Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties
Joint Authors
Öchsner, Andreas
Hitzler, Leonhard
Alifui-Segbaya, Frank
Williams, Philipp
Heine, Burkhard
Heitzmann, Michael
Hall, Wayne
Merkel, Markus
Source
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Abstract EN
The limitations of investment casting of cobalt-based alloys are claimed to be less problematic with significant improvements in metal additive manufacturing by selective laser melting (SLM).
Despite these advantages, the metallic devices are likely to display mechanical anisotropy in relation to build orientations, which could consequently affect their performance “in vivo.” In addition, there is inconclusive evidence concerning the requisite composition and postprocessing steps (e.g., heat treatment to relieve stress) that must be completed prior to using the devices.
In the current paper, we evaluate the microstructure of ternary cobalt-chromium-molybdenum (Co-Cr-Mo) and cobalt-chromium-tungsten (Co-Cr-W) alloys built with direct metal printing and LaserCUSING SLM systems, respectively, at 0°, 30°, 60°, and 90° inclinations (Φ) in as-built (AB) and heat-treated (HT) conditions.
The study also examines the tensile properties (Young’s modulus, E; yield strength, RP0.2; elongation at failure, At; and ultimate tensile strength, Rm), relative density (RD), and microhardness (HV5) and macrohardness (HV20) as relevant physicomechanical properties of the alloys.
Data obtained indicate improved tensile properties and HV values after a short and cost-effective heat-treatment cycle of Co-Cr-Mo alloys; however, the process did not homogenize the microstructure of the alloy.
Annealing heat treatment of Co-Cr-W led to significant isotropic characteristics with increased E and At (except for Φ = 90°) in contrast to decreased RP0.2, Rm, and HV values, compared to the AB form.
Similarly, the interlaced weld-bead structures in AB Co-Cr-W were removed during heat treatment, which led to a complete recrystallization of the microstructure.
Both alloys exhibited defect-free microstructures with RD exceeding 99.5%.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hitzler, Leonhard& Alifui-Segbaya, Frank& Williams, Philipp& Heine, Burkhard& Heitzmann, Michael& Hall, Wayne…[et al.]. 2018. Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1121934
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hitzler, Leonhard…[et al.]. Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1121934
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hitzler, Leonhard& Alifui-Segbaya, Frank& Williams, Philipp& Heine, Burkhard& Heitzmann, Michael& Hall, Wayne…[et al.]. Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-Based Dental Alloys: Analysis of Microstructure and Physicomechanical Properties. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1121934
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1121934