Spatter and powder evolution in laser powder bed fusion of Nickel-based superalloys

Laser powder bed fusion (PBF-LB) technology has matured sufficiently to allow direct manufacture for a range of applications. However, there are still variabilities in processing and difficulties in qualifying parts due to defects inherent to the process. These hinder the wider adoption of the techn...

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Main Author: Gasper, Alexander
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/59237/