top of page

Publications

BOOK CHAPTER

X. Zhang, F. Liou. “Chapter 1 - Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (Invited)”, Additive Manufacturing - Handbooks in Advanced Manufacturing, (2021): 1-31.

​​

JOURNAL PAPERS (* Corresponding author)

1. X. Zhang *, W. Li, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of Cobalt-based Alloy on Tool Steel by Directed Energy Deposition”, Optics and Laser Technology, 148(2022): 107738.

​​

2. X. Zhang *, L. Li, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of Stainless Steel-Copper Functionally Graded Materials via Inconel 718 Interlayer”, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 15(2021): 2045-2058.

​​

3. X. Zhang *, T. Pan, A. Flood, Y. Chen, Y. Zhang, F. Liou. “Investigation of Copper/Stainless Steel Multi-Metallic Materials Fabricated by Laser Metal Deposition”, Materials Science & Engineering: A, 811(2021): 141071.

​

4. X. Zhang *, W. Cui, F. Liou. “Voxel-based Geometry Reconstruction for Repairing and Remanufacturing of Metallic Components via Additive Manufacturing”, International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing-Green Technology, 8(2021): 1663-1686.

 

5. X. Zhang *, T. Pan, Y. Chen, L. Li, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of Copper-Stainless Steel Hybrid Components using Laser-aided Directed Energy Deposition”, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 80(2021): 100-116.

 

6. X. Zhang *, M.D. McMurtrey, L. Wang, R. O’Brien, Y. Wang, R. Scott, Y. Ren, C. Sun. “Evolution of Microstructure, Residual Stress, Tensile Properties of Additively Manufactured Stainless Steel Under Heat Treatments”, JOM, 72(2020): 4167-4177.

 

7. X. Zhang *, L. Li, T. Pan, Y. Chen, Y. Zhang, W. Li, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of Copper-Tool Steel Dissimilar Joining: Experimental Characterization and Thermal Modeling”, Materials Characterization, (170)2020: 110692.

 

8. X. Zhang *, C. Sun, T. Pan, A. Flood, Y. Zhang, L. Li, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of Copper-H13 Tool Steel Bi-metallic Structures via Ni-based Multi-interlayer”, Additive Manufacturing, 36(2020): 101474.

 

9. X. Zhang *, W. Cui, W. Li, F. Liou. “A Hybrid Process Integrating Reverse Engineering, Pre-Repair Processing, Additive Manufacturing, and Material Testing for Component Remanufacturing”, Materials, 12(2019): 1961.

 

10. X. Zhang *, Y. Chen, F. Liou. “Fabrication of SS316L-IN625 Functionally Graded Materials by Powder-fed Directed Energy Deposition”, Science and Technology of Welding and Joining, 24(2019): 504-516.

 

11. X. Zhang *, T. Pan, W. Li, F. Liou, “Experimental Characterization of a Direct Metal Deposited Cobalt-based Alloy on Tool Steel for Component Repair”, JOM, 71(2019): 946-955.

 

12. X. Zhang *, W. Cui, W. Li, F. Liou. “Effects of Tool Path in Remanufacturing Cylindrical Components by Laser Metal Deposition”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 100(2018): 1607-1617.

 

13. X. Zhang *, W. Li, K. M. Adkison, F. Liou. “Damage Reconstruction from Tri-Dexel Data for Laser Aided Repairing of Metallic Components”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 96(2018): 3377-3390.

​

14. X. Zhang *, W. Li, X. Chen, W. Cui, F. Liou. “Evaluation of Component Repair using Direct Metal Deposition from Scanned Data”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 95(2018): 3335-3348.

 

15. X. Zhang *, W. Li, F. Liou. “Damage Detection and Reconstruction Algorithm in Repairing Compressor Blade by Direct Metal Deposition”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 95(2018): 2393-2404.

 

16. X. Zhang *, W. Li, W. Cui, F. Liou. “Modeling of Worn Surface Geometry for Engine Blade Repair using Laser-Aided Direct Metal Deposition”, Manufacturing Letters, 15(2018): 1-4.

​

17. T. Pan *, X. Zhang, W. Li, J. Newkirk, F. Liou. “Effect of Processing Parameters and Built Orientations on Microstructure and Performance of AISI Stainless Steel 304L Made by Selective Laser Melting under Different Strain Rates”. Materials Science and Engineering A, Accepted, 2022.

 

18. W. Li *, K.M. Nagaraja, X. Zhang, R. Zhou, D. Quan, H. Lu. “Multi-physics Modeling of Powder Bed Fusion Process and Thermal Stress near porosity”. Manufacturing Letters, 2021.

 

19. L. Li, X. Zhang*, T. Pan, F. Liou. “Component Repair using Additive Manufacturing: Experiments and Thermal Modeling”. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2021.

 

20. Y. Chen *, X. Zhang, M.M. Parvez, J. Newkirk, F. Liou. “Fabricating TiNiCu Ternary Shape Memory Alloy by Directed Energy Deposition via Elemental Metal Powders”. Applied Sciences, 11(2021): 4863.

 

21. C.H. Shiau, M.C. Mcmurtrey, R.C. O’Brien, N.D. Jerred, R.D. Scott, J. Lu, X. Zhang, Y. Wang, L. Shao, C. Sun *. “Deformation Behavior and Irradiation Tolerance of Additively Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel”, Materials & Design, 204(2021): 109644.

 

22. L. Li, X. Zhang *, F. Liou. “Experimental and Numerical Investigation in Directed Energy Deposition for Component Repair”, Materials, 14(2021): 1409.

 

23. L. Li *, T. Pan, X. Zhang, Y. Chen, W. Cui, L. Yan, F. Liou. “Deformations and Stresses Prediction of Cantilever Structures Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting Process”, Rapid Prototyping Journal, 27(2021): 453-464.

 

24. T. Pan *, X. Zhang, A. Flood, S. Karnati, W. Cui, F. Liou. “Investigation of Significant Factors on Deformation with Powder Bed Fusion System”. Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 235(2021): 902-911.

 

25. W. Cui *, S. Karnati, X. Zhang, E. Burns, F. Liou. “Fabrication of AlCoCrFeNi High-entropy Alloy Coating Intermediate on a Layer AISI 304 Substrate via a CoFe2Ni”, New Advances in High-Entropy Alloys, 21 (2021): 471.

 

26. T. Pan *, X. Zhang, T. Yamazaki, A. Sutton, W. Cui, L. Li, F. Liou. “Characteristics of Inconel 625 - Copper Bimetallic Structure Fabricated by Directed Energy Deposition”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 109(2020): 1261-1274.

 

27. Y. Chen, X. Zhang *, M. M. Parvez, F. Liou. “A Review on Metallic Alloys Fabrication using Elemental Powder Blends by Laser Powder Directed Energy Deposition Process”, Materials, 13(2020): 3562.

 

28. T. Pan *, S. Karnati, Y. Zhang, X. Zhang, C. Hung, L. Li, F. Liou. “Experiment Characterization and Formulation Estimation of Tensile Properties for Selective Laser Melting Manufactured 304L Stainless Steel”. Materials Science and Engineering A, 798(2020): 140086.

 

29. L. Li, X. Zhang, W. Cui, F. Liou, W. Deng, W. Li *. “Temperature and Residual Stress Distribution of FGM Parts by DED Process: Modeling and Experimental Validation”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 109(2020): 451-462.

 

30. W. Cui *, Y. Zhang, X. Zhang, L. Li, F. Liou. “Metal Additive Manufacturing Parts Inspection using Convolutional Neural Network”, Applied Sciences, 10(2020): 545.

 

31. W. Cui *, S. Karnati, X. Zhang, E. Burns, F. Liou. “Fabrication of AlCoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy Coating on an AISI 304 Substrate via a CoFe2Ni Intermediate Layer”, Entropy, 21(2019): 2.

 

32. W. Li *, X. Zhang, F. Liou. “Modeling Analysis of Argon Gas Flow Rate’s Effect on Pre-Mixed Powder Separation in Laser Metal Deposition Process and Experimental Validation”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 96(2018): 4321-4331.

 

33. W. Li *, L. Yan, X. Chen, J. Zhang, X. Zhang, F. Liou. “Directed Energy Depositing a New Fe-Cr-Ni Alloy with Gradually Changing Composition with Elemental Powder Mixes and Particle Size’s Effect in Fabrication Process”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 255(2018): 96-104.

 

34. W. Li *, X. Chen, L. Yan, J. Zhang, X. Zhang, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of a New Fe-Cr-Ni Alloy with Gradually Changing Compositions with Elemental Powder Mixes and Thermodynamic Calculation”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 95(2018): 1013-1023.

 

35. W. Li *, J. Zhang, X. Zhang, F. Liou. “Effect of Optimizing Particle Size on Directed Energy Deposition of Functionally Graded Material with Blown Pre-Mixed Multi-Powder”, Manufacturing Letters, 13(2017): 39-43.

 

36. X. Han *, X. Zhang, L. Hua. “Calculation Method for Rocking Die Motion Track in Cold Orbital Forging”, ASME – Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, 138(2015): 014501.

 

37. X. Han *, X. Zhang, L. Hua. “Calculation of Kinematic Locus of Upper Tool in Cold Orbital Forging Machine with Two Eccentricity Rings”, Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology, 29(2015): 4351-4358.

 

38. X. Han *, L. Hua, W. Zhuang, X. Zhang. “Process Design and Control in Cold Rotary Forging of Non-rotary Gear Parts”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 11(2014): 2402-2416.

​

PEER-REVIEWED CONFERENCE PAPERS

1. X. Zhang, T. Pan, Y. Chen, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of Cu on 316L Stainless Steel via Inconel 718 Intermediate Layers”, Proceedings of the 32nd Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2021.

 

2. X. Zhang, F. Liou. “Part Remanufacturing using Hybrid Manufacturing Processes”, Proceedings of the 30th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2019.

 

3. X. Zhang, Y. Chen, T. Pan, W. Cui, L. Li, F. Liou. “Joining of Copper and Stainless Steel 304L using Direct Metal Deposition”, Proceedings of the 30th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2019.

4. L. Li, L. Yan, Y. Chen, T. Pan, X. Zhang, W. Cui, A. Flood, F. Liou, “Predictive Model for Thermal and Stress Field in Selective Laser Melting Process – Part I”, Proceedings of ICPR, Chicago, 2019.

 

5. L. Li, L. Yan, Y. Chen, T. Pan, X. Zhang, W. Cui, A. Flood, F. Liou, “Predictive Model for Thermal and Stress Field in Selective Laser Melting Process – Part II”, Proceedings of ICPR, Chicago, 2019.

 

6. W. Cui, L. Li, X. Zhang, Y. Chen, T. Pan, F. Liou, “Fabrication and Characterization of AlxCrCuFeNi2 High-Entropy Alloys Coatings by Laser Metal Deposition”, Proceedings of ICPR, Chicago, 2019.

​

7. X. Zhang, W. Cui, L. Hill, W. Li, F. Liou. “Development of Pre-Repair Machining Strategies for Laser-Aided Metallic Component Remanufacturing”, Proceedings of Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2018.

 

8. X. Zhang, T. Pan, W. Li, F. Liou. “Experimental Characterization of a Direct Metal Deposited Cobalt-based Alloy on Tool Steel for Component Repair”, Best-Paper Award, Proceedings of Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2018.

 

9. X. Zhang, W. Cui, W. Li, F. Liou. “Metallic Components Repair Strategies using the Hybrid Manufacturing Process”, Proceedings of Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2017.

 

10. W. Li, J. Zhang, X. Zhang, S. Karnati, F. Liou. “Effect of Optimizing Particle Size in Laser Metal Deposition with Blown Pre-Mixed Powders”, Proceedings of Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2017.

 

11. W. Cui, X. Zhang, F. Liou. “Additive Manufacturing of High-Entropy Alloys – A Review”, Proceedings of Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, 2017.

 

PATENTS

1. X. Zhang, et al. “Analysis Design Method for Rotary Forging Non-Rotation Upper Die”, CN104112063A

 

2. X. Zhang, et al. “Method for Accurately Calculating Motion Track of Any Point on Surface of Upper Rotary Forging Die”, CN104021249A

 

PRESENTATIONS

1. “Additive Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) for Energy Applications (Invited)”, Energy Materials Conference by the International Association of Advanced Materials, Aug. 12, 2021.

 

2. “Voxel-based Damage Reconstruction for Component Remanufacturing”, 32nd Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, Aug. 4, 2021.

 

3. “Additive Manufacturing of Cu on 316L Stainless Steel via Inconel 718 Intermediate Layers”, 32nd Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, Aug. 4, 2021.

 

4. “Evolution of Microstructure, Tensile Properties and Residual Stress in Heat Treatment of Additive Manufactured Stainless Steel”, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID, Sep. 2, 2019.

 

5. “Introduction to Additive Manufacturing and its Opportunities in Energy (Invited)”, Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID, June. 3, 2019.

 

6. “Joining of Copper and Stainless Steel 304L using Direct Metal Deposition”, 30th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, Aug. 13, 2019.

 

7. “Experimental Characterization of a Direct Metal Deposited Cobalt-based Alloy on Tool Steel for Component Repair”, 29th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, Aug. 13, 2018.

 

8. “Development of Pre-Repair Machining Strategies for Laser-Aided Metallic Component Remanufacturing”, 29th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, Aug. 14, 2018.

 

9. “Metallic Components Repair Strategies using the Hybrid Manufacturing Process”, 28th Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, Aug. 13, 2017.

 

10. “Research on DED Processing of Cu-Ni FGM Structures”, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, May 14, 2019.

 

11. “Development of an Automated Die Repair Process”, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, May 3, 2019.

 

12. “Reverse Engineering and Related Tools (Invited)”, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, July 18, 2018.

 

13. “Investigation of Automated Die Repair Strategies”, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, April 25, 2017.

 

14. “Material Selection and Validation for Laser Metal Deposition to Repair Molds and Dies”, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO, Nov. 8, 2016.

bottom of page