Fox, J.
, Lopez, F.
, Lane, B.
, Yeung, H.
and Grantham, S.
(2016),
On the Requirements for Model-Based Thermal Control of Melt Pool Geometry in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing, Proceedings of the 2016 Material Science & Technology Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, US, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=921166
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On the Requirements for Model-Based Thermal Control of Melt Pool Geometry in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing
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As additive manufacturing processes mature, process control is increasingly sought after as a means for improved quality. Accurate and responsive control of melt pool geometry in laser powder bed fusion processes is expected to improve the final part microstructure, prevent over- and under- melting defects, improve surface finish and mechanical properties, and reduce residual stress. Various approaches for process control of melt pool geometry have been proposed but there are still significant barriers for their adoption. In this paper, we look into the elements of such process controllers and identify their requirements in terms of range of operation and bandwidth; and discuss the feasibility of such control systems.Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the 2016 Material Science & Technology Conference
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October 23-27, 2016
Conference Location
Salt Lake City, UT, US
Conference Title
Material Science & Technology 2016
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Powder Bed Fusion, Control, Melt Pool, additive manufacturing
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