Test Methods for Measuring High Temperature Tensile Properties of Subscale Specimen Geometries for Additively Manufactured Metallic Materials

With the rise of additive manufacturing (AM) for metallic materials, concerted efforts are underway to integrate the technology into present and future aerospace systems to enhance performance capability, reduce cost, and minimize production lead-times. One advantage of AM components is the generation of complex and thin-walled geometries for location-specific performance otherwise unachievable through conventional manufacturing means. Yet, as a new manufacturing process, AM leads to unique microstructures that must be properly assessed for material properties and performance.