scholarly journals Investigations on Mechanical Properties of Lattice Structures with Different Values of Relative Density Made from 316L by Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Płatek ◽  
Judyta Sienkiewicz ◽  
Jacek Janiszewski ◽  
Fengchun Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Relative Density ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Geometrical Quality ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Dynamic Loading Conditions

Nine variants of regular lattice structures with different relative densities have been designed and successfully manufactured. The produced structures have been subjected to geometrical quality control, and the manufacturability of the implemented selective laser melting SLM technique has been assessed. It was found that the dimensions of the produced lattice struts differ from those of the designed struts. These deviations depend on the direction of geometrical evaluation. Additionally, the microstructures and phase compositions of the obtained structures were characterized and compared with those of conventionally produced 316L stainless steel. The microstructure analysis and X-Ray Diffraction XRD patterns revealed a single austenite phase in the SLM samples. Both a certain broadening and a displacement of the austenite peaks were observed due to residual stresses and a crystallographic texture induced by the SLM process. Furthermore, the mechanical behavior of the lattice structure material has been defined. It was demonstrated that under both quasi-static and dynamic testing, lattice structures with high relative densities are stretch-dominated, whereas those with low relative densities are bending-dominated. Moreover, the linear relationship between the energy absorption and relative density under dynamic loading conditions has been defined

scholarly journals Investigations on Mechanical Properties of Lattice Structures with Different Values of Relative Density Made from 316L by Selective Laser Melting (SLM)

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 2204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Płatek ◽  
Judyta Sienkiewicz ◽  
Jacek Janiszewski ◽  
Fengchun Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Relative Density ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Dynamic Testing ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Geometrical Quality ◽  
Xrd Patterns ◽  
Dynamic Loading Conditions

Nine variants of regular lattice structures with different relative densities have been designed and successfully manufactured. The produced structures have been subjected to geometrical quality control, and the manufacturability of the implemented selective laser melting (SLM) technique has been assessed. It was found that the dimensions of the produced lattice struts differ from those of the designed struts. These deviations depend on the strut orientation in relation to the specimen-building direction. Additionally, the microstructures and phase compositions of the obtained structures were characterized and compared with those of conventionally produced 316L stainless steel. The microstructure analysis and X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns revealed a single austenite phase in the SLM samples. Both a certain broadening and a displacement of the austenite peaks were observed due to residual stresses and a crystallographic texture induced by the SLM process. Furthermore, the mechanical behavior of the lattice structure material has been defined. It was demonstrated that under both quasi-static and dynamic testing, lattice structures with high relative densities are stretch-dominated, whereas those with low relative densities are bending-dominated. Moreover, the linear dependency between the value of energy absorption and relative density under dynamic loading conditions has been established.

Finite Element Analysis to Predict the Mechanical Behavior of Lattice Structures Made by Selective Laser Melting Technology

2014 ◽  
Vol 657 ◽  
pp. 231-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Răzvan Păcurar ◽  
Ancuţa Păcurar ◽  
Anna Petrilak ◽  
Nicolae Bâlc
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mechanical Resistance ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Medical Implant

Within this article, there are presented a series of researches that are related to the field of customized medical implants made by Additive Manufacturing techniques, such as Selective Laser Melting (SLM) technology. Lattice structures are required in this case for a better osteointegration of the medical implant in the contact area of the bone. But the consequence of using such structures is important also by the mechanical resistance point of view. The shape and size of the cells that are connected within the lattice structure to be manufactured by SLM is critical in this case. There are also few limitations related to the possibilities and performances of the SLM equipment, as well. This is the reason why, several types of lattice structures were designed as having different geometric features, with the aim of analyzing by using finite element method, how the admissible stress and strain will be varied in these cases and what would be the optimum size and shape of the cells that confers the optimum mechanical behavior of lattice structures used within the SLM process of the customized medical implant manufactured from titanium-alloyed materials.

Uncertainty Quantification and Validation of Lattice Structures Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Recep M. Gorguluarslan ◽  
Seung-Kyum Choi ◽  
Hae-jin Choi
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Uncertainty Quantification ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Computational Cost ◽  
Elastic Behavior ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Structure Level ◽  
Multi Level

A methodology is proposed for uncertainty quantification to accurately predict the mechanical response of lattice structures fabricated by additive manufacturing. Effective structural properties of the lattice structures are characterized using a multi-level stochastic upscaling process that propagates the quantified uncertainties at strut level to the lattice structure level. To obtain realistic simulation models for the stochastic upscaling process, high resolution finite element models of individual struts were reconstructed from the micro-CT scan images of lattice structures which are fabricated by selective laser melting. The upscaling process facilitates obtaining of the homogenized strut properties of the lattice structure to reduce the computational cost of the detailed simulation model for the lattice structure. Bayesian Information Criterion is utilized to quantify the uncertainties with parametric distributions based on the statistical data obtained from the reconstructed strut models. A systematic validation approach that can minimize the experimental cost is also utilized to assess the predictive capability of the stochastic upscaling method used at strut level and lattice structure level. In comparison with physical compression tests, the proposed methodology of linking the uncertainty quantification with multi-level stochastic upscaling method enabled an accurate prediction of the elastic behavior of the lattice structure by accounting for the uncertainties introduced by the additive manufacturing process.

scholarly journals Investigation on Morphology and Mechanical Properties of Rod Units in Lattice Structures Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3994
Author(s):  
Chenchen Jing ◽  
Yanyan Zhu ◽  
Jie Wang ◽  
Feifan Wang ◽  
Jiping Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Inclination Angle ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Load Capacity ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Profile Error ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Morphology And Mechanical Properties

Selective laser melting (SLM) fabrication of lattice structures has attracted considerable interest due to its many immanent advantages, such as high specific strength. A wide variety of lattice structures have been designed and fabricated. However, as a vital prerequisite for design optimization, a clear relation between the process constraint of SLM and the apparent properties of the fabricated lattice structure has received much less attention. Therefore, this work systematically investigates the characterization and preformation of rod units, which are the basic components of lattice structures, so as to evaluate the SLM manufacturability of lattice structures. A series of rod units with different inclination angles and diameters were fabricated by SLM. Their morphology and mechanical properties were measured by scanning electron microscope observation and a tensile test, respectively. The inclination angle was found to have significant effects on profile error and little effect on mechanical properties. The higher the inclination angle, the larger the profile error. The characteristic diameter had no significant correlation with profile errors and mechanical properties. Based on systematic studies, a formula is proposed to evaluate the cross-sectional area of the fabricated rod units and further estimate their load capacity. This has important implications for optimizing the design of lattice structures fabricated by SLM.

Control of Deviations in Lattice Structures Manufactured by Selective Laser Melting

2019 ◽  
Vol 822 ◽  
pp. 580-584
Author(s):  
Viktoria Vladislavovna Sokolova ◽  
Artem Kantyukov
Keyword(s):  
Relative Density ◽  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Computer Models ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Laser Melting

The paper presents the study of lattice structures and deviations in them caused by the phenomena of the selective laser melting. Experimental samples were compared with their computer models and deviations were assessed. The most accurate control method for this material was determined and relative density was calculated from the results of the method.

scholarly journals Dynamic Loading of Lattice Structure Made by Selective Laser Melting-Numerical Model with Substitution of Geometrical Imperfections

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radek Vrána ◽  
Ondřej Červinek ◽  
Pavel Maňas ◽  
Daniel Koutný ◽  
David Paloušek
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Numerical Model ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Low Velocity Impact ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Velocity Impact ◽  
Geometrical Imperfections

Selective laser melting (SLM) is an additive technology that allows for the production of precisely designed complex structures for energy absorbing applications from a wide range of metallic materials. Geometrical imperfections of the SLM fabricated lattice structures, which form one of the many thin struts, can lead to a great difference in prediction of their behavior. This article deals with the prediction of lattice structure mechanical properties under dynamic loading using finite element method (FEA) with inclusion of geometrical imperfections of the SLM process. Such properties are necessary to know especially for the application of SLM fabricated lattice structures in automotive or aerospace industries. Four types of specimens from AlSi10Mg alloy powder material were manufactured using SLM for quasi-static mechanical testing and determination of lattice structure mechanical properties for the FEA material model, for optical measurement of geometrical accuracy, and for low-velocity impact testing using the impact tester with a flat indenter. Geometries of struts with elliptical and circular cross-sections were identified and tested using FEA. The results showed that, in the case of elliptical cross-section, a significantly better match was found (2% error in the Fmax) with the low-velocity impact experiments during the whole deformation process compared to the circular cross-section. The FEA numerical model will be used for future testing of geometry changes and its effect on mechanical properties.

scholarly journals Damping behavior of 316L lattice structures produced by Selective Laser Melting

2018 ◽  
Vol 160 ◽  
pp. 1010-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Rosa ◽  
Stefano Manzoni ◽  
Riccardo Casati
Keyword(s):  
Selective Laser Melting ◽  
Lattice Structures ◽  
Laser Melting ◽  
Damping Behavior
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