Master's thesis: Effect of process and heat treatment on Metal Additive Manufactured FeCrAl materials
Background
RISE is collaborating with industry to advance precision manufacturing using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) for demanding applications in regulated sectors. The focus is on understanding the impact of additive manufacturing process parameters and further heat treatments on the properties of alumina forming iron-based materials (FeCrAl).
Description
The aim of the thesis is to understand how printing parameters of AM material can affect the final properties of the materials. The thesis addresses a large part of the value chain including printing process, heat treatment and surface treatment of the material. The thesis can be split in three distinct research areas:
Development of the AM process for surface texture
Evaluation of the effects of heat treatments on microstructure
The main tasks of the thesis are:
Literature study on PBF-LB of FeCrAl materials, influence on microstructure and surface state
Design of experiments, manufacturing and characterization of printed samples using various techniques such as light optical microscopy, SEM, optical profiling for surface topography.
Evaluation of the effect of the manufacturing processes on different heat treatment
Evaluation of printing parameters and surface treatment
Summarising findings and providing recommendations for a more robust PBF_LB workflow for FeCrAl materials
Qualifications
We are looking for one Master’s student (30 credits) with:
Background
Enrolled in a Master’s programme in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
Skills and interests
Strong interest in lab work, experimental methods, and materials characterization
Enjoys data analysis, structured documentation, and systematic comparison of results
Motivated to work in an applied, industry-oriented research environment
Meriting knowledge
Knowledge of Additive Manufacturing, especially metal AM / PBF-LB
Metallography
Terms
Extent: 20 weeks
Start: Mid March 2026
Location: RISE Mölndal, Sweden
Compensation: For an approved thesis project worth 30 credits, we pay a compensation of 39 990.
Welcome with your application!
Apply with your CV, short motivation letter (max 1 page) and transcript of records.
Contact person: Frederic Tholence (frederic.tholence@ri.se)
Last day of application: 2026-03-08
- Category
- Student - Thesis
- Locations
- Mölndal
- Remote status
- Temporarily Remote
About RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB
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