CFD MODEL OF LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CYLINDERS

Authors

  • Toufik Tamsaout Laser Material Processing Team, Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées, Algeria
  • Karim Kheloufi Laser Material Processing Team, Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées, Algeria
  • El Hachemi Amara Laser Material Processing Team, Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées, Algeria
  • Nana Kwamina Arthur National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa
  • Sisa Pityana National Laser Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/28-3-1855

Abstract

A theoretical approach based on a numerical simulation using experimental data is proposed as a contribution to the study of laser-based additive manufacturing by direct energy deposition (DED). The aim is to simulate the stages of layer-by-layer build-ups by considering the induced generated liquid metal in a cylindrical geometry. For normal atmospheric conditions, a 3D model is developed using the finite volumes method to solve the governing equations of the occurring fluid flows and heat transfers. The model is based on the experimental work performed on the LENS system at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) National Laser Centre (NLC), where Ti-6Al-4V cylindrical coupons are laser printed and characterised.

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Published

2017-11-22

How to Cite

Tamsaout, T., Kheloufi, K., Amara, E. H., Arthur, N. K., & Pityana, S. (2017). CFD MODEL OF LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CYLINDERS. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 28(3), 178–187. https://doi.org/10.7166/28-3-1855

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 3 (2017)

Section

General Articles

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