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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 26, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2014
Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Brian Hann, Avondale, AZ (US);
Daira Legzdina, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Mark C. Morris, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Donald G. Godfrey, Phoenix, AZ (US);
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Abstract
In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method of forming a ceramic reinforced titanium alloy includes the steps of providing, in a pre-alloy powdered form, a ceramic reinforced titanium alloy composition that is capable of achieving a dispersion-strengthened microstructure, directing a low energy density energy beam at a portion of the alloy composition, and forming a ceramic reinforced titanium alloy metal having ceramic particulates of less than 10 μm on a weight-average basis. The step of forming includes the sub-steps of withdrawing the energy beam from the portion of the powdered alloy composition and cooling the portion of the powdered alloy composition at a rate greater than or equal to about 10° F. per second, thereby forming the ceramic reinforced titanium alloy metal.