Temperature control in the additive manufacturing (3D printing) of metals
Lead Research Organisation:
Heriot-Watt University
Department Name: Sch of Engineering and Physical Science
Abstract
"This is a PhD research project in [discipline on which they are to be registered e.g. Physics]. Mechanical Engineering
The project involves the study of heat flow and temperature control in the additive manufacturing (AM) of metals. Single point and full-field pyrometers and thermocouples will be used to measure the temperature variations during powder-based fusion and laser wire additive manufacturing processes. This project has direct links with ongoing powder-bed, micro-wire AM and arc-wire AM research programs.
The temperature measurements will be used to improve the process planning of manufactured parts. For example, the melt pool can be monitored to ensure no excessive build-up of heat occurs, as well as to help reduce splatter. Monitoring the temperature will reveal the thermal cycles the material goes through and provide quality assurance for built components through an understanding of its microstructure and physical properties that are produced by the manufacturing process. Understanding temperature variations is also important as they produce residual stresses and influence the placement of support structures."
The project involves the study of heat flow and temperature control in the additive manufacturing (AM) of metals. Single point and full-field pyrometers and thermocouples will be used to measure the temperature variations during powder-based fusion and laser wire additive manufacturing processes. This project has direct links with ongoing powder-bed, micro-wire AM and arc-wire AM research programs.
The temperature measurements will be used to improve the process planning of manufactured parts. For example, the melt pool can be monitored to ensure no excessive build-up of heat occurs, as well as to help reduce splatter. Monitoring the temperature will reveal the thermal cycles the material goes through and provide quality assurance for built components through an understanding of its microstructure and physical properties that are produced by the manufacturing process. Understanding temperature variations is also important as they produce residual stresses and influence the placement of support structures."
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Andrew Moore (Primary Supervisor) | |
| Alexander Burton (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/N509474/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2021 | |||
| 1963561 | Studentship | EP/N509474/1 | 01/09/2017 | 30/06/2019 | Alexander Burton |