Thomas Klein

2025

A novel high-performance Al-6Zn-4Ni-2Mg-1Cu-Fe alloy for wire-arc directed energy deposition

Klein, T., Spörk-Erdely, P., Arnoldt, A. R., Enzinger, N., Stockinger, M. & Simson, C., 1 Mar 2025, In: Materials Science and Engineering: A. 927, 10 p.

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In situ alloying of AlCuSi using dual‑wire‑directed energy deposition with plasma

Reinbacher, S., Klein, T., Simson, C., Warchomicka, F., Spörk-Erdely, P. & Enzinger, N., 30 Jan 2025, In: Welding in the World, Le Soudage Dans Le Monde. 11 p.

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Microstructural and mechanical implications of manufacturing AA2024 hybrid structures by sheet metal forming and wire-arc directed energy deposition

Silmbroth, M., Enzinger, N., Schmitz-Niederau, M., Arnoldt, A. R., Reiter, J. & Klein, T., 20 May 2025, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

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On the viability of in-situ alloying via process gas mixtures in wire arc directed energy deposition of austenitic stainless steel

Pixner, F., Arnoldt, A. R., Unger, M., Schneider-Bröskamp, C., Bharadwaj, K., Mayrhofer, F., Gradinger, R. & Klein, T., 1 Mar 2025, In: Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 337, 22 p.

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Phase evolution and mechanical behavior of a novel Ti-6.3Cu-2.2Fe-2.1Al alloy processed by wire-arc directed energy deposition

Klein, M., Staufer, E., Zhang, D., Edtmaier, C., Horky, J., Schmitz-Niederau, M., Qiu, D., Easton, M. & Klein, T., 15 Apr 2025, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science. 56, 6, p. 1957-1963 7 p.

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Synergistic precipitation reactions in a novel high-temperature Ti-alloy

Farabi, E., He, X., Obersteiner, D., Musi, M., L. Neves, J., Klein, T. & Primig, S., 10 Jan 2025, In: Scripta Materialia. 259, 7 p., 116543.

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2024

Demonstration of the Fabrication of a Large-Scale Aluminum Structure by Wire-Arc Directed Energy Deposition Using a Novel Aluminum Alloy

Mayrhofer, F., Schnall, M., Hoppel, D. & Klein, T., 25 Feb 2024, In: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. 10 p.

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Effects of heat treatment and processing conditions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of a novel Ti-6.3Cu-2.2Fe-2.1Al alloy

Klein, M., Staufer, E., Edtmaier, C., Horky, J., Schmitz-Niederau, M., Zhang, D., Qiu, D., Easton, M. & Klein, T., 30 Jun 2024, In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 10 p., 2400534.

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Fatigue Performance of Ti-6Al-4V Processed by Wire-Arc Directed Energy Deposition

L. Neves, J., Papenberg, N., Kiener, D. & Klein, T., 6 Nov 2024, In: JOM. 12 p.

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Investigation of complex single-walled intersecting structures fabricated by wire-arc directed energy deposition

Silmbroth, M., Enzinger, N., Senck, S., Radlmayr, K. & Klein, T., 9 Aug 2024, In: Rapid Prototyping Journal.

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Novel Magnesium Nanocomposite for Wire-Arc Directed Energy Deposition

Dieringa, H., Nienaber, M., Giannopoulou, D., Isakovic, J., Bohlen, J., Suchita Kujur, M., Ben Khalifa, N., Klein, T. & Gneiger, S., 21 Jan 2024, In: MDPI Materials. 17, 2, 11 p.

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Preparation And Characterisation Of Ti-6-4 And Ti-8-1-1 MMCs With High Specific Stiffness Using Powder Hot Extrusion And Arc-Remelting

Moser, N., Staufer, E., Klein, T., Horky, J., Schmitz-Niederau, M., Neubauer, E., Trunova, L. & Edtmaier, C., 7 Jun 2024, In: Advanced Engineering Materials.

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Residual Stresses in a Wire and Arc-Directed Energy-Deposited Al–6Cu–Mn (ER2319) Alloy Determined by Energy-Dispersive High-Energy X-ray Diffraction

Klein, T., Spörk-Erdely, P., Schneider-Bröskamp, C., Oliveira, J. P. & Abreu Faria, G., 5 Jan 2024, In: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science. 9 p.

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The Influence of Microstructure Heterogeneity on the Tensile Deformation Behaviour of Cold Metal Transfer Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4V

Lasisi, M., Farabi, E., Klein, T. & Primig, S., 22 Dec 2024, In: Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 1010, 13 p.

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2023

Effect of wire-arc directed energy deposition on the microstructural formation and age-hardening response of the Mg-9Al-1Zn (AZ91) alloy

Graf, G., Spörk-Erdely, P., Maawad, E., Burtscher, M., Kiener, D., Clemens, H. & Klein, T., 31 Jul 2023, In: Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 11, 6, 15 p.

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Effects of high deposition rate during cold metal transfer additive manufacturing on microstructure and properties of Ti-6Al-4V

Farabi, E., Klein, T., Schnall, M. & Primig, S., 5 Jun 2023, In: Additive Manufacturing. 71, 17 p., 103592.

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High-temperature microstructure evolution of an advanced intermetallic nano-lamellar γ-TiAl-based alloy and associated diffusion processes

Nó, M. L., Klein, T., Clemens, H. & San Juan, J., 12 Oct 2023, In: Acta Materialia. 261, 13 p., 119380.

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Insights into phase evolution and mechanical behavior of the eutectoid Ti-6.4(wt.%)Ni alloy modified with Fe and Cr

Pfaffinger, V., Staufer, E., Edtmaier, C., Arnoldt, A. R., Schmitz-Niederau, M., Horky, J. & Klein, T., 18 May 2023, In: Advanced Engineering Materials. 8 p.

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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of an Advanced Ag-Microalloyed Aluminum Crossover Alloy Tailored for Wire-Arc Directed Energy Deposition

Klein, T., Arnoldt, A. R., Gomes, M. & Barriobero-Vila, P., 3 May 2023, In: JOM. 10 p.

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Phase transformation pathways in a Ti-5.9Cu alloy modified with Fe and Al

Klein, T., Zhang, D., Staufer, E., Boll, T., Schneider-Bröskamp, C., Edtmaier, C., Schmitz-Niederau, M., Horky, J., Qiu, D. & Easton, M., 15 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 27, p. 4978-7985 8 p.

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2022

A hypoeutectic Al-Ni-Mg in situ composite processed by wire-arc additive manufacturing: Phase evolution and mechanical behavior

Klein, T., Wojcik, T. & Arnoldt, A. R., 2022, In: Materials & Design. 222, 111066, 1 p.

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A Review of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques for Defect Detection: Application to Fusion Welding and Future Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Processes

Shaloo, M., Schnall, M., Klein, T., Huber, N. & Reitinger, B., 2022, In: Materials. 15, 3697, 1 p.

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Characterisation of structural modifications on cold-formed AA2024 substrates by wire arc additive manufacturing

Silmbroth, M., Enzinger, N., Schneider-Bröskamp, C., Arnoldt, A. R. & Klein, T., 2022, In: Science and Technology of Welding and Joining. 1, 1, 1 p.

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Phase decomposition upon heat-treatment of a eutectoid Ti-Fe alloy processed by dual-wire-arc additive manufacturing

Klein, T., Paul, M. J., Simson, C., Niedermayer, J. & Gludovatz, B., 2022, In: Materials Letters. 319, 132305, 1 p.

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Quench rate sensitivity of age-hardenable Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloys with respect to the Zn/Mg ratio: An in situ SAXS and HEXRD study

Graf, G., Spoerk, P., Staron, P., Stark, A., Mendez Martin, F., Clemens, H. & Klein, T., 2022, In: Acta Materialia. 227, 117727, 1 p.

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Strength and fracture resistance of in-situ alloyed compositionally-graded Al-Si processed by dual-wire-arc additive manufacturing

Paul, M. J., Klein, T., Simson, C., Niedermayer, J., Kruzic, J. & Gludovatz, B., 2022, In: Additive Manufacturing. 60, 103291, 1 p.

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Wire-arc additive manufacturing of Al-Zn5.5-Mg-Cu (ML7075): Shifting paradigms of additive manufacture-ability

Klein, T., Reiter, L. & Schnall, M., 2022, In: Materials Letters. 313, 131841, 1 p.

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2021

Investigation of material characteristics of intersections built by wire and arc additive manufacturing using locally varying deposition parameters

Klein, T. & Gudeljevic, M., 2021, In: International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 116, 116, 1 p.

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Microstructure and mechanical properties of a structurally refined Al-Mg-Si alloy for wire-arc additive manufacturing

Klein, T., Arnoldt, A. R., Lahnsteiner, R. & Schnall, M., 2021, In: Materials Science and Engineering A. 830, 830, 1 p.

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Microstructure evolution induced by the intrinsic heat treatment occurring during wire-arc additive manufacturing of an Al-Mg-Zn-Cu crossover alloy

Klein, T., Graf, G., Staron, P., Stark, A., Clemens, H. & Spoerk, P., 2021, In: Materials Letters. 303, 130500, 1 p.

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Microstructure Formation and Mechanical Properties of a Wire-Arc Additive Manufactured Magnesium Alloy

Klein, T., Arnoldt, A. R., Schnall, M. & Gneiger, S., 2021, In: JOM. 3, 1 p.

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2020

Characterisation of a high-performance Al-Zn-Mg-Cu alloy designed for wire arc additive manufacturing

Morais, P., Gomes, B. F., Santos, P. M., Gomes, M., Gradinger, R., Schnall, M., Bozorgi, S., Klein, T., Fleischhacker, D., Warczok, P., Falahati, A. & Kozeschnik, E., 2020, In: Materials. 13, 1610, 1 p.

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