This study conducted a comparative analysis of laser power feedback control by measuring the melting pool size and temperature in the Directed Energy Deposition (DED) of SUS316L, to identify the effect of a conventional melting pool monitoring system ...
This study conducted a comparative analysis of laser power feedback control by measuring the melting pool size and temperature in the Directed Energy Deposition (DED) of SUS316L, to identify the effect of a conventional melting pool monitoring system on 3D metal printing performance. In the study, a CLAMIR was used on a developing 3D metal printer to control the laser beam power by measuring the size and temperature of the melting pool using an IR camera. Test parts were built from same CAD model but under different conditions, specifically, with CLAMIR on and off. The parts were investigated three ways: by 3D scanning to measure geometric errors, CT scanning to look into pore creation and distribution, and tensile tests to analyze mechanical performance.