On the Effect of Powder Particles on Tool Wear and Surface Roughness in Hybrid Additive Manufacturing of Inconel 718
Sommer D, Safi A, Esen C, Hellmann R (2026)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2026
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Book Volume: 14
Article Number: 466
Journal Issue: 5
Abstract
We report on tool wear and surface roughness for hybrid additive manufacturing of Inconel 718 components. The hybrid additive manufacturing comprises laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB/M) and an in situ high-speed milling process, i.e., milling is performed within the powderbed, which deteriorates the surface quality by additionally occurring wear mechanisms. Therefore, in this comparative study milling path suction is used to improve tool wear characteristics and thus enhance surface quality. As a result, we quantify the improvement of the maximum tool life according to the flank wear, which is granted by the milling path suction. Additionally, the dominant wear mechanisms are investigated, revealing adherence and abrasion as the main contributing factors to wear. Furthermore, surface analysis shows an improvement of surface quality by the use of the milling path suction. Specifically, a reduction in surface roughness of hybrid manufactured Inconel 718 components down to a minimum of (Formula presented.) = 0.55 μm is highlighted.
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APA:
Sommer, D., Safi, A., Esen, C., & Hellmann, R. (2026). On the Effect of Powder Particles on Tool Wear and Surface Roughness in Hybrid Additive Manufacturing of Inconel 718. MDPI Machines, 14(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/machines14050466
MLA:
Sommer, David, et al. "On the Effect of Powder Particles on Tool Wear and Surface Roughness in Hybrid Additive Manufacturing of Inconel 718." MDPI Machines 14.5 (2026).
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