PhD Studentship: Engineering: Additive Manufacture: LB-PBF SS316 Powder Oxygen Content Effects on Microstructure, Fatigue and Toughness
Swansea University
United Kingdom
Summary
PhD position: investigate how oxygen content in LB-PBF SS316 powder affects heat treatment, microstructure, fatigue life, and fracture toughness. Develop improved powder production and recovery strategies to reduce oxygen content and enhance additive manufacturing performance.