Enhancing the Performance of Laser Powder Bed-Fused Inconel 718 Through Effective Spatter Removal via Atmosphere Protection System Optimization
Yuxuan Jiang, Yin Wang, Yukai Chen, Yu Lu, Chuyue Wen, Bin Han, Qi Zhang
TL;DR
This paper shows how optimizing airflow velocity in laser powder bed fusion can reduce defects and improve the quality of Inconel 718 parts.
Contribution
The study introduces a novel approach combining simulation and experiments to optimize airflow velocity for spatter removal in additive manufacturing.
Findings
An optimal airflow velocity of 0.57 m/s was identified to enhance spatter removal efficiency.
Velocities below 0.6 m/s caused spatter redeposition and defect formation.
Higher velocities increased spatter size and reduced molten-pool stability.
Abstract
While extensive research on laser powder bed fusion has focused on optimizing process parameters to improve the performance of manufactured parts, the critical role of effective spatter particle removal in mitigating defects during manufacturing has not received commensurate attention. To address these issues, this study investigates the influence of a key parameter in the atmosphere protection system, namely, airflow velocity, on part performance. Methodologically, a combined approach of numerical simulation and experimental methods was employed to examine in detail the effect of airflow velocity on spatter removal efficiency and its corresponding contribution to the enhancement of formed Inconel 718 part quality. First, Computational Fluid Dynamics–Discrete Phase Model simulations identified an optimal airflow velocity of 0.57 m/s. Subsequently, experimental observations using a…
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TopicsAdditive Manufacturing Materials and Processes · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies · Laser Material Processing Techniques