Advancements in Laser-Powder Bed Fusion: A Study on Machine, Process and In-Situ Monitoring Technology KU Leuven
This dissertation discusses advancements in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) technology. L-PBF is an additive manufacturing technology, where components are fabricated by the addition of material as opposed to material removal as is common in more traditional substractive methods. In L-PBF, metallic components are produced from a metal powder deposited in layers and locally melted by a laser source and a x-y mirror system. As such, components ...