On the applicability of selective laser melting on pistons for the oil & gas industry: Fatigue limit and fracture toughness of selective laser melted TI6AL4V

Pistons for reciprocating compressors for industrial applications are often made of specialised materials. These prove to have problems with manufacture due to the high quality and short production times needed in combination with a low production volume per design. Additive manufacturing, specifically selective laser melting, could solve the...