Use of compression test to determine the Young’s modulus of the titanium alloy Ti6Al4V manufactured via direct metal laser sintering

Abstract

The research is dedicated to determine one of the most important mechanical properties which is the Young’s modulus. Its value is crucial for clearly explaining and understanding the results of any mechanical loading experiment. Three cylindrical samples of 15 mm height and 7.5 mm diameter were designed using SpaceClaim application in the ANSYS Software and then 3D printed using Direct Metal Laser Sintering via EOS M 290 3D printer. The specimens were then tested under compression in order to determine the value of the Young’s modulus for titanium alloy of grade 23 (Ti, Al, V, O, N, C, H, Fe, Y). The finite element method was executed using ANSYS mechanical to run a comparison between laboratory results with nominal results of the Young’s modulus. Young’s modulus value is affected by the 3D printing accuracy and quality, the material’s quality as well; however, the deviation is within 10%.