scholarly journals Two-Step Laser Post-Processing for the Surface Functionalization of Additively Manufactured Ti-6Al-4V Parts

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 4872
Author(s):  
Juliana S. Solheid ◽  
Torsten Wunsch ◽  
Vanessa Trouillet ◽  
Simone Weigel ◽  
Tim Scharnweber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Contact Angles ◽  
Process Chain ◽  
Ultrashort Pulse Laser ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
Post Process ◽  
Functionalized Surfaces ◽  
Processing Step ◽  
Metallic Parts

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is one of the additive manufacturing methods used to build metallic parts. To achieve the design requirements, the LPBF process chain can become long and complex. This work aimed to use different laser techniques as alternatives to traditional post-processes, in order to add value and new perspectives on applications, while also simplifying the process chain. Laser polishing (LP) with a continuous wave laser was used for improving the surface quality of the parts, and an ultrashort pulse laser was applied to functionalize it. Each technique, individually and combined, was performed following distinct stages of the process chain. In addition to removing asperities, the samples after LP had contact angles within the hydrophilic range. In contrast, all functionalized surfaces presented hydrophobicity. Oxides were predominant on these samples, while prior to the second laser processing step, the presence of TiN and TiC was also observed. The cell growth viability study indicated that any post-process applied did not negatively affect the biocompatibility of the parts. The presented approach was considered a suitable post-process option for achieving different functionalities in localized areas of the parts, for replacing certain steps of the process chain, or a combination of both.

scholarly journals Review of Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing for Metals

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1391
Author(s):  
Leila Ladani ◽  
Maryam Sadeghilaridjani
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Disruptive Technology ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
Powder Particles ◽  
Metallic Parts ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Scientific Questions ◽  
Metal Additive

Additive manufacturing (AM) as a disruptive technology has received much attention in recent years. In practice, however, much effort is focused on the AM of polymers. It is comparatively more expensive and more challenging to additively manufacture metallic parts due to their high temperature, the cost of producing powders, and capital outlays for metal additive manufacturing equipment. The main technology currently used by numerous companies in the aerospace and biomedical sectors to fabricate metallic parts is powder bed technology, in which either electron or laser beams are used to melt and fuse the powder particles line by line to make a three-dimensional part. Since this technology is new and also sought by manufacturers, many scientific questions have arisen that need to be answered. This manuscript gives an introduction to the technology and common materials and applications. Furthermore, the microstructure and quality of parts made using powder bed technology for several materials that are commonly fabricated using this technology are reviewed and the effects of several process parameters investigated in the literature are examined. New advances in fabricating highly conductive metals such as copper and aluminum are discussed and potential for future improvements is explored.

Prediction of Temperature Distribution and Residual Stress in SLM Printed Parts

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hong-Seok Park ◽  
Ngoc-Hien Tran ◽  
Ansari Md Jonaet
Keyword(s):  
Residual Stress ◽  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Laser Source ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
Manufacturing Planning ◽  
System A ◽  
Physical Chemical ◽  
Fast Cooling ◽  
Metallic Parts

Selective laser melting (SLM) is a powder bed based additive manufacturing (AM) process to manufacture metallic parts. SLM is the complex thermal-physical-chemical process of the interaction between a laser source and metallic powders. The SLM printing method has been applied widely for fabricating the metallic parts. However, the high temperature in heating and fast cooling during SLM process result in the large residual stress which affects to the quality of the SLM printed parts such as distortion and cracks. This research proposes to develop a system for predicting the quality of the part from the manufacturing planning to remove the failures before carrying out the real printing process. For developing such system, a model for predicting the temperature distribution should be generated. From this model, an interrelationship between process parameters and temperature distribution should be derived out. Based on that, the deformation can be predicted by calculating residual stress along with the result of temperature distribution.

scholarly journals The effects of locations on the build tray on the quality of specimens in powder bed additive manufacturing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Snehashis Pal ◽  
Nenad Gubeljak ◽  
Tonica Bončina ◽  
Radovan Hudák ◽  
Teodor Toth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Main Role ◽  
Particle Sizes ◽  
Additional Experiment ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
Melt Pool ◽  
Start Line ◽  
Sample Density ◽  
Powder Layering ◽  
Pool Formation

AbstractIn this study, the effect of powder spreading direction was investigated on selectively laser-melted specimens. The results showed that the metallurgical properties of the specimens varied during fabrication with respect to their position on the build tray. The density, porosity, and tensile properties of the Co–Cr–W–Mo alloy were investigated on cuboid and tensile specimens fabricated at different locations. Two different significant positions on the tray were selected along the powder spreading direction. One set of specimens was located near the start line of powder spreading, and the other set was located near the end of the building tray. The main role in the consequences of powder layering was played by the distribution of powder particle sizes and the packing density of the layers. As a result, laser penetration, melt pool formation, and fusion characteristics varied. To confirm the occurrence of variations in sample density, an additional experiment was performed with a Ti–6Al–4V alloy. Furthermore, the powders were collected at two different fabricating locations and their size distribution for both materials was investigated.

scholarly journals Review on additive hybrid- and multi-material-manufacturing of metals by powder bed fusion: state of technology and development potential

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Schneck ◽  
M. Horn ◽  
M. Schmitt ◽  
C. Seidel ◽  
G. Schlick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Review Paper ◽  
Powder Bed Fusion ◽  
Process Chain ◽  
Data Preparation ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Powder Deposition ◽  
Readiness Level ◽  
Manufacturing Readiness ◽  
2D And 3D

AbstractIn this review paper, the authors investigate the state of technology for hybrid- and multi-material (MM) manufacturing of metals utilizing additive manufacturing, in particular powder bed fusion processes. The study consists of three parts, covering the material combinations, the MM deposition devices, and the implications in the process chain. The material analysis is clustered into 2D- and 3D-MM approaches. Based on the reviewed literature, the most utilized material combination is steel-copper, followed by fusing dissimilar steels. Second, the MM deposition devices are categorized into holohedral, nozzle-based as well as masked deposition concepts, and compared in terms of powder deposition rate, resolution, and manufacturing readiness level (MRL). As a third aspect, the implications in the process chain are investigated. Therefore, the design of MM parts and the data preparation for the production process are analyzed. Moreover, aspects for the reuse of powder and finalization of MM parts are discussed. Considering the design of MM parts, there are theoretical approaches, but specific parameter studies or use cases are not present in the literature. Principles for powder separation are identified for exemplary material combinations, but results for further finalization steps of MM parts have not been found. In conclusion, 3D-MM manufacturing has a MRL of 4–5, which indicates that the technology can be produced in a laboratory environment. According to this maturity, several aspects for serial MM parts need to be developed, but the potential of the technology has been demonstrated. Thus, the next important step is to identify lead applications, which benefit from MM manufacturing and hence foster the industrialization of these processes.

scholarly journals Multiscale Analysis of Surface Texture Quality of Models Manufactured by Laser Powder-Bed Fusion Technology and Machining from 316L Steel

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 2794
Author(s):  
Damian Gogolewski ◽  
Tomasz Bartkowiak ◽  
Tomasz Kozior ◽  
Paweł Zmarzły
Keyword(s):  
Multiscale Analysis ◽  
Wavelet Transformation ◽  
316L Stainless Steel ◽  
Multiscale Methods ◽  
Fusion Technology ◽  
Current Standard ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Powder Bed ◽  
316L Steel

The paper presents the results of tests aimed at evaluating the surface textures of samples manufactured from material based on 316L stainless steel. The analysis of the surface topography was conducted based on the classical approach in accordance with the current standard and with the use of multiscale methods; i.e., wavelet transformation and geometric via curvature. Selective laser melting 3D printing technology was used to produce samples for surface testing. Furthermore, additional assessment of surfaces created as result of milling was conducted. Statistical research demonstrated a differentiation in the distribution of particular morphological features in certain ranges of the analyzed scales.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Investigation on 3D Printing of Polyamide 11 and Thermoplastic Polyurethane via Multi Jet Fusion

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2139
Author(s):  
Wei Shian Tey ◽  
Chao Cai ◽  
Kun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Wear Rate ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
Print Quality ◽  
Polyamide 11 ◽  
Powder Bed

Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) is a recently developed polymeric powder bed fusion (PBF) additive manufacturing technique that has received considerable attention in the industrial and scientific community due to its ability to fabricate functional and complex polymeric parts efficiently. In this work, a systematic characterization of the physicochemical properties of MJF-certified polyamide 11 (PA11) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) powder was conducted. The mechanical performance and print quality of the specimens printed using both powders were then evaluated. Both PA11 and TPU powders showed irregular morphology with sharp features and had broad particle size distribution, but such features did not impair their printability significantly. According to the DSC scans, the PA11 specimen exhibited two endothermic peaks, while the TPU specimen exhibited a broad endothermic peak (116–150 °C). The PA11 specimens possessed the highest tensile strength in the Z orientation, as opposed to the TPU specimens which possessed the lowest tensile strength along the same orientation. The flexural properties of the PA11 and TPU specimens displayed a similar anisotropy where the flexural strength was highest in the Z orientation and lowest in the X orientation. The porosity values of both the PA11 and the TPU specimens were observed to be the lowest in the Z orientation and highest in the X orientation, which was the opposite of the trend observed for the flexural strength of the specimens. The PA11 specimen possessed a low coefficient of friction (COF) of 0.13 and wear rate of 8.68 × 10−5 mm3/Nm as compared to the TPU specimen, which had a COF of 0.55 and wear rate of 0.012 mm3/Nm. The PA11 specimens generally had lower roughness values on their surfaces (Ra < 25 μm), while the TPU specimens had much rougher surfaces (Ra > 40 μm). This investigation aims to uncover and explain phenomena that are unique to the MJF process of PA11 and TPU while also serving as a benchmark against similar polymeric parts printed using other PBF processes.

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