Effect of post-processing heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of wire arc additively manufactured 15-5 PH martensitic stainless steel
Abstract
This paper investigates the directed energy deposition (DED) of 15-5 PH stainless steel followed by post-processing through solution annealing and precipitation hardening (PH) to enhance microstructural homogeneity and mechanical performance. A parametric study was conducted to evaluate the effects of solution annealing and aging under various temperature and time combinations. Material characterization was performed in the as-deposited, solution-annealed, and precipitation-hardened conditions using microscopy, hardness testing, tensile testing, and impact toughness measurements. The as-deposited microstructure consisted primarily of martensitic laths with retained δ-ferrite. Optimization of the solution annealing treatment was essential to achieve a homogeneous austenitic microstructure prior to aging. Following precipitation hardening, the material exhibited mechanical properties comparable to those of conventionally manufactured 15-5 PH stainless steel.
Keywords
Direct Energy Deposition - Arc (DED-Arc), heat treatment, microstructure, mechanical properties, 15-5 PH martensitic stainless steel
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