Observation of Vapor Plume Behavior and Process Stability at Single-Track and Multi-Track Levels in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Regime

Observation of Vapor Plume Behavior and Process Stability at Single-Track and Multi-Track Levels in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Regime

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a promising additive manufacturing technology for producing metal parts with complex geometric features. However, the issue concerning process stability and repeatability still hinders its future acceptance by the industry. Gaining a better understanding of the beha...

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Main Authors: Hang Zheng, You Wang, Yinkai Xie, Shengkun Yang, Rui Hou, Yulong Ge, Lihui Lang, Shuili Gong, Huaixue Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Metals
Subjects:
laser material interaction
high-speed observation
vapor plume behavior
melting mode transition
process stability
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/11/6/937

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