, scan speed, powder feed rate | Defect-free layers, strength improved | 304 | Martensitic | |
Laser power, thermal conditions | Hardness, tensile properties varied | 316L | 316L (wire-fed) |
