Discrete Element Method Analysis of the Spreading Mechanism and Its Influence on Powder Bed Characteristics in Additive Manufacturing

Discrete Element Method Analysis of the Spreading Mechanism and Its Influence on Powder Bed Characteristics in Additive Manufacturing

Laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing is among the most used industrial processes, allowing for the production of customizable and geometrically complex parts at relatively low cost. Although different aspects of the powder spreading process have been investigated, questions remain on the p...

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Main Authors: Valerio Lampitella, Marco Trofa, Antonello Astarita, Gaetano D’Avino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Micromachines
Subjects:
discrete element method
spreading process
additive manufacturing
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/12/4/392

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