A novel technique for reducing lead-time and energy consumption in fabrication of Inconel-625 parts by laser-based metal deposition process

Purpose This paper aims to focus on reducing lead-time and energy consumption for laser-based metal deposition of Inconel-625 superalloy and to investigate the effect of process parameters on microstructure, density, surface roughness, dimensional accuracy and microhardness. Design/methodology/approach Inconel material was deposited on steel substrate by varying process parameters such as laser power, laser scan speed and powder flow rate. The...