Characterization of in-situ alloyed and additively manufactured titanium aluminides

Titanium aluminide components were fabricated using in-situ alloying and layer additive manufacturing based on the gas tungsten arc welding process combined with separate wire feeding of titanium and aluminum elements. The new fabrication process promises significant time and cost saving in comparison to traditional methods. In the present study, issues such as processing parameters, microstructure, and properties are discussed. The results presented here demonstrate the potential to produce full density titanium aluminide components directly using the new technique. 2014 The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and ASM International.