| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2021 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing for Energy Applications III
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| Presentation Title |
Defect Analysis in Selectively Laser Melted Parts via Surface Topography Characterization |
| Author(s) |
Qingyang Lu, Matteo Seita |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Qingyang Lu |
| Abstract Scope |
Lack-of-fusion or keyhole porosity defects are often difficult to eliminate completely from parts produced via selective laser melting because of the process intrinsic variability. In situ monitoring provides a valuable solution to infer the occurrence of such defects, in principle. In practice, however, the acquired signals do not provide first-hand information about the nature and location of such defects. We devise a new in situ monitoring technique that relies on the acquisition of optical images of both recoated powder layers and consolidated surfaces. Using specialized numerical image analysis, we produce a topographic map of each layer and use it to detect surface irregularities. By correlating the location of these features with porosities found in the builds via computed tomography, we propose a robust methodology for defect detection. Our technique offers the possibility of detecting defects in real time, shortening the time required for quality assurance of parts. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Characterization, |