This survey aims to provide a review on the application of finite element method to optimize
process parameters and improve the mechanical performance of a part fabricated by …

The joining of dissimilar materials is becoming increasingly prevalent to integrate different
material properties to enhance design flexibility and overall performance. This study …

Thermo-mechanical finite element modeling of additive manufacturing processes, such as
Directed Energy Deposition and Laser Powder Bed Fusion, has been widely applied for the …

Due to the repeated thermal cycling that occurs with the processing of each subsequent
layer, the microstructure of additively manufactured parts undergoes complex changes …

In high-pressure die casting applications, efficient cooling of the die/mold is critical to reduce
cycle time. Tool steel such as H13 is widely adopted to make these components due to its …

Among metal additive manufacturing technologies, powder-bed fusion features very thin
layers and rapid solidification rates, leading to long build jobs and a highly localized …

Moving heat load problems appear in many manufacturing processes, such as lithography,
welding, grinding, and additive manufacturing. The simulation of moving heat load problems …

Plastic part complexity has historically been strongly driving part cost. Recent developments
of additive technologies have led to a shift from rapid prototyping to production of actual end …

We investigate the thermomechanical behavior of 3D printing of metals in the laser-based
powder bed fusion (L-PBF) process, also known as selective laser melting (SLM). Heat …

In the past four decades, the number of electrical components that can be fitted into a single
integrated circuit has increased exponentially. This trend has enabled the production of …