Kniepkamp, Michael and Harbig, Jana and Seyfert, Christoph and Abele, Eberhard (2018):
Towards High Build Rates: Combining Different Layer Thicknesses within One Part in Selective Laser Melting.
In: Proceedings, 29th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas (USA), [Conference or Workshop Item]
Abstract
Additive manufacturing of metallic parts using powder bed based fusion processes like selective laser melting is increasingly used in industrial applications. With typical layer thicknesses of 20 – 40 μm good surface qualities and high geometrical accuracy can be achieved compared to other AM processes. However, low layer thicknesses are to the detriment of build rates as more layers are required. Increasing the layer thickness can significantly increase build rates at the cost of surface quality and accuracy. In this paper a new parameter set for a layer thickness of 60 μm is developed and combinations of different layer thicknesses within one part are investigated. Thus increased build rates can be achieved while a high accuracy can be maintained when locally required. Specimens with combination of different layer thicknesses in various build orientations are produced and mechanically tested. Micrographs of the layer transitions are examined and recommendations for their design are given.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item |
|---|---|
| Erschienen: | 2018 |
| Creators: | Kniepkamp, Michael and Harbig, Jana and Seyfert, Christoph and Abele, Eberhard |
| Title: | Towards High Build Rates: Combining Different Layer Thicknesses within One Part in Selective Laser Melting |
| Language: | English |
| Abstract: | Additive manufacturing of metallic parts using powder bed based fusion processes like selective laser melting is increasingly used in industrial applications. With typical layer thicknesses of 20 – 40 μm good surface qualities and high geometrical accuracy can be achieved compared to other AM processes. However, low layer thicknesses are to the detriment of build rates as more layers are required. Increasing the layer thickness can significantly increase build rates at the cost of surface quality and accuracy. In this paper a new parameter set for a layer thickness of 60 μm is developed and combinations of different layer thicknesses within one part are investigated. Thus increased build rates can be achieved while a high accuracy can be maintained when locally required. Specimens with combination of different layer thicknesses in various build orientations are produced and mechanically tested. Micrographs of the layer transitions are examined and recommendations for their design are given. |
| Divisions: | 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering > Institute of Production Management, Technology and Machine Tools (PTW) 16 Department of Mechanical Engineering > Institute of Production Management, Technology and Machine Tools (PTW) > Additive Manufacturing and Dental Technology |
| Event Title: | Proceedings, 29th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference, Austin, Texas (USA) |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Mar 2019 14:21 |
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