Laser beam melting (LBM) processes enable layer-based production of geometrically
complex metallic parts with very good mechanical properties for Rapid Manufacturing.
Collisions between powder coating mechanism and elevated part regions pose a major risk
to process stability, which is crucial for industrial application. Minimizing elevated region
area usually involves parameter tuning in a trial-and-error approach, as the process
outcome is the only measure of stability. One published approach to quantifying elevated …