This article discusses the different forms of powder bed fusion (PBF) techniques, namely laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), electron beam powder bed fusion (EB-PBF) and large-area pulsed laser powder bed fusion (L-APBF). The challenges faced in multimetal additive manufacturing, including material compatibility, porosity, cracks, loss of alloying elements and oxide inclusions, have been extensively discussed. Solutions proposed to overcome these challenges include the optimization of printing parameters, the use of support structures, and post-processing techniques. Future research on metal composites, functionally graded materials, multi-alloy structures and materials with tailored properties are needed to address these challenges and improve the quality and reliability of the final product. The advancement of multimetal additive manufacturing can offer significant benefits for various industries.

A few components used in the aerospace and petrochemical industries serve in corrosive environments at high temperatures. Corrosion-resistant metals or unique processes, such as coating and fusion welding, are required to improve the performance of the parts. We have used laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology to deposit a 5 mm thick corrosion-resistant CoCrMo layer on a high-strength IN625 substrate to improve the corrosion resistance of the core parts of a valve. This study found that when the laser volumetric energy density (E_V) ≤ 20, the tensile strength increases linearly with the increase in E_V, and the slope of the curve is approximately 85°. The larger the slope, the greater the impact of E_V on the intensity. When E_V > 20, the sample strength reaches the maximum tensile strength. When the E_V increases from 0 to 20, the fracture position of the sample shifts from CoCrMo to IN625. When E_V ≤ 38, the strain increases linearly with the increase in E_V, and the slope of the curve is approximately 67.5°. The sample strain rate reaches the maximum when E_V > 38. Therefore, for an optimal sample strength and strain, E_V should be greater than 38. This study provides theoretical and technical support for the manufacturing of corrosion-resistant dissimilar metal parts using LPBF technology.