Layerwise monitoring of electron beam melting via backscatter electron detection

Arnold C, Pobel C, Osmanlic F, Körner C (2018)


Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.

Book Volume: 24

Pages Range: 1401 - 1406

Journal Issue: 8

DOI: 10.1108/RPJ-02-2018-0034

Open Access Link: https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-02-2018-0034

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study is the introduction and validation of a new technique for process monitoring during electron beam melting (EBM).

Design/Methodology/Approach
In this study, a backscatter electron detector inside the building chamber is used for image acquisition during EBM process. By systematic variation of process parameters, the ability of displaying different topographies, especially pores, is investigated. The results are evaluated in terms of porosity and compared with optical microscopy and X-ray computed tomography.

Findings
The method is capable of detecting major flaws (e.g. pores) and gives information about the quality of the resulting component.

Originality/Value
Image acquisition by evaluating backscatter electrons during EBM process is a new approach in process monitoring which avoids disadvantages restricting previously investigated techniques.

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APA:

Arnold, C., Pobel, C., Osmanlic, F., & Körner, C. (2018). Layerwise monitoring of electron beam melting via backscatter electron detection. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 24(8), 1401 - 1406. https://doi.org/10.1108/RPJ-02-2018-0034

MLA:

Arnold, Christopher, et al. "Layerwise monitoring of electron beam melting via backscatter electron detection." Rapid Prototyping Journal 24.8 (2018): 1401 - 1406.

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