In situ X-ray imaging of defect and molten pool dynamics in laser additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing of metals is now widely available, but the interaction of the metal powder with the laser remains unclear. Here, the authors use X-rays to image melt features and pore behaviour during laser melting of powders.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chu Lun Alex Leung, Sebastian Marussi, Robert C. Atwood, Michael Towrie, Philip J. Withers, Peter D. Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2018-04-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-03734-7