Additive Manufacturing of Al Alloys and Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs)

In this chapter a large description of additive manufacturing techniques for obtaining Al alloys and Al matrix composites is given. Results on mechanical properties, roughness and microstructure achievable with such fabrication route on Al alloys are reported

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