In-situ characterization and quantification of melt pool variation under constant input energy density in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process

Q Guo, C Zhao, M Qu, L Xiong, LI Escano… - Additive …, 2019 - Elsevier
Size and shape of a melt pool play a critical role in determining the microstructure in
additively manufactured metals. However, it is very challenging to directly characterize the …

Elucidating the effect of preheating temperature on melt pool morphology variation in Inconel 718 laser powder bed fusion via simulation and experiment

Q Chen, Y Zhao, S Strayer, Y Zhao, K Aoyagi… - Additive …, 2021 - Elsevier
In laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing, the mechanical performance,
microstructure and defects of fabricated parts are closely associated with the melt pool …

Energy coupling mechanisms and scaling behavior associated with laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing

J Ye, SA Khairallah, AM Rubenchik… - Advanced …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
In situ optical absorptivity measurements are carried out to clarify the physics of the laser
material interactions involved and to validate both finite element and analytical models …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of oxygen content on melt pool dynamics in metal additive manufacturing: High-fidelity modeling with experimental validation

HY Chia, L Wang, W Yan - Acta Materialia, 2023 - Elsevier
In the metal additive manufacturing process, the exposure to oxygen and its incorporation
into the melt pool are usually deemed unfavorable, but cannot be completely eliminated …

In-situ characterization of laser-powder interaction and cooling rates through high-speed imaging of powder bed fusion additive manufacturing

US Bertoli, G Guss, S Wu, MJ Matthews… - Materials & Design, 2017 - Elsevier
Detailed understanding of the complex melt pool physics plays a vital role in predicting
optimal processing regimes in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. In this work …

Computational investigation of melt pool process dynamics and pore formation in laser powder bed fusion

B Cheng, L Loeber, H Willeck, U Hartel… - Journal of Materials …, 2019 - Springer
In the laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing process, the presence of porosity may
result in cracks and significantly affects the part performance. A comprehensive …

[HTML][HTML] On the effect of shielding gas flow on porosity and melt pool geometry in laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing

J Reijonen, A Revuelta, T Riipinen, K Ruusuvuori… - Additive …, 2020 - Elsevier
Metal additive manufacturing is moving from rapid prototyping to on-demand manufacturing
and even to serial production. Consistent part quality and development of a wider range of …

High-power laser-matter interaction during laser powder bed fusion

J Yin, LL Yang, X Yang, H Zhu, D Wang, L Ke… - Additive …, 2019 - Elsevier
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing (AM) is developing with the goal of
fabricating parts with high performance and high efficiency. Laser power is the key factor to …

Laser spot size and scaling laws for laser beam additive manufacturing

JS Weaver, JC Heigel, BM Lane - Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 2022 - Elsevier
Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing (AM) requires the careful selection
of laser process parameters for each feedstock material and machine, which is a laborious …

Real-time process monitoring and closed-loop control on laser power via a customized laser powder bed fusion platform

R Wang, B Standfield, C Dou, AC Law, ZJ Kong - Additive Manufacturing, 2023 - Elsevier
Additive manufacturing (AM) is one of the most effective ways to fabricate parts with complex
geometries using various materials. However, AM also suffers from printing quality issues …