Publication Type
Journal
Journal Name
Scripta Materialia
Publication Date
Page Numbers
33 to 36
Volume
145
Abstract
Ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) is a solid-state manufacturing technique employing principles of ultrasonic welding coupled with mechanized tape layering to fabricate fully functional parts. However, UAM-fabricated parts often exhibit a reduction in strength when loaded normal to the welding interfaces (Z-direction). Here, the effect of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) on UAM builds of aluminum alloy was explored. Tensile testing and microstructure characterization were conducted; it was established that HIP eliminated the brittle Z-direction fracture and improved the strength and ductility of the Z-direction specimens. HIP eliminated voids and produced recrystallized structure; however, welding interfaces survived the HIP treatment.
