Deformation twinning-induced dynamic recrystallization during laser powder bed fusion

Nanotwin formation is observed during laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) of austenitic stainless steels fabricated with various process parameters. Transmission electron microscopy was employed to reveal the nature of such twins, which are formed due to the high strain rapid solidification inherent to LPBF. Dynamic recrystallization (DRX) was also activated during LPBF, and induced by the deformation nanotwins. A thermostatistical model is proposed...