Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces

A novel algorithmic pipeline for the automated identification and dimensional/geometric characterisation of topographic formations of interest (surface features) is proposed, specifically aimed at the investigation of signature features left by laser powder bed fusion of metallic surfaces. Unmelted...

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Main Authors: Senin, Nicola, Thompson, Adam, Leach, Richard K.
Format: Conference or Workshop Item
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/48599/
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author Senin, Nicola
Thompson, Adam
Leach, Richard K.
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Thompson, Adam
Leach, Richard K.
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description A novel algorithmic pipeline for the automated identification and dimensional/geometric characterisation of topographic formations of interest (surface features) is proposed, specifically aimed at the investigation of signature features left by laser powder bed fusion of metallic surfaces. Unmelted and partially-melted particles, as well as spatter formations and weld tracks, are automatically identified and extracted from topography datasets obtained via state-of-the-art areal topography measurement instruments, and then characterised in terms of their size and shape properties. Feature -based characterisation approaches, such as the one proposed in this work, allow for development of new solutions for the study of advanced manufacturing processes through the investigation of their surface fingerprint.
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spelling nottingham-485992020-05-04T19:12:15Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/48599/ Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces Senin, Nicola Thompson, Adam Leach, Richard K. A novel algorithmic pipeline for the automated identification and dimensional/geometric characterisation of topographic formations of interest (surface features) is proposed, specifically aimed at the investigation of signature features left by laser powder bed fusion of metallic surfaces. Unmelted and partially-melted particles, as well as spatter formations and weld tracks, are automatically identified and extracted from topography datasets obtained via state-of-the-art areal topography measurement instruments, and then characterised in terms of their size and shape properties. Feature -based characterisation approaches, such as the one proposed in this work, allow for development of new solutions for the study of advanced manufacturing processes through the investigation of their surface fingerprint. 2017-10-10 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed Senin, Nicola, Thompson, Adam and Leach, Richard K. (2017) Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces. In: Joint Special Interest Group meeting between euspen and ASPE Dimensional Accuracy and Surface Finish in Additive Manufacturing, 10-12 October 2017, Leuven, Belgium. Feature-based topography characterisation laser powder bed fusion surface metrology manufacturing process fingerprint
spellingShingle Feature-based topography characterisation
laser powder bed fusion
surface metrology
manufacturing process fingerprint
Senin, Nicola
Thompson, Adam
Leach, Richard K.
Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces
title Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces
title_full Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces
title_fullStr Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces
title_full_unstemmed Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces
title_short Feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces
title_sort feature-based characterisation of laser powder bed fusion surfaces
topic Feature-based topography characterisation
laser powder bed fusion
surface metrology
manufacturing process fingerprint
url https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/48599/