Electropolishing of Ti6Al4V Parts Fabricated by Electron Beam Melting
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Date
2016
Authors
Yang, L.
Wu, Yan
Lassell, Austin
Zhou, Bin
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University of Texas at Austin
Abstract
In this study Ti6Al4V samples fabricated via electron beam melting were subjected to electropolishing under various polishing conditions using the re-designed in-house electropolishing device. The surface finish of the processed samples were characterized, and the tension-tension fatigue properties of the samples were evaluated via experimentation. The results provided preliminary information about the effect of electropolishing on surface crack initiation of the electron beam melted Ti6Al4V parts.