Effect of Solution Heat Treatment and Aging on the tensile Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Component Manufactured by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 02 | Page : 1 6
    By

    Aniket Mitra,

  • Dippayan Bouri,

  • Harshadip Das,

  • Sagar Kumar Mandal,

  • Savan Kumar,

  • Santu Majumder,

  • Rittika Ghosh,

  • Suraj Yadav,

  • Kaushal Kishore,

  • Srijan Paul,

  • Sarnendu Paul,

  1. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  2. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  3. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  4. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  5. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  6. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  7. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  8. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  9. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  10. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India
  11. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Asansol Engineering College, Asansol, West Bengal, India

Abstract

Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) is a cost-effective technique for fabricating components from the Ti-6Al-4V alloy, known for its high strength and utility in demanding applications. To maximize its strength, the alloy undergoes Solution Treating and Aging heat treatment, comprising three key steps: (i) Solution Treating: The alloy is heated to 950°C (just below the β transus) and held for 1 hour, increasing the β phase proportion. This step sets the foundation for further strengthening in subsequent stages. (ii) Quenching: Rapid cooling in water preserves the β-favored phase from solution treatment. Without rapid cooling, the material would revert to a higher α phase content upon slow cooling. However, this quenching process can introduce residual stresses and unstable structures, like martensite. (iii) Aging: The alloy is held at 530°C for 8 hours, decomposing residual martensite and unstable β phase into stable α and β phases. This controlled transformation enhances the alloy’s mechanical strength, by up to 3.13%.

Keywords: WAAM; Ti-6Al-4V; Solution Treatment and Aging (STA); Tensile Properties

[This article belongs to International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology ]

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Aniket Mitra, Dippayan Bouri, Harshadip Das, Sagar Kumar Mandal, Savan Kumar, Santu Majumder, Rittika Ghosh, Suraj Yadav, Kaushal Kishore, Srijan Paul, Sarnendu Paul. Effect of Solution Heat Treatment and Aging on the tensile Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Component Manufactured by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing. International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology. 2025; 03(02):1-6.
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Aniket Mitra, Dippayan Bouri, Harshadip Das, Sagar Kumar Mandal, Savan Kumar, Santu Majumder, Rittika Ghosh, Suraj Yadav, Kaushal Kishore, Srijan Paul, Sarnendu Paul. Effect of Solution Heat Treatment and Aging on the tensile Properties of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy Component Manufactured by Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing. International Journal of Machine Systems and Manufacturing Technology. 2025; 03(02):1-6. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijmsmt/article=2025/view=214301


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Volume 03
Issue 02
Received 06/05/2025
Accepted 18/06/2025
Published 23/06/2025
Publication Time 48 Days
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