PBF-LB Process-Induced Regular Cavities for Lightweight AlSi10Mg Structures

In powder bed fusion with laser beam (PBF-LB), two process-induced defects by pore formation are known: local spherical pores by the keyhole effect and geometrically undefined pores caused by lack of fusion. Both pore types are heterogeneously distributed and can be used for lightweight or damping d...

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Autores principales: Victor Lubkowitz, Jonas Alber, Frederik Zanger
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Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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Sumario:In powder bed fusion with laser beam (PBF-LB), two process-induced defects by pore formation are known: local spherical pores by the keyhole effect and geometrically undefined pores caused by lack of fusion. Both pore types are heterogeneously distributed and can be used for lightweight or damping design applications. The achievable porosity is limited to around 13%. This article presents a novel process-controlled method enabling the targeted and reproducible manufacturing of solid parts with regularly distributed cavities, currently up to 60% porosity in AlSi10Mg, using the balling effect. This eliminates the need for time-consuming digital pre-processing work.