Microscopic views of aluminum alloys after 3D printing (IMAGE)

Nagoya University

Microscopic views of aluminum alloys after 3D printing

Caption

Microscopic views of aluminum alloys after 3D printing. Row 1: How the metal melts and solidifies in layers. Row 2: The internal grain structure that affects strength. Row 3: Tiny particles inside the metal that help make it stronger. Row 4: Similar particles at the edges that influence how the material behaves under stress.

Credit

Takata et al., 2025

Usage Restrictions

Credit must be given to the creator.

License

CC BY

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.