Selective laser melting of CuZr-based metallic glass composites

Abstract Crack free CuZr-based metallic glass composites are fabricated by selective laser melting. The structure is examined by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The compression properties of the CuZr-based metallic glass composites are tested by universal testing machine. The results show that B2 CuZr phases are embedded in glassy matrix. The microstructure is sensitive to processing parameters. The composites samples show high fracture strength and anisotropic mechanical performance.