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Balancing strength and ductility is crucial for structural materials, yet often presents a paradoxical challenge. This research focuses on crafting a unique bimetallic structure, combining non-magnetic, stainless steel 316L (SS316L) with limited strength but enhanced ductility and magnetic, martensitic 17-4 PH with higher strength but lower ductility. Utilizing a powder-based laser-directed energy deposition (L-DED) system, two vertical bimetallic configurations (SS316L/17-4 PH) and a radial bimetallic structure (SS316L core encased in 17-4 PH) were fabricated. Monolithic SS316L, 17-4 PH, and a 50% SS316L/50% 17-4 PH mixture were printed. The printed samples' phase, microstructure, room temperature mechanical properties, and fracture morphology were examined in as-printed conditions. Bimetallic samples exhibited both phases, with a smooth grain transition at the interface. Radial bimetallic samples demonstrated higher mechanical strength than other compositions, except 17-4 PH. These findings showcase the potential of the L-DED approach for creating functional components with tailored mechanical properties.more » « lessFree, publicly-accessible full text available December 31, 2025
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Stainless steel 316L (SS316L) is widely used in fracture management devices. However, SS316L does not offer any bacterial infection resistance and can cause metal-ion sensitivity due to Ni-ions' presence. 17-4PH can emerge as a promising substitute due to the intrinsic antibacterial properties of copper, a 75% reduction in nickel content, and superior mechanical properties. SS316L and 17-4 PH were manufactured using laser-directed energy deposition (LDED). 17-4PH specimens surpassed the compressive strength of SS316L by over 150%. A static magnetic field was generated in 17-4 PH specimens to understand in vitro bone cell-material interactions. In vitro human fetal osteoblast cell culture and bacterial inhibition study using Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were carried out on these specimens with SS316L as control and as-processed and magnetized 17-4 PH as treatments. Results demonstrated that magnetized 17-4 PH exhibited 25% enhancement in hFOB proliferation and 70% reduction in bacterial colonization compared to SS316L.more » « lessFree, publicly-accessible full text available August 31, 2025
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Additive manufacturing (AM) of metals attracts attention because it can produce complex structures in a single step without part-specific tooling. Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), a welding-based method that deposits metal layer by layer, is gaining popularity due to its low cost of operation, feasibility for large-scale part fabrication, and ease of operation. This article presents the fabrication of cylindricalshaped mild steel (ER70S-6) samples with a gas metal arc (MIG)—based hybrid WAAM system. A mechanism for actively cooling the substrate is implemented. Deposition parameters are held constant to evaluate the impact of active cooling on deposition quality, inter-pass cooling time, and internal defects. Surface and volume defects can be seen on the cylindrical sample fabricated without an active cooling setup. Defect quantification and phase analysis are performed. The primary phase formed was α-iron in all samples. Actively cooled deposition cross section showed a 99% decrease of incomplete fusion or porosity, with temperature measured 60 s after deposition averaging 235°C less than non-cooled. Microstructural analysis revealed uniformity along the build direction for actively cooled deposition but non-uniform microstructures without cooling. Hardness decreased by approximately 22HV from the first layer to the final layer in all cases. Property variation can be attributed to the respective processing strategies. The current study has demonstrated that active cooling can reduce production time and porosity while maintaining uniform microstructure along the build direction. Such an approach is expected to enhance the reliability of WAAM-processed parts in the coming days.more » « less