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1.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ALUMINIUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17995968
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-10
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Shahani, Ravi

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201...20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said method being characterized in that the part has a specific grain structure. The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201...20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said method being characterized in that the part has a specific grain structure. The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of this method and an alternative method. The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201...20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said method being characterized in that the part has a specific grain structure. The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of this method and an alternative method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method of the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with exceptional properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 1/05 - Metallic powder characterised by the size or surface area of the particles
  • B22F 1/142 - Thermal or thermo-mechanical treatment
  • B22F 1/065 - Spherical particles
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties

2.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ALUMINIUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17995967
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-05-10
First Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Shahani, Ravi

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said filler metal consisting of an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: Zr, in a mass fraction of 0.60 to 1.40%, Mn, in a mass fraction of 2.00 to 5.00%, Ni, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%, Cu, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%. The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said filler metal consisting of an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: Zr, in a mass fraction of 0.60 to 1.40%, Mn, in a mass fraction of 2.00 to 5.00%, Ni, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%, Cu, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of the method. The invention relates to a method for producing a part, comprising the production of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), each layer being produced by depositing a metal (25) called filler metal, said filler metal consisting of an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: Zr, in a mass fraction of 0.60 to 1.40%, Mn, in a mass fraction of 2.00 to 5.00%, Ni, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%, Cu, in a mass fraction of 1.00 to 5.00%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by means of the method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method of the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with exceptional properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 1/12 - Metallic powder containing non-metallic particles

3.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17774313
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-11-18
First Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Altenberend, Jochen
  • Shahani, Ravi

Abstract

Process for manufacturing a part (20) including a formation of successive metal layers (201 . . . 20n), which are superimposed on each other, each layer being formed by depositing a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to a supply of energy so as to become molten and to constitute, upon solidifying, said layer, the process being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy including the following alloy elements (% by weight); Mg: 2.0%-5.0%; Zr: 0.5%-1.0%; Fe: 0.6%-3.0%; optionally Zn: ≤0.5%; optionally Cu: ≤0.5%; other alloy elements, in total ≤4.0%, and individually ≤1.0%; impurities: <0.05% individually, and in total <0.15%; remainder aluminum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/06 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent
  • C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • C22F 1/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding

4.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17430650
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-02-13
First Publication Date 2022-07-07
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a part including a formation of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a digital model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), called filler metal, the filler metal being subjected to an energy input so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, wherein the filler metal is in the form of a powder (25), whose exposure to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n), the method being characterized in that the filler metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: Ni, according to a weight fraction from 1 to 8%, preferably from 2 to 7%; Zr, according to a weight fraction from 0.3 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 2.5%; optionally V, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 2%; optionally Cu, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 7%, preferably from 2 to 7%; optionally Fe, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%. The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a part including a formation of successive solid metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a digital model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), called filler metal, the filler metal being subjected to an energy input so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, wherein the filler metal is in the form of a powder (25), whose exposure to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n), the method being characterized in that the filler metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: Ni, according to a weight fraction from 1 to 8%, preferably from 2 to 7%; Zr, according to a weight fraction from 0.3 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 2.5%; optionally V, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 2%; optionally Cu, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 7%, preferably from 2 to 7%; optionally Fe, according to a weight fraction from 0 à 3%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method according to the invention, allows obtaining parts with remarkable features.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding

5.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17430589
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-02-13
First Publication Date 2022-04-28
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Shahani, Ravi

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a part (20) including a formation of successive metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer being formed by the deposition of a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to an energy input so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy including the following alloy elements (weight %): Ni: >3% and ≤7%; Fe: 0%-4%; optionally Zr: ≤0.5%; optionally Si: ≤0.5%; optionally Cu: ≤1%; optionally Mg: ≤0.5%; other alloy elements: <0.1% individually, and <0.5% all in all; impurities: <0.05% individually, and <0.15% all in all; the remainder consisting of aluminum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/20 - Direct sintering or melting
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B22F 7/00 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

6.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PART FROM ALUMINIUM ALLOY, THE ALLOY COMPRISING AT LEAST ZIRCONIUM AND MAGNESIUM

      
Application Number 17424671
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-24
First Publication Date 2022-04-21
Owner C-TEC CONSTELLIUM TECHNOLOGY CENTER (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Shahani, Ravi

Abstract

An object of the invention is a method for manufacturing a part including a formation of successive metallic layers (201, . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer being formed by the deposition of a filler metal (15, 35), the filler metal being subjected to an energy supply so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 35) is an aluminum alloy including the following alloy elements, in weight percents: Mg: 0%-6%; Zr: 0.7%-2.5%, preferably according to a first variant >1% and ≤2.5%; or preferably according to a second variant 0.7-2%; and possibly 0.7-1.6%; and possibly 0.7-1.4%; and possibly 0.8-1.4%; and possibly 0.8-1.2%; at least one alloy element selected from Fe, Cu, Mn, Ni and/or La: at least 0.1%, preferably at least 0.25%, more preferably at least 0.5% per element; impurities: <0.05% individually, and preferably <0.15% all in all.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/06 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • C22F 1/047 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with magnesium as the next major constituent
  • B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding

7.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17277724
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-09-19
First Publication Date 2022-04-14
Owner C-TEC CONSTELLIUM TECHNOLOGY CENTER (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

Process for manufacturing a part (20), comprising a formation of successive metal layers (201 . . . 20n) which are superimposed on each other, each layer describing a pattern which is defined on the basis of a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposit of a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to a supply of energy so as to become molten and to constitute, upon solidifying, said layer, the process being characterised in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements (% by weight): Cu: 5%-8%; Mg: 4%-8%; optionally Si: 0%-8%; optionally Zn: 0%-10%; and other elements: <2% individually, the other elements comprising: Sc and/or Fe and/or Mn and/or Ti and/or Zr and/or V and/or Cr and/or Ni; impurities: <0.05% individually, and in total <0.15%; the remainder being aluminium.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/16 - Alloys based on aluminium with copper as the next major constituent with magnesium
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon

8.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17424285
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-01-24
First Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner C-TEC CONSTELLIUM TECHNOLOGY CENTER (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a part 20 including a formation of successive metallic layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer being formed by the deposition of a filler metal (15, 25), the filler metal being subjected to an energy input so as to melt and constitute, when solidifying, said layer, the method being characterized in that the filler metal (15, 25) is an aluminum alloy including the following alloy elements (weight %): Zr: 0.5% to 2.5%, preferably according to a first variant 0.8 to 2.5%, more preferably 1 to 2.5%, still more preferably 1.3 to 2.5%; or preferably according to a second variant 0.5 to 2%, more preferably 0.6 to 1.8%, more preferably 0.6 to 1.6%, more preferably 0.7 to 1.5%, more preferably 0.8 to 1.5%, more preferably 0.9 to 1.5%, still more preferably 1 to 1.4%; Fe: 0% to 3%, preferably 0.5% to 2.5%; preferably according to a first variant 0.8 to 2.5%, preferably 0.8 to 2%, more preferably 0.8 to 1.2; or preferably according to a second variant 1.5 to 2.5%, preferably 1.6 to 2.4%, more preferably 1.7 to 2.3%; optionally Si: ≤0.3%, preferably ≤0.2%, more preferably ≤0.1%; optionally Cu: ≤0.5%, preferably 0.05 to 0.5%, preferably 0.1 to 0.4%; optionally Mg: ≤0.2%, preferably ≤0.1%, preferably <0.05%; Other alloy elements <0.1% individually, and <0.5% all in all; impurities: <0.05% individually, and <0.15% all in all; the remainder consisting of aluminum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

9.

Process for manufacturing an aluminum alloy part

      
Application Number 17282285
Grant Number 11692240
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-03
First Publication Date 2021-10-28
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

n). The process is characterized in that the solder (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: —Fe, in a weight fraction of from 1 to 3.7%, preferably from 1 to 3.6%; —Zr and/or Hf and/or Er and/or Sc and/or Ti, in a weight fraction of from 0.5 to 4%, preferably from 1 to 4%, more preferably from 1.5 to 3.5%, even more preferably from 1.5 to 2% each, and in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 4%, preferably less than or equal to 3%, more preferably less than or equal to 2% in total; —Si, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%; —V, in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4%, preferably from 0.5 to 3%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable features.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 1/00 - Making non-ferrous alloys
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 10/00 - Additive manufacturing of workpieces or articles from metallic powder
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • B22F 12/41 - Radiation means characterised by the type, e.g. laser or electron beam
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • C21D 1/18 - Hardening; Quenching with or without subsequent tempering
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • B22F 10/22 - Direct deposition of molten metal
  • B22F 10/25 - Direct deposition of metal particles, e.g. direct metal deposition [DMD] or laser engineered net shaping [LENS]
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing

10.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING ALUMINIUM ALLOY PARTS

      
Application Number 17257443
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-04-05
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

There is provided a method for manufacturing a part (20) including a formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a digital model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as a solder, the solder being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and, in solidifying, to constitute said layer, wherein the solder takes the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
  • B22F 3/15 - Hot isostatic pressing
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • C22C 21/14 - Alloys based on aluminium with copper as the next major constituent with silicon
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing

11.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17258652
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-07-08
First Publication Date 2021-09-02
Owner C-TEC CONSTELLiUM TECHNOLOGY CENTER (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part, involving forming consecutive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n) that are stacked on top of one another, each layer describing a pattern defined on the basis of a numerical model {M), each layer being formed by depositing a metal (25), referred to as filling metal, the filling metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and constitute said layer upon solidifying, the filling metal being in the form of a powder (25) that is exposed to an energy beam (32), resulting in melting followed by solidification such that a solid layer (201 . . . 20n) is formed, the process being characterized in that the filling metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: —Ni, in a moiety of 1 to 6%, preferably 1 to 5.5%, more preferably 2 to 5.5%; —Cr, in a moiety of 1 to 7%, preferably 3 to 6.5%; —Zr, in a moiety of 0.5 to 4%, preferably 1 to 3%; —Fe, in a moiety of no more than 1%, preferably between 0.05 and 0.5%, more preferably between 0.1 and 0.3%; —Si, in a moiety of no more than 1%, preferably no more than 0.5%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by said process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable features.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • C22C 32/00 - Non-ferrous alloys containing at least 5% by weight but less than 50% by weight of oxides, carbides, borides, nitrides, silicides or other metal compounds, e.g. oxynitrides, sulfides, whether added as such or formed in situ
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing

12.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINIUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17253393
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-06-24
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Jarry, Philippe

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part comprising a formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined using a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as solder, the solder being subjected to an input of energy so as to start to melt and to constitute, by solidifying, said layer, wherein the solder takes the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n), the process being characterized in that the solder (25) is an aluminium alloy comprising at least the following alloy elements: —Si; in a weight fraction of from 0 to 4%, preferably from 0.5% to 4%, more preferably from 1% to 4% and more preferably still from 1% to 3%; —Fe in a weight fraction of from 1% to 15%, preferably from 2% to 10%; —V in a fraction of from 0 to 5%, preferably from 0.5% to 5%, more preferentially from 1% to 5%, and more preferentially still from 1% to 3%; at least one element chosen from Ni, La and/or Co, in a weight fraction of from 0.5% to 15%, preferably from 1% to 10%, more preferably from 3% to 8% each for Ni and Co, in a weight fraction of from 1% to 10%, preferably from 3% to 8% for La, and in a weight fraction of less than or equal to 15%, preferably less than or equal to 12% in total. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • B23K 26/34 - Laser welding for purposes other than joining
  • B23K 26/354 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring for surface treatment by melting

13.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17282326
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-03
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner C-TEC CONSTELLIUM TECHNOLOGY CENTER (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part comprising the formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n) that are stacked on top of one another, each layer describing a pattern defined using a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as solder, the solder being subjected to an input of energy so as to start to melt and to constitute, by solidifying, said layer, wherein the solder takes the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification so as to form a solid layer (201 . . . 20n). The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable features.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • B22F 10/64 - Treatment of workpieces or articles after build-up by thermal means
  • B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon

14.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINIUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 17282262
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-10-03
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

A process for manufacturing a part comprising a formation of successive metal layers, superimposed on one another, wherein each layer is formed by the deposition of a filler metal, the filler metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and to constitute said layer by solidifying, the process being characterized in that the filler metal is an aluminium alloy comprising the following alloy elements (% by weight):—Fe: 2% to 8%, and preferably 2% to 6%, more preferentially 3% to 5%;—optionally Zr: 0.5% to 2.5% or 0.5% to 2% or 0.7% to 1.5%;—optionally Si: <1%, or even <0.5% or even <0.2% or even <0.05%;—optionally Cu: 0.5%, or even <0.2%, or even <0.05%;—optionally Mg: 0.2%, preferably 0.1%, preferably <0.05%;—optionally other alloy elements <0.1% individually and in total <0.5%;—impurities: <0.05%, or even <0.01% individually, and in total <0.15%; remainder aluminium.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 10/20 - Direct sintering or melting
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium

15.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 16612045
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-04-26
First Publication Date 2021-05-27
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Jarry, Philippe
  • Ledoux, Marine
  • Prigent, Jocelyn

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as a filler metal, the filer metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and constitute, by solidifying, said layer, wherein the filler metal takes the form of a powder (25), of which the exposure to an energy beam (32) results in a melting followed by a solidification in such a way as to form a solid layer (201, . . . 20n), the method being characterized in that the filler metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: Si, according to a weight fraction from 4% to 20%; Fe, according to a weight fraction from 2% to 15%. The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model (M), each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (25), referred to as a filler metal, the filer metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and constitute, by solidifying, said layer, wherein the filler metal takes the form of a powder (25), of which the exposure to an energy beam (32) results in a melting followed by a solidification in such a way as to form a solid layer (201, . . . 20n), the method being characterized in that the filler metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: Si, according to a weight fraction from 4% to 20%; Fe, according to a weight fraction from 2% to 15%. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this method. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing method according to the invention, makes it possible to obtain parts with remarkable mechanical performance, while still obtained a method of which the productivity is advantageous.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
  • B22F 10/28 - Powder bed fusion, e.g. selective laser melting [SLM] or electron beam melting [EBM]
  • C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
  • B23K 26/144 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring using a fluid stream, e.g. a jet of gas, in conjunction with the laser beam; Nozzles therefor the fluid stream containing particles, e.g. powder
  • B23K 26/323 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved involving parts made of dissimilar metallic material
  • B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding

16.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM-CHROMIUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 16968048
Status Pending
Filing Date 2019-02-07
First Publication Date 2021-02-04
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor Chehab, Bechir

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part, comprising the formation of successive solid metal layers (201 . . . 20n) that are stacked on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model (M)), each layer being formed by depositing a metal (25), referred to as filling metal, the filling metal being subjected to an input of energy so as to melt and form said layer by solidifying, in which process the filling metal is provided in the form of a powder (25), the exposure of which to an energy beam (32) results in melting followed by solidification such that a solid layer (201 . . . 20n) is formed, the process being characterized in that the filling metal (25) is an aluminum alloy comprising at least the following alloying elements: −2 to 10% by weight of Cr; −0 to 5% by weight, preferably 0.5 to 5% by weight, of Zr. The invention also relates to a part obtained by this process. The alloy used in the additive manufacturing process according to the invention makes it possible to obtain parts having remarkable mechanical properties, while obtaining a process that has an advantageous output.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • C22F 1/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding
  • B23K 15/00 - Electron-beam welding or cutting

17.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALUMINUM ALLOY PART

      
Application Number 16604527
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-04-05
First Publication Date 2020-05-21
Owner C-TEC Constellium Technology Center (France)
Inventor
  • Chehab, Bechir
  • Bes, Bernard
  • Chabriol, Christophe
  • Ledoux, Marine
  • Odievre, Thierry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a part (20) comprising a formation of successive metal layers (201 . . . 20n), superimposed on one another, each layer describing a pattern defined from a numerical model, each layer being formed by the deposition of a metal (15, 25), referred to as a filling metal, the filling metal being subjected, at a pressure greater than 0.5 times the atmospheric pressure, to an input of energy so as to melt and constitute said layer, the process being characterized in that the filling metal is an aluminium alloy of the 2xxx series, comprising the following alloying elements: Cu, in a weight fraction of between 3% and 7%; Mg, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%; at least one element, or at least two elements or even at least three elements chosen from: Mn, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.8%; Ti, in a weight fraction of between 0.01% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.3%; V, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in the preferred manner of at most 0.3%; Zr, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in a preferred manner of at most 0.3%; Cr, in a weight fraction of between 0.05% and 2%, preferably of at most 1% and in the preferred manner of at most 0.3%; and optionally at least one element, or at least two elements or even at least three elements chosen from: Ag, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%; Li, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 2%, preferably 0.5% and 1.5%; Zn, in a weight fraction of between 0.1% and 0.8%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 7/00 - Manufacture of composite layers, workpieces, or articles, comprising metallic powder, by sintering the powder, with or without compacting
  • C22C 1/04 - Making non-ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • C22F 1/057 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with copper as the next major constituent
  • B22F 3/105 - Sintering only by using electric current, laser radiation or plasma
  • B23K 15/00 - Electron-beam welding or cutting
  • B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
  • C22C 21/16 - Alloys based on aluminium with copper as the next major constituent with magnesium
  • B22F 3/15 - Hot isostatic pressing
  • B23K 26/342 - Build-up welding
  • B23K 35/02 - Rods, electrodes, materials, or media, for use in soldering, welding, or cutting characterised by mechanical features, e.g. shape
  • B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
  • B22F 3/24 - After-treatment of workpieces or articles
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing