Research Article

Determination of Anisotropic Mechanical Properties for Materials Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Table 5

Set 2: instructions for treatment (S + A).

HT#DescriptionConditionsHolding temperatureHolding timeCooling

1Homogenization and solution treatmentArgon atmosphere. Fast heating to the target temperature980°C1 hrAir cool
2AgeingVacuum/argon atmosphere. Fast heating to the target temperature720°C8 hrFurnace cool to 620°C within 2 hours
3AgeingVacuum/argon atmosphere. Fast heating to the target temperature620°C8 hrAir cool