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Size matters: Exploring part size effects on microstructure, defects, and mechanical property in optimized laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF
Boost in mechanical strength of additive manufactured CoCrFeMnNi HEA by reinforcement inclusion of B4C nano-particles J. Alloys Compd., 960 ( 2023 ), Article 170631, 10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.170631
What is Powder Bed Fusion? Process Definition and
Powder bed fusion (PBF) is an additive manufacturing process and works on the same basic principle in that parts are formed through adding material rather than subtracting it through conventional forming operations such
AP&C offering new coarse Ti64 powder for PBF-LB Additive Manufacturing
4 · AP&C, a Colibrium Additive company, based in Québec, Canada, is now offering a coarse titanium Ti-6Al-4V (Ti64) powder suitable for Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machines. The new coarse grade is reported to offer the same quality as AP&C''s finer powders, but with larger-size particles.
Fatigue des aciers élaborés par fabrication additive L-PBF:
fabrication additive L-PBF : approche thermomécanique et comparaison de stratégies de fabrication Corentin DOUELLOU Présentée et soutenue publiquement le 10 Juillet 2020 Composition du Jury : M. Jean-Yves Hascoët, Professeur des Universités, Ecole
"Life-Cycle Assessment" in Additive Manufacturing: LPBF Goes
In addition to examining sustainability, Fraunhofer ILT is striving to increase networking with other research partners and industrial companies, all of whom have committed themselves to "life-cycle assessment.". Worthy of mention here is the institute''s membership in the "Additive Manufacturer Green Trade Association (AMGTA)" and
SmartScan: An intelligent scanning approach for uniform thermal distribution, reduced residual stresses and deformations in PBF additive manufacturing
intelligent scanning approach for uniform thermal distribution, reduced residual stresses and deformations in PBF additive manufacturing Author links open overlay panel Keval S. Ramani, Chuan He, Yueh-Lin
In-Situ Monitoring for Defect Identification in Nickel Alloy Complex Geometries Fabricated by L-PBF Additive Manufacturing
Published literature shows defect formation during laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing (AM) of nickel base superalloys are sensitive to alloy chemistry, processing conditions, and geometry. In this work, ability to detect spatial distributions of defects is explored using in-situ monitoring of thermal signatures and
(PDF) Powder bed fusion process in additive manufacturing: An overview
Electron beam melting process in PBF of additive manufacturing process [63]. 8 R. Singh et al. / Materials Today: Proceedings xxx (xxxx) xxx Please cite this article as: R. Singh, A. Gupta, O
Metals | Free Full-Text | Current Status and Challenges
Powder bed fusion (PBF) is recognized as one of the most common additive manufacturing technologies because of its attractive capability of fabricating complex geometries using many possible
A novel low-cost ultra-strong maraging steel by additive manufacturing
A novel Co/Mo free maraging steel, hardened by nano-sized β-NiAl precipitates, has been developed for additive manufacturing (AM). The composition was designed to achieve ultra-high strength with low cost, simultaneously maintaining the formability. The steel was successfully fabricated using laser powder bed fuse (L-PBF)
Geometric feature reproducibility for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing with Inconel 718
Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing: on the correlation between design choices and process sustainability Procedia CIRP, 78 ( 2018 ), pp. 85 - 90, 10.1016/j.procir.2018.09.058
SmartScan: An intelligent scanning approach for uniform thermal
This paper has presented a new approach, called SmartScan, for optimally determining scan sequences in powder bed fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing in
Minimizing the surface roughness in L-PBF additive manufacturing
The poor surface quality during the laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) process adversely impacts the mechanical properties of the final product and even can result in failure of the process. This study aims at minimizing the top surface roughness of the parts manufactured by the L-PBF process by deploying a feedforward plus feedback
Laser powder bed fusion: a state-of-the-art review of the
The Laser beam powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine has twelve 1 kW lasers and a 600 × 600 × 600 mm square build environment.
Additively manufactured hierarchical stainless steels with high strength and ductility | Nature
Here we apply a laser powder-bed-fusion (L-PBF) technique for additive manufacturing (AM) 14,15 to produce 316L SS with an exceptional combination of strength and ductility.
On-line melt pool temperature control in L-PBF additive manufacturing
Laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) is a promising additive manufacturing (AM) technique, which has drawn a great deal of attention in recent years for fabricating complex shapes with intricate features in a layer-by-layer manner (Fig. 1) directly from a computer-aided design (CAD) model without the necessity of designing complicated
Numerical Investigation of the Thermal Distortion in Multi-Laser Powder Bed Fusion (ML-PBF) Additive Manufacturing
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) offers an alternative method for fabricating parts with increased flexibility. Among the metal AM processes, powder bed fusion (PBF) and directed energy deposition (DED) have been shown to
Powder bed fusion process in additive manufacturing: An overview
Powder bed fusion process is one of the basic technique associated with additive manufacturing. It follows the basic principle of manufacturing the product
Additive manufacturing of pure copper: a review and comparison of physical, microstructural, and mechanical properties of samples manufactured
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has become a relatively common material forming technology these days, just like conventional processes (0.1 %). Finally, in the case of the L-PBF samples manufactured with a green laser, the Rv values are intermediate (100
Powder Bed Fusion | Additive Manufacturing Research
Powder bed fusion (PBF) methods use either a laser or electron beam to melt and fuse material powder together. Electron beam melting (EBM), methods require a vacuum but can be used with metals
Video: What Is Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)? | Additive Manufacturing
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is one of the most commonly used metal 3D printing processes. The process can deliver complex features, optimized geometries, lightweight parts and intricate designs. But, it''s not as simple as just pressing print. Learn how laser powder bed fusion works, as well as the capabilities, limitations
Multimaterial powder bed fusion techniques | Emerald Insight
This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in powder bed fusion (PBF) techniques for additive manufacturing of multiple materials. It
Reducing or eliminating support structures in Additive Manufacturing
Support free Additive Manufacturing is a subset of a priori [1] or ''intelligent feed forward'' [2, 3] control. Feed forward involves the control of machine parameters associated with various scan patterns or geometries with the goal of minimising defects. One of the earliest reported implementations of feed forward was in 2016 [4],
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB/M)
Laser Powder Bed Fusion is a powder bed based additive manufacturing process that is most widely used in the industry. The Fraunhofer IFAM deals with material and process development along the entire process
An intelligent scanning strategy (SmartScan) for improved part quality in multi-laser PBF additive manufacturing
Powder bed fusion (PBF) is finding adoption in a variety of high-value industries, such as aerospace and biomedical as an additive manufacturing method for printing of metallic components [1]. It builds 3D parts by using a high-power thermal energy source (usually a laser or electron beam) to selectively melt or fuse layers of powdered
New Innovations in Electron Beam PBF: Enhancing Production Capabilities Event Details | Additive Manufacturing
He has worked in the additive manufacturing industry for seven years, primarily supporting EB-PBF technologies. Jonathan has experience both from supporting an EB-PBF machine manufacture and from utilizing EB-PBF technology at an AM medical device contract manufacturer focused on the production of additively manufactured
Phase-field modeling of grain evolutions in additive
A three-dimensional phase-field model is developed to simulate grain evolutions during powder-bed-fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing, while the physically
Interplay of process, microstructure, and mechanical performance
For γ-TiAl, additive manufacturing (AM) emerges as a feasible approach in this context. No cutting instruments or crucibles are utilized in AM. In powder bed fusion (PBF) technologies, complex-shaped components can be manufactured directly from the
Phase-field modeling of grain evolutions in additive manufacturing from nucleation, growth
A three-dimensional phase-field model is developed to simulate grain evolutions during powder-bed-fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing, while the physically-informed temperature profile is
Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) Machines: Definition, Types, Limitations,
Like other additive manufacturing processes, PBF machines also start with a 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) file that is loaded into the machine. After this, the machine starts to prepare for the printing process by heating the bed to a
Laser powder bed fusion: a state-of-the-art review of the
The Laser beam powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing machine has twelve 1 kW lasers and a 600 × 600 × 600 mm square build environment. The NXG XII 600, according to the makers, is the fastest AM machine on the market, with build speeds twenty times quicker than a single-laser machine and technical features including
Understanding Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing
Powder bed fusion (PBF) is an additive manufacturing, or 3d printing, technology that uses a heat source—typically a laser—to sinter or fuse atomized powder particles together. Like other additive processes this is done one layer at a time until the part is completed. Selective laser sintering machines fuse thermoplastic parts together.
Numerical simulation for electron beam selective melting PBF additive manufacturing of molybdenum
Molybdenum is a newly added material in additive manufacturing material cabinet, and it is under the spotlight owing to its crucial applications. The high-energy electron beam selective melting (EBSM) process is supposed to be a promising technique for molybdenum printing because of its vacuum environment. This paper presents EBSM
Additive Manufacturing
Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) Additive Manufacturing (AM) is among the metal 3D printing technologies most broadly adopted by the manufacturing industry.However, the current industry qualification paradigm for critical-application L-PBF parts relies heavily on expensive non-destructive inspection techniques, which
MT Aerospace adds two more AddUp FormUp 350 PBF machines to further extend the range of services it can offer to industrial customers, especially in the aerospace, space, defense, automotive and energy