Infrared thermal imaging for melt pool analysis in SLM: a feasibility investigation

Melt pool dimension can help to relate process parameters and build part quality in selective laser melting (SLM) process. In this study, a near-infrared thermal imager (about 670 nm spectral range) was employed to collect powder layer thermal signal in SLM machine using nickel-based alloy as raw po...

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Main Authors: Bo Cheng, James Lydon, Kenneth Cooper, Vernon Cole, Paul Northrop, Kevin Chou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:Virtual and Physical Prototyping
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17452759.2017.1392685