A Review of Additively Manufactured Iron-Based Shape Memory Alloys

Qian Sun, Xiaojun Tan, Mingjun Ding, Bo Cao, Takeshi Iwamoto

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Abstract

Iron-based shape memory alloys (Fe-SMAs), traditionally manufactured, are favored in engineering applications owing to their cost-effectiveness and ease of fabrication. However, the conventional manufacturing process of Fe-SMAs is time-consuming and raw-material-wasting. In contrast, additive manufacturing (AM) technology offers a streamlined approach to the integral molding of materials, significantly reducing raw material usage and fabrication time. Despite its potential, research on AMed Fe-SMAs remains in its early stages. This review provides updated information on current AM technologies utilized for Fe-SMAs and their applications. It provides an in-depth discussion on how printing parameters, defects, and post-printing microstructure control affect the mechanical properties and shape memory effect (SME) of AMed Fe-SMAs. Furthermore, this review identifies existing challenges in the AMed Fe-SMA approach and proposes future research directions, highlighting potential areas for development. The insights presented aim to guide improvements in the material properties of AMed Fe-SMAs by optimizing printing parameters and enhancing the SME through microstructure adjustment.

Original languageEnglish
Article number773
JournalCrystals
Volume14
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2024

Keywords

  • additive manufacturing
  • iron-based shape memory alloy
  • microstructure
  • shape memory behavior

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