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Old 09-06-2016 | 04:35 AM
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I do a lot of Additive Mfg parts. My latest was a tail cone for a T64 turbine engine (yes a flyable engine), with a 1200F EGT. I used powdered 6-4Ti for that one due to the higher temp allowables. It is very weldable as well.

Where these really suck is at fatigue. They behave like a casting, but still very strong. I take it yours was probably EBM?
I assume you only did the turbine casing, front end and tailcone, correct? I could not envision using AM for the turbine/compressor, or anything internal for that matter. Just thinking the amount of post process required to smooth out the surfaces for them to be flyable.

I am now experimenting with Aluminum parts. There are very limited applications for the time being, but the technology keeps expanding.

Cheers on your project!
David