TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The paper reports an investigation into the mechanical behaviour of hybrid components produced by combining the capabilities of metal injection moulding (MIM) with the laser-based powder bed fusion (PBF) process to produce small series of hybrid components. The research investigates systematically the mechanical properties and the performance of the MIM/PBF interfaces in such hybrid components.Design/methodology/approach The MIM process is employed to fabricate relatively lower cost preforms in higher quantities, whereas the PBF technology is deployed to build on them sections that can be personalised, customised or functionalised to meet specific technical requirements.Findings The results are discussed, and conclusions are made about the mechanical performance of such hybrid components produced in batches and also about the production efficiency of the investigated hybrid manufacturing (HM) route. The obtained results show that the proposed HM route can produce hybrid MIM/PBF components with consistent mechanical properties and interface performance which comply with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.Originality/value The manufacturing of hybrid components, especially by combining the capabilities of additive manufacturing processes with cost-effective complementary technologies, is designed to be exploited by industry because they can offer flexibility and cost advantages in producing small series of customisable products. The findings of this research will contribute to further develop the state of the art in regards to the manufacturing and optimisation of hybrid components.
VL  - 26
IS  - 10
SN  - 1355-2546
DO  - 10.1108/RPJ-10-2019-0256
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-10-2019-0256
AU  - Mehmeti Aldi
AU  - Penchev Pavel
AU  - Lynch Donal
AU  - Vincent Denis
AU  - Maillol Nathalie
AU  - Maurath Johannes
AU  - Bajolet Julien
AU  - Wimpenny David Ian
AU  - Essa Khamis
AU  - Dimov Stefan
PY  - 2020
Y1  - 2020/01/01
TI  - Mechanical behaviour and interface evaluation of hybrid MIM/PBF stainless steel components
T2  - Rapid Prototyping Journal
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 1809
EP  - 1825
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -