The invention relates to an electric pulse aftertreatment method and device for improving the performance of a
metal component. The method comprises the steps that electric pulse crack arresting treatment is carried out on an initial component, then electric pulse
quenching treatment is carried out, and finally two times of electric pulse
tempering are carried out. The device comprises a telescopic multi-head
electrode support, multiple
electrode clamp blocks distributed at the vertexes and the center in a
square shape, a lead screw and nut transmission mechanism and a dual spray head
quenching device. By means of the electric pulse device, the problems that traditional electric pulse aftertreatment equipment has limitations to large-size components, and
quenching of the surfaces of the components is not even are solved. By means of the electric pulse aftertreatment process, a low-defect, even and ultrafine isometric
crystal structure is obtained, the
residual stress is reduced under the situation that crystals are not grown up, and the comprehensive performance of the
laser additive manufacturing
metal component is improved. According to the electric pulse aftertreatment method and device, traditional heat treatment equipment such as a resistance furnace is not needed, aftertreatment procedures and
energy consumption are reduced, the aftertreatment process is more environment-friendly and is simple and easy to do, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.