Evaluation of essential powder properties through complementary particle size analysis methods for laser powder bed fusion of polymers
Sommereyns A, Hupfeld T, Gökce B, Barcikowski S, Schmidt M (2020)
Publication Type: Conference contribution
Publication year: 2020
Journal
Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
Book Volume: 94
Pages Range: 116-121
Conference Proceedings Title: Procedia CIRP
Event location: Virtual, Online
DOI: 10.1016/j.procir.2020.09.023
Abstract
The resolution of complex parts produced by laser powder bed fusion of polymers (PBF-LB/P) is defined significantly by the shape and size distribution of the feedstock powder. Its analysis is usually performed by optical measurement systems such as laser diffraction or image analysis. In this study, the most relevant particle size parameters will be extracted from a set of different measuring methods, as well as the Hausner ratio and finally discussed regarding safe and successful processability. Extracted data include the sphericity, fine fraction, volume- and number-weighted diameter distributions, and statistical significance analysis, including comparison of PA12 and carbon-black-additivated PA12. The presented results should give researchers a first impression about the suitability of polymer powders for PBF-LB/P, based on powder feedstock characterization.
Authors with CRIS profile
Alexander Sommereyns
Lehrstuhl für Photonische Technologien
Michael Schmidt
Lehrstuhl für Photonische Technologien
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Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Sommereyns, A., Hupfeld, T., Gökce, B., Barcikowski, S., & Schmidt, M. (2020). Evaluation of essential powder properties through complementary particle size analysis methods for laser powder bed fusion of polymers. In M. Schmidt, F. Vollertsen, E. Govekar (Eds.), Procedia CIRP (pp. 116-121). Virtual, Online: Elsevier B.V..
MLA:
Sommereyns, Alexander, et al. "Evaluation of essential powder properties through complementary particle size analysis methods for laser powder bed fusion of polymers." Proceedings of the 11th CIRP Conference on Photonic Technologies, LANE 2020, Virtual, Online Ed. M. Schmidt, F. Vollertsen, E. Govekar, Elsevier B.V., 2020. 116-121.
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