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Title: Laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of metals; physics, computational, and materials challenges

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Reviews
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4937809· OSTI ID:1260471

The production of metal parts via laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing is growing exponentially. However, the transition of this technology from production of prototypes to production of critical parts is hindered by a lack of confidence in the quality of the part. Confidence can be established via a fundamental understanding of the physics of the process. It is generally accepted that this understanding will be increasingly achieved through modeling and simulation. However, there are significant physics, computational, and materials challenges stemming from the broad range of length and time scales and temperature ranges associated with the process. In this study, we review the current state of the art and describe the challenges that need to be met to achieve the desired fundamental understanding of the physics of the process.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1260471
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-676941
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Reviews, Vol. 2, Issue 4; ISSN 1931-9401 APRPG5
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 609 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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