A Brief Review of Electron beam melting (EBM) manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V alloy for biomedical applications

Talib Khanjar, Ali; Jasim, Nuha Hadi

doi:10.22055/jomi.2024.7

A Brief Review of Electron beam melting (EBM) manufacturing of Ti-6Al-4V alloy for biomedical applications

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

Ali Talib Khanjar ¹

Nuha Hadi Jasim ²

¹ Department of Engineering Materials, college of engineering, University of Basra, Basra, Iraq

² Department of energy materials, college of engineering, university of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq.

10.22055/jomi.2024.7

Abstract

The The aim Electron beam melting (EBM) is a rapidly evolving additive manufacturing (AM) technology demonstrating immense potential for biomedical applications due to its ability to fabricate complex and high-performance metal components. This review critically examines the current state of EBM for biomedical alloys, focusing on key aspects like material compatibility, process parameters, microstructure and mechanical properties, post-processing, and biological performance. We analyze the advantages and limitations of EBM compared to other AM and traditional manufacturing techniques for medical devices, highlighting its unique capabilities in producing lattice structures and patient-specific implants. Finally, we explore the latest advancements in EBM technology, including novel materials, multi-material printing, and in-situ monitoring, emphasizing their potential for further revolutionizing the field of biocompatible implants and medical devices.

Keywords

Ti-6Al-4V alloy

Laser powder bed fusion

Electron beam melting

Microstructure

Biomedical behavior