Effect of microstructure and defect formation on the bending properties of additive manufactured H13 tool steel

Due to its high strength and wear resistance and good fracture toughness at low and high temperatures, AISI H13 tool steel has been widely used to fabricate components such as injection molds, die casting dies, and hot forging tools. Components with complex geometries can be produced by additive manufacturing (AM); however, the success of this manufacture depends on the formed microstructure and mechanical properties, which are associated with...