Functional Behavior of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy Fabricated by Laser Metal Deposition
Carlo Alberto Biffi, Jacopo Fiocchi, Ausonio Tuissi, Rick Schildkamp, Constantinos Goulas, Mehrshad Mehrpouya · Springer Science and Business Media LLC · 2025
This study explores the functional performance of NiTi shape memory alloys fabricated by laser metal deposition, highlighting their potential for actuator applications.
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Why this matters
Key findings
- LMD can produce fully dense NiTi shape memory alloy samples.
- The samples exhibited a promising shape memory effect under varying loads and temperatures.
- High-temperature mechanical cycling tests showed stable functional behavior.
- No post-processing heat treatment was required for the additively manufactured samples.
- LMD-fabricated NiTi components are suitable for actuator applications.
What's new
The study highlights the use of laser metal deposition to fabricate NiTi shape memory alloys, demonstrating their functional performance without the need for post-processing.
Limitations
The abstract does not provide details on the specific applications or limitations of the LMD process beyond the scope of the study.
Commercial context
The findings suggest potential for practical applications, but further development and testing may be needed for commercial use.
Publication
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Publication date
- October 21, 2025
- Research type
- Paper
- License
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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