Table 3.
A summary of the improved properties of AISI 304L and 316L stainless steel fabricated by the LMD process.
| Ref. | Process Parameters | Target Properties | Substrate Material | Deposited Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Laser power, scan speed, powder feed rate | Corrosion resistance improved | 304L | 304L |
| 6 | Laser power, scan speed, powder feed rate | Yield/tensile strength enhanced | 304L | 304L |
| 7 | Laser power, scan speed | Hardness, tensile properties improved | 304L | 304L |
| 12 | Laser power, scan speed, powder composition | Microstructure, mechanical properties | 316L | 316L |
| 17 | Laser power, scan speed, powder feed rate | Defect-free layers, strength improved | 304 | Martensitic |
| 21 | Laser power, thermal conditions | Hardness, tensile properties varied | 316L | 316L (wire-fed) |