This invention relates to the field of Ti2AlNb
alloy manufacturing, and discloses a method for in-situ manufacturing of high-performance Ti2AlNb alloys through particle size-controlled
laser-directed energy deposition (LDED). The method involves controlling the particle size of Ti, Al, and Nb powders, pre-mixing them using a planetary
ball mill, and then using LDED to manufacture high-performance Ti2AlNb alloys in situ. This method allows for thorough melting and mixing of the three types of particles, thereby reducing element enrichment and depletion. Simultaneously, the phase compositions of the top and middle regions of the component are B2 and B2+α2+O phases, respectively, and the uneven heat conduction accelerates the
cooling rate. The higher
melting point Nb particles act as a heterogeneous
nucleation substrate, and the heat released by the negative
enthalpy of mixing alters the local
heat flow direction before the
solid /
liquid interface, thereby changing the original
grain growth direction and ultimately refining the
microstructure. The average tensile strength at
room temperature is 994.5 ± 46.29 MPa. Compared with components manufactured using pre-alloyed
powder, the average UTS is increased by 14%, the grain refinement is 14%, the geometric
dislocation density is increased by 60.8%, and the cost is reduced by approximately 80%.