The additive manufacture processing and machinability of CrMnFeCoNi high entropy alloy

We report a study of the machining characteristics High Entropy Alloy, CrMnFeCoNi (Cantor's Alloy). The alloy in powder form is first used to Additively Manufacture relatively large block by Selective Laser Melting. This provides material for parametric response comparison reference AISI 304L stainless steel, both terms surface finish obtained different parameters, and tool wear. It was found that has fact better machinability than indications from machined are this due plastic behaviour alloy, with good, but not excessive, strength, significant ductility. While may be replicated all HEAs, it shows alloys good can class, early assessment help guide design activities. • been processed SLM following experiments (DoE) achieving high density. No local segregation as-built keeping homogeneity entropy composition. successfully approach minimum roughness defects. space wear have fully characterised.