Effect of heat treatment on compression behavior, impact toughness, and microstructural characteristics of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V

Key Points

• Compression behavior significantly improves with optimized heat treatment procedures in Ti6Al4V, which enhances structural integrity.
• Impact toughness increases by up to 30% when subjected to specific heat treatments, indicating better resistance to fracture.
• Analysis of microstructural characteristics demonstrates finer grain structures resulting from effective heat treatment, promoting durability.
• These findings highlight potential advancements in additive manufacturing processes for titanium alloys, though further validation is needed.