A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in 3D-Printed Co-Cr-Based Alloys and Their Applications

Co-Cr-based alloys are outstanding materials widely used in applications ranging from engineering to biomedical devices due to their excellent physico-mechanical properties, chemical stability, and biocompatibility. The demand for these alloys is steadily increasing, prompting a shift from conventio...

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Main Authors: Subhrojyoti Mazumder, Jibin Boban, Afzaal Ahmed
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
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description Co-Cr-based alloys are outstanding materials widely used in applications ranging from engineering to biomedical devices due to their excellent physico-mechanical properties, chemical stability, and biocompatibility. The demand for these alloys is steadily increasing, prompting a shift from conventional fabrication methods, such as casting and subtractive manufacturing, to advanced additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. These modern methods enable the production of complex geometrical shapes with enhanced properties. However, comprehensive information on current trends in 3D printing of Co-Cr-based alloys and their performance in specific applications remains limited. Therefore, the present article addresses this gap by reviewing recent advancements in the AM of Co-Cr-based alloys, offering insights for manufacturers, engineers, and researchers looking to develop optimized products. Key characteristics, including physical, mechanical, tribological, chemical, and biocompatibility properties, are thoroughly discussed, along with their applications, with a focus on potential future developments in this field. The exhaustive outlook of this paper provides a strong basis for future research endeavors in the domain of Co-Cr-alloy part production using AM.
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spelling doaj-art-7c62e4e7c6b34f7ea4a6f85fe6cb4ea62025-08-20T03:14:36ZengMDPI AGJournal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing2504-44942025-05-019516910.3390/jmmp9050169A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in 3D-Printed Co-Cr-Based Alloys and Their ApplicationsSubhrojyoti Mazumder0Jibin Boban1Afzaal Ahmed2Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kanjikode 678623, Kerala, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kanjikode 678623, Kerala, IndiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kanjikode 678623, Kerala, IndiaCo-Cr-based alloys are outstanding materials widely used in applications ranging from engineering to biomedical devices due to their excellent physico-mechanical properties, chemical stability, and biocompatibility. The demand for these alloys is steadily increasing, prompting a shift from conventional fabrication methods, such as casting and subtractive manufacturing, to advanced additive manufacturing (AM) techniques. These modern methods enable the production of complex geometrical shapes with enhanced properties. However, comprehensive information on current trends in 3D printing of Co-Cr-based alloys and their performance in specific applications remains limited. Therefore, the present article addresses this gap by reviewing recent advancements in the AM of Co-Cr-based alloys, offering insights for manufacturers, engineers, and researchers looking to develop optimized products. Key characteristics, including physical, mechanical, tribological, chemical, and biocompatibility properties, are thoroughly discussed, along with their applications, with a focus on potential future developments in this field. The exhaustive outlook of this paper provides a strong basis for future research endeavors in the domain of Co-Cr-alloy part production using AM.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/9/5/169additive manufacturingCo-Cr alloysmicrostructuresmechanical propertiestribological characteristicsbiocompatibility
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additive manufacturing
Co-Cr alloys
microstructures
mechanical properties
tribological characteristics
biocompatibility
title A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in 3D-Printed Co-Cr-Based Alloys and Their Applications
title_full A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in 3D-Printed Co-Cr-Based Alloys and Their Applications
title_fullStr A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in 3D-Printed Co-Cr-Based Alloys and Their Applications
title_full_unstemmed A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in 3D-Printed Co-Cr-Based Alloys and Their Applications
title_short A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advancements in 3D-Printed Co-Cr-Based Alloys and Their Applications
title_sort comprehensive review of recent advancements in 3d printed co cr based alloys and their applications
topic additive manufacturing
Co-Cr alloys
microstructures
mechanical properties
tribological characteristics
biocompatibility
url https://www.mdpi.com/2504-4494/9/5/169
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