PECULIARITIES OF SINGLE TRACK FORMATION FROM TI6AL4V ALLOY AT DIFFERENT LASER POWER DENSITIES BY SELECTIVE LASER MELTING

Authors

  • I. Yadroitsava Central University of Technology, Free State
  • J. Els Central University of Technology, Free State
  • G. Booysen Central University of Technology, Free State
  • Igor Yadroitsev Central University of Technology, Free State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/26-3-1185

Keywords:

selective laser melting, titanium alloy, numerical simulation

Abstract

This paper describes the geometrical characteristics of single tracks manufactured by selective laser melting (SLM) at different laser powers (20-170 W) and scanning speeds (0.1-2.0 m/s). Simulation of temperature distribution during processing is carried out. A conclusion about the optimal process parameters and peculiarities of selective laser melting of Ti6Al4V alloy at low and high laser powers and scanning speeds is reached. The analysis of temperature fields creates opportunities to build parts with the desired properties by using SLM

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Published

2015-11-30

How to Cite

Yadroitsava, I., Els, J., Booysen, G., & Yadroitsev, I. (2015). PECULIARITIES OF SINGLE TRACK FORMATION FROM TI6AL4V ALLOY AT DIFFERENT LASER POWER DENSITIES BY SELECTIVE LASER MELTING. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 26(3), 86–95. https://doi.org/10.7166/26-3-1185

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