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http://dx.doi.org/10.3365/KJMM.2012.50.3.191

Laser Processing Technology using Metal Powders  

Jang, Jeong-Hwan (School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Research Center for Net Shape and Die Manufacturing, Pusan National University)
Moon, Young-Hoon (School of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Research Center for Net Shape and Die Manufacturing, Pusan National University)
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Korean Journal of Metals and Materials / v.50, no.3, 2012 , pp. 191-200 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to review the state of laser processing technology using metal powders. In recent years, a series of research and development efforts have been undertaken worldwide to develop laser processing technologies to fabricate metal-based parts. Layered manufacturing by the laser melting process is gaining ground for use in manufacturing rapid prototypes (RP), tools (RT) and functional end products. Selective laser sintering / melting (SLS/SLM) is one of the most rapidly growing rapid prototyping techniques. This is mainly due to the processes's suitability for almost any materials, including polymers, metals, ceramics and many types of composites. The interaction between the laser beam and the powder material used in the laser melting process is one of the dominant phenomena defining feasibility and quality. In the case of SLS, the powder is not fully melted during laser scanning, therefore the SLS-processed parts are not fully dense and have relatively low strength. To overcome this disadvantage, SLM and laser cladding (LC) processes have been used to enable full melting of the powder. Further studies on the laser processing technology will be continued due to the many potential applications that the technology offers.
Keywords
laser processing technology; selective laser sintering (SLS); selective laser melting (SLM); laser cladding (LC); metal powder;
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