The need for powder characterisation in the additive manufacturing industry and the establishment of a national facility

The characteristics of powders used in additive manufacturing can have significant effects on process efficiencies and the quality of the final products. Powder sizes and morphologies need to be optimised for a particular process, and this requires the facilities to perform these measurements as wel...

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Main Authors: Benson, Jeffrey Malcolm, Snyders, Ettienne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stellenbosch University 2015-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Industrial Engineering
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Online Access:http://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/951