Benchmarking of an Open Architecture Polymer Laser Powder Bed Fusion system

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Abstract

This study aims to benchmark a fibre laser powered Open Architecture Polymer Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) system, which has been developed to offer complete process control. It enables researchers to investigate the process and materials development for the Polymer laser powder bed fusion process by providing control over critical parameters during the additive manufacturing process. To verify the solution, a benchmark study was conducted to investigate the system’s capabilities. The investigation involved manufacturing a known benchmarking geometry that challenges the polymer powder additive manufacturing process. The results indicate that the Open Architecture Polymer LPBF system can reproduce the benchmarking geometry successfully. The findings of this study demonstrate the potential of the Open Architecture Polymer laser powder bed fusion system for research and development in the field of additive manufacturing.
Original languageEnglish
Publication date2023
Number of pages2
Publication statusPublished - 2023
EventJoint Special Interest Group meeting between euspen and ASPE
Advancing Precision in Additive Manufacturing
- KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
Duration: 19 Sept 202321 Sept 2023

Conference

ConferenceJoint Special Interest Group meeting between euspen and ASPE
Advancing Precision in Additive Manufacturing
LocationKU Leuven
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period19/09/202321/09/2023

Keywords

  • Open-source
  • Laser powder bed fusion
  • L-PBF
  • Open-architecture
  • Polymer
  • Selective laser sintering
  • SLS

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