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Powder Bed Fusion Metallurgy: Microstructure of Laser-PBF Ti-6Al-4V and 316L

Technical guide to the unique microstructures produced by laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF/SLM). Covers epitaxial grain growth, columnar-to-equiaxed transition, melt pool morphology, residual stress, and heat treatment for Ti-6Al-4V and 316L.