Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome Pyrometer

Laser metal deposition (LMD) is an advanced technology of additive manufacturing which involves sophisticated processes. However, it is associated with high risks of failure due to the possible generation of cracks and bubbles. If not identified in time, such defects can cause substantial losses. In...

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Main Authors: Yin Wu, Bin Cui, Yao Xiao
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/24/5643
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Yao Xiao
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description Laser metal deposition (LMD) is an advanced technology of additive manufacturing which involves sophisticated processes. However, it is associated with high risks of failure due to the possible generation of cracks and bubbles. If not identified in time, such defects can cause substantial losses. In this paper, real-time monitoring of LMD samples and online detection of cracks by an infrared monochrome pyrometer (IMP) could mitigate this risk. An experimental platform for crack detection in LMD samples was developed, and the identification of four simulated cracks in a 316L austenitic stainless-steel LMD sample was conducted. Data at temperatures higher than 150 °C were collected by an IMP, and the results indicated that crack depth is an important factor affecting the peak temperature. Based on this factor, the locations of cracks in LMD-316L austenitic stainless-steel samples can be determined. The proposed technique can provide real-time detection of cracks through layers of cladding during large-scale manufacturing, which suggests its relevance for optimizing the technological process and parameters, as well as reducing the possibility of cracks in the LMD process.
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spelling doaj.art-0a072c81f56b4349976dee231bd896222023-11-21T00:13:36ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442020-12-011324564310.3390/ma13245643Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome PyrometerYin Wu0Bin Cui1Yao Xiao2School of Aerospace Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, ChinaState Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, ChinaLaser metal deposition (LMD) is an advanced technology of additive manufacturing which involves sophisticated processes. However, it is associated with high risks of failure due to the possible generation of cracks and bubbles. If not identified in time, such defects can cause substantial losses. In this paper, real-time monitoring of LMD samples and online detection of cracks by an infrared monochrome pyrometer (IMP) could mitigate this risk. An experimental platform for crack detection in LMD samples was developed, and the identification of four simulated cracks in a 316L austenitic stainless-steel LMD sample was conducted. Data at temperatures higher than 150 °C were collected by an IMP, and the results indicated that crack depth is an important factor affecting the peak temperature. Based on this factor, the locations of cracks in LMD-316L austenitic stainless-steel samples can be determined. The proposed technique can provide real-time detection of cracks through layers of cladding during large-scale manufacturing, which suggests its relevance for optimizing the technological process and parameters, as well as reducing the possibility of cracks in the LMD process.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/24/5643laser metal depositionadditive manufacturingcrack detectioninfrared monochrome pyrometer
spellingShingle Yin Wu
Bin Cui
Yao Xiao
Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome Pyrometer
Materials
laser metal deposition
additive manufacturing
crack detection
infrared monochrome pyrometer
title Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome Pyrometer
title_full Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome Pyrometer
title_fullStr Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome Pyrometer
title_full_unstemmed Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome Pyrometer
title_short Crack Detection during Laser Metal Deposition by Infrared Monochrome Pyrometer
title_sort crack detection during laser metal deposition by infrared monochrome pyrometer
topic laser metal deposition
additive manufacturing
crack detection
infrared monochrome pyrometer
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/24/5643
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