One of the larger growing fields within additive manufacturing is the selective laser sintering process of semi-crystalline polymer powders. The powder is locally fused at certain areas, due to the energy output of a laser. This method allows for rapid production of complex parts, which are well suited for prototyping. The overall accuracy and stability of the process along with part properties are highly related to the process parameter. A better control of these parameters will therefore optimize the process even further. The current paper propos a numerical modelling approach and the model makes it possible, to analyze the influence of the laser-related input parameters concerning the temperature distribution and size of the melt pool. For the validation, certain outputs from the model are compared to the ones found from experimental single-line track data, where the melt pool geometry can be compared to the numerical measurements.
Published on 06/07/22
Submitted on 06/07/22
Volume 1000 Manufacturing and Materials Processing, 2022
DOI: 10.23967/wccm-apcom.2022.071
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA license
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