Author:Mathoho, Ipfi; Akinlabi, ET; Arthur, Nana KK; Tlotleng, Monnamme; Masina, Bathusile NDate:Mar 2019This study investigated the effect of laser peening on the surface integrity (surface roughness, microstructure and microhardness) of 17-4 PH stainless steel components which were built through the direct energy deposition (DED). Additive ...Read more
Author:Sibisi, PN; Popoola, API; Kanyane, LR; Fatoba, OS; Adesina, OS; Arthur, Nana KK; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Mar 2019Failure of engineering components on application is mainly a result of poor surface behavior of materials under certain conditions. Titanium and its alloys have numerous beneficial properties including light weight, high strength and excellent ...Read more
Author:Ngoveni, AS; Popoola, API; Arthur, Nana KK; Pityana, Sisa LDate:Mar 2019This paper focus on the experimental analyses and modelling of the residual stresses build up during laser additive manufacturing by Laser Engineered Net Shaping. Currently, additive manufactured parts employ heat treatment for the reduction ...Read more