Enhancement of the mechanical performance of stainless steel micro lattice structures using electroless plated nickel coatings
The Eighteenth International Conference of Experimental Mechanics, Brussels, Belçika, 1 - 05 Temmuz 2018, ss.494-499, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
- Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
- Basıldığı Şehir: Brussels
- Basıldığı Ülke: Belçika
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.494-499
- Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The use of nickel electroless plating to enhance the mechanical properties of stainless steel micro lattice structures manufactured using selective laser melting is described. A coating thickness of 17 μm is achieved, and this increases micro lattice specific stiffness by 75% and specific strength by 50%. There is scope for improving the coating process, and hence improving micro lattice mechanical performance. The methodology described here provides a new potential for optimizing micro lattice mechanical performance and can be extended to other cellular materials with different coating technology.