Is the energy density a reliable parameter for materials synthesis by selective laser melting?

The effective fabrication of materials using selective laser melting depends on the process parameters. Here, we analyse the suitability of the energy density to represent the energy transferred to the powder bed, which is effectively used to melt the particles and to produce the bulk specimens. By...

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Main Authors: K. G. Prashanth, S. Scudino, T. Maity, J. Das, J. Eckert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-11-01
Series:Materials Research Letters
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21663831.2017.1299808