Master's thesis of Engineering: Investigation of material and mechanical properties of laser beam welded (LBW) laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and wrought titanium alloy samples

This research investigates a means of negating such shortcomings and reaping the benefits of both LPBF additive manufacturing and traditional manufacturing methods by joining such parts together using laser welding in the autogenous mode (no fillers required). Based on the literature review conducted in this field and the gaps identified, a two-stage methodology was utilised, as per following.