Peculiarities of single track formation from TI6AL4V alloy at different laser power densities by selective laser melting

This paper describes the geometrical characteristics of single tracks manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM) at different laser powers (20-170 W) and scanning speeds (0.1-2.0 m/s). Simulation of temperature distribution during processing is carried out. A conclusion about the optimal process...

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Main Authors: Yadroitsava, I., Els, J., Booysen, G., Yadroitsev, Igor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stellenbosch University 2015-11-01
Series:South African Journal of Industrial Engineering
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Online Access:http://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/1185
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Summary:This paper describes the geometrical characteristics of single tracks manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM) at different laser powers (20-170 W) and scanning speeds (0.1-2.0 m/s). Simulation of temperature distribution during processing is carried out. A conclusion about the optimal process parameters and peculiarities of selective laser melting of Ti6Al4V alloy at low and high laser powers and scanning speeds is reached. The analysis of temperature fields creates opportunities to build parts with the desired properties by using SLM.
ISSN:1012-277X
2224-7890