Exploring Post-Processing Operations of Ti Alloys Using Hybrid Manufacturing Systems

This article provides an insightful overview of titanium alloys, focusing on their production, key applications, and the challenges in machining and processing. It delves into the extraction methods like the Kroll and Hunter’s processes, the formation of alloys with elements like aluminum and vanadium, and their use in aerospace, biomedical, and automotive industries due to their excellent strength-to-weight ratio. This issue also addresses the difficulties in machining titanium, efforts in enhancing its properties, and the role of advanced manufacturing techniques, especially Hybrid Manufacturing, in improving efficiency and reducing costs. This study intended to perform a comprehensive literature analysis on titanium and its alloys, encompassing extraction, manufacturing, and post-processing, while examining contemporary advancements, employed approaches, and resultant findings in this domain. This work seeks to provide organized information on research pertaining to titanium, specifically the Ti6Al4V alloy, encompassing its extraction, manufacturing processes, post-processing, applications, and identified challenges, thereby facilitating the rapid knowledge acquisition of emerging researchers in this domain. Additionally, a SWOT analysis is included as a method for scenario analysis.