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Expanding the print parameter window for continuous line formation in binder jet additive manufacturing through pre-wetting of the powder bed

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104693

Jacob E. Lawrence, Madi P. Lawrence, Nathan B. Crane

Binder Jet (BJ) additive manufacturing creates parts by binding powder particles together with inkjet-printed droplets. BJ shows promise as an industrial process, but poor final part properties often limit applications. Prior work has shown that there is significant powder rearrangement from the kinetic impact of binder droplets that may contribute to the formation of defects in the final parts. This study builds upon previous research by studying the effects of print parameters, including droplet spacing and inter-arrival time, and droplet parameters, including droplet volume, velocity, and satellite formation, on the formation of lines. A new method, using an adhesive film, for extracting single-layer parts is described which allows for study of smaller, more sensitive primitives. The results show that pre-wetting the powder bed expands the feasible design space and allows printing with larger droplet spacings, smaller inter-arrival times, and slower droplet velocities. This enables up to 50 % faster print rates and the potential for reduced powder relocation due to droplet impact. Results from this work can be used to inform the selection of optimal process parameters and the design of new BJ systems to produce higher quality parts.

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In-situ controller autotuning by Bayesian optimization for closed-loop feedback control of laser powder bed fusion process

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104641

Barış Kavas , Efe C. Balta , Michael R. Tucker , Raamadaas Krishnadas , Alisa Rupenyan , John Lygeros , Markus Bambach

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing (AM) traditionally relies on static parameter assignment in an open loop, which can lead to defects when faced with complex thermal histories and process variability. Closed-loop control offers a promising alternative that can enhance stability and mitigate defects. However, controller performance relies heavily on precise parameter tuning, a process that is typically manual and system-specific. This study employs Bayesian Optimization (BO) as an automated, sample-efficient method for tuning in-layer controllers in LPBF, leveraging the repetitive nature of the process for either online (in-process) or offline (pre-process) tuning. We experimentally apply BO to tune an in-layer PI controller to modulate laser power, assessing its performance on wedge geometries prone to overheating. The results show that BO significantly reduces overheating, outperforming uncontrolled settings. Notably, this study presents the first microstructural analysis of parts produced with in-layer controlled tuning, identifying lack-of-fusion porosities caused by the controller’s corrective adjustments. In summary, BO demonstrates strong potential for automated controller tuning in LPBF, with implications for broader applications in AM, suggesting a path towards more adaptive and robust control across diverse machines and materials.

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Microstructure tailoring for crack mitigation in CM247LC manufactured by powder bed fusion – Laser beam

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104672

Ahmed Fardan , Andrea Fazi , Jakob Schröder , Tatiana Mishurova , Tobias Deckers , Giovanni Bruno , Mattias Thuvander , Andreas Markström , Håkan Brodin , Eduard Hryha

Tailored microstructures in powder bed fusion – laser beam (PBF-LB) can aid in crack mitigation of non-weldable Ni-base superalloys such as CM247LC. This study explores the effect of a range of stripe widths from 5 mm down to 0.2 mm to control solidification cracking, microstructure, and residual stress in CM247LC manufactured by PBF-LB. The decrease in melt pool depth with the reduction in stripe width from 5 to 0.2 mm promoted the < 100 > crystallographic texture along the build direction. The crack density measurements indicated that there is an increase from 0.62 mm/mm² (5 mm) to 1.71 mm/mm² (1 mm) followed by a decrease to 0.33 mm/mm² (0.2 mm). Atom probe tomography investigations at high-angle grain boundaries revealed that there is higher Hf segregation in 0.2 mm stripe width when compared to 5 mm. This indicates that the cracking behavior is likely influenced by the grain boundary segregation which in turn is dependent on melt pool shape/size and mushy zone length indicated by accompanying simulations. Residual stress, measured by X-ray diffraction, decreased from 842 MPa (5 mm) to 690 MPa (1 mm), followed by an abnormal rise to 842 MPa (0.7 mm) and 875 MPa (0.5 mm). This residual stress behavior is likely associated with the cracks acting as a stress relief mechanism. However, the 0.2 mm stripe width exhibited the lowest stress of 647 MPa, suggesting a different mechanism for stress relief, possibly due to re-melting. These findings highlight the critical role of stripe width as a scan strategy in PBF-LB processing of crack-susceptible alloys.

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Multicell interlacing IWP lattice metamaterials with superior low-frequency vibration isolation performance fabricated by laser powder bed fusion

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104681

Mengying Chen , Di Lin , Lei Yang , Cong Zhang , Hui Qiao , Lei Kang , Liu He , Yunlong Ren , Chunze Yan , Yusheng Shi

Lattice metamaterials have been proven to be effective for vibration reduction and isolation, but they do not perform well in the low-frequency bands. In this work, inspired by traditional Chinese Taoist concept, multiple IWP-type TPMS lattices are interlaced with each other to achieve low-frequency vibration isolation. The normal IWP lattice (NIL), double interlacing IWP lattice (DIIL), and quadruple interlacing IWP lattice (QIIL) are designed and prepared by the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technique. The frequency response and vibration isolation performance of the TPMS lattice metamaterials are analyzed through the dynamic vibration testing and shaft system vibration testing, respectively. The results reveal that the multicell interlacing IWP lattice metamaterials have better low-frequency vibration isolation performance than body centered cubic (BCC) and normal IWP lattices. With the increase of the interlacing-cell number, IWP lattice metamaterials have a better vibration isolation effect in the low-frequency band. Notably, the 316 L QIIL metamaterials have superior vibration isolation performance with the maximum vibration level difference of 47.44 dB. This study offers a new perspective for the application of lattice metamaterials in low-frequency vibration reduction and isolation.

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A detailed study of pre-heating effects in electron beam melting powder bed fusion process

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104656

E. Landau , Y.I. Ganor , D. Braun , M. Strantza , M.J. Matthews , E. Tiferet , G. Ziskind

Metal-based additive manufacturing processes, such as powder bed fusion with electron beam (PBF-EB) process, also referred to as electron beam melting (EBM), can produce high-density parts with minimal residual stresses due to the uniform and coherent preheating of the powder bed. However, understanding and controlling the multiple stages of preheating is required to enable the production of high-quality, consistent parts of various materials. This work presents a large-scale, multi-layer, three-dimensional numerical analysis focused on studying the preheating stages for predicting thermal history during the PBF-EB process. The model follows a continuous multi-stage cyclic process, that incorporates all the main stages of the PBF-EB process for 316 L stainless steel. This includes the gradual deposition of a new powder layer, the first and second preheating levels of the powder bed, and the energy deposition during melting (excluding the actual melt-pool behavior simulation). The model employs an adaptive time-scaling approach that automatically adjusts the energy deposition for each solution time-increment. This allows for localized changes in time-resolution over an otherwise computationally expensive multi-layer procedure. The material property variations are also taken into account, with an emphasis on the subtle irreversible changes in powder effective thermal conductivity after the two requisite preheating stages of the powder bed. This effect is studied using simplified conductivity models from the literature for partially sintered powder, validated by a dedicated experiment and numerical simulation. The large-scale model is then used to estimate the actual temperatures during first and second preheating levels for 316 L steel, which is not yet fully supported commercially for PBF-EB. Model predictions are corroborated by experiments, using and analyzing IR images, taken at the completion of each layer by the machine’s built-in infrared camera. The current model also incorporates a qualitative assessment for the effects of conductivity change during pre-heating, as well as evaluates the applicability of the time-scaling approach.

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Ti2AlNb microlattices via 3D ink-extrusion printing and sintering of precursor powders

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104673

Ya-Chu Hsu, David C. Dunand

Microlattices are 3D-extruded with inks containing a blend of precursor Ti + Nb + TiAl₃ powders, and their struts are then densified through a series of heat treatments to eliminate organic binder, sinter porosity, and achieve compositional Ti₂AlNb homogeneity. The phase evolution of an as-printed filament (representative of a microlattice strut) is examined using in-situ X-ray diffraction, revealing a series of steps: (i) TiAl₃ decomposition, starting at 710 °C and ending at 780 °C, to form TiAl; (ii) Nb and Al interdiffusion, initiating at 820 °C, accompanied by the formation of Nb₂Al and Nb₃Al phases; (iii) the α→β Ti phase transformation and (iv) Ti₃Al formation, starting at 870 °C. Fully-homogenized Ti₂AlNb microstructures with low residual porosity, comprising a B2 matrix and two types of α₂ and O (orthorhombic) secondary phases, are achieved after sintering at 1300 °C for 5 h. Under compression at 1000 °C, microlattices with struts ∼400 µm in diameter show a good combination of yield strength (138 MPa) and ductility (48 %, with no catastrophic failure). Because of their low density (∼3 g/cm³) and high strength at high temperatures, Ti₂AlNb microlattices exhibit a specific strength higher than existing Ni- and Co-based superalloy microlattices above 900 °C. Finally, a complex Ti₂AlNb prototype heat exchanger is created via layer-by-layer ink-extrusion and sintering.

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Structured, sintered, and rastered strategies for fluid wicking in additively manufactured heat pipes

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104669

Cameron Noe , Swapnil Morankar , Alexander S. Rattner , Alexander Potts , Zachary Goode , Tatiana El Dannaoui , John R. Sherbondy , Nikhilesh Chawla , William Sixel , Sven Bilén , Stephen Lynch , Chad Westover , Dhruv Bhate

This work compares three different strategies for creating wicking structures with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) for use in additively manufactured monolithic heat pipes: (i) structured wicks, fabricated with intentionally designed lattice geometries, (ii) sintered wicks, created by partially melting and fusing the metal powder used in the LPBF manufacturing processes, and (iii) rastered wicks, created by modifying the laser raster infill grid parameters to generate fluid flow paths. The study was performed in three phases. Phase I examined wick fluid absorption, porosity, volumetric energy density, and wick manufacturability for a broad range of production parameters. A subset of promising wick production approaches was identified for fluid rate-of-rise characterization in Phase II. One high performing wick production approach was selected for each strategy for detailed characterization in Phase III. In this last phase, the wick candidates were studied through X-ray microtomography, scanning electron microscope (SEM) imaging, porosity analysis, and computational simulations of directional sample permeability and thermal conductivity (using geometry data from X-ray imaging). Advantages and disadvantages of each wick design approach were explored in the context of both manufacturability using LPBF, and wick performance. Of the three strategies, the rastered approach was found to have the most potential for applications in future additively manufactured heat pipe designs due to its wide LPBF manufacturability process window and its relatively high permeability with low directional dependence.

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The mirror additive manufacturing process for tool-less fabrication of continuous carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin matrix composite

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Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104680

Tianhao Zhao, Leyan Chen, Kenan Zhang, Haihang Wang, Jie Yang, Qinglong An, Ming Chen, Jingwei Zhang

A mirror additive manufacturing (MAM) process has been proposed, in which dual mutually supported robotic heads simultaneously perform placement and in-situ laser heating curing of thermoplastic prepreg tapes. This approach overcomes the reliance on complex tools in conventional processes, enhancing manufacturing flexibility, cost-efficiency and production efficiency as well as the applicability to special environments such as space, remote areas and disaster zones. The severe instability of temperature and rolling force during the MAM process was effectively addressed by the proposed control strategy combining reinforcement learning with a PID algorithm. Moreover, ply-by-ply decrease in temperature is caused as the cumulative heating effect of the mirror heat sources weakens with the rise of laminate thickness, which is precisely compensated by the proposed temperature stabilization control method, enabling stable temperatures across each ply. Compared with the open-loop MAM system, the stabilization control of temperature and rolling force significantly improves surface quality, reduces internal defects and enhances macro-mechanical performance. The effect of process parameters such as laser power, rolling force and placement speed on surface roughness, internal defects and macro-mechanical characteristics has also been clarified.

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Self-generating multiscale configurations, their CAD features in support of 3D printing and their CAE efficiencies

IF 10.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104670

Qirui Jin , Chuang Ma , Yichao Zhu

Additive manufacturing enables the production of a number of multiscale configurations such as lattice structures. However, due to their multiscale complexities, the acquisition of explicit, high-fidelity, resource-saving digital description of lattice configurations is still technically challenging. This article is aimed to introduce a general algorithm for digital presentation of lattice structure, whose constituting cells can be spatially-varying. The natural suitability of the present algorithm with additive manufacturing can be summarised as follows. Firstly, the designed lattice here can be represented fully in line with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) conventions. Secondly, the designed lattice can functionally approximate any multiscale configurations in the sense of resulting in similar responding fields under given loading conditions. Thirdly, the designed lattice can be digitally memorised in a highly compact manner, and an unzipping scheme in parallel with its additive manufacturing process is thus proposed to maintain the number of CAD control points in memory at a low level. Fourthly, mechanical properties of the designed lattice, both its overall compliance and its localised properties, such as its strength, can be evaluated instantly, with the use of a machine-learning-based asymptotic homogenisation and localisation method.

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Thin-plate lattices in AlSi10Mg alloy via laser additive manufacturing: Highly enhanced specific strength and recovery

IF 10.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING

Additive manufacturing

Pub Date : 2025-02-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.addma.2025.104664

Jordan Noronha, Jason Dash, David Downing, Mahyar Khorasani, Martin Leary, Milan Brandt, Ma Qian

Metallic lattices have emerged as a class of lightweight, strong, and multifunctional materials with growing applications. However, their specific strengths (strength-to-density ratios) often fall significantly short of those of their bulk metal counterparts. Thin-plate lattices (TPLs), featuring submillimeter-thick metal plates, present a promising solution. Yet, traditional manufacturing methods have long hindered their development. This study investigates laser additive manufacturing and the mechanical properties of axially isotropic AlSi10Mg alloy TPLs, designed with various unit cells, including cubic, cuboctahedron, truncated-octahedron, rhombicuboctahedron, and sphere structures. With densities ranging from 0.57 to 1.13 g/cm³ , these TPLs achieved exceptional specific yield strengths up to 90 % of the base alloy—significantly surpassing the performance of strut-based metallic lattices, which typically achieve 50–60 %. Additionally, under uniaxial compression, the TPLs demonstrated remarkable near-complete peak stress recovery, even at high strain levels (>50 %) or during fragmentation, offering a unique safety mechanism. This recovery was driven by distinct failure modes: at lower densities, fractures progressed layer by layer, leaving intact layers, while at higher densities, crack deflection enhanced resilience. These findings position TPLs as a transformative advancement, combining exceptional specific strength with robust recovery characteristics to outperform conventional lattice designs in multifunctional, high-performance applications.

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