Selective Laser Melting (SLM) of three dimensional multi-layer model is being numerically investigated using finite element method with academic ANSYS software. The temperature distribution and melt pool formation with ...

Selective laser melting (SLM), a type of additive manufacturing (AM) process, is chosen for direct fabrication of powder-based functional metallic objects. The designing of small circular geometries or overhang surfaces ...

The maraging steel components fabricated using the selective laser melting process exhibit remarkable static strength. However, high pore density and large surface imperfections impede their overall mechanical and chemical ...

Abstract Selective laser melting (SLM) is one of the most frequently employed metal additive manufacturing methods. Various industries such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and tooling utilize SLM parts. Although ...

Purpose – The present study aims to investigate the effect of finish machining and aging processes on the surface integrity of the selective laser melted (SLM) maraging steel samples and compared them with those obtained ...

Purpose – The present paper aims to systematically investigate the influence of building orientations (0°, 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°) and heat treatment processes on the macro-/micro-structural, mechanical and electrochemical ...

Selective laser melting allows the layerwise fabrication of bespoke designs, creating new prospects in applications and properties compared to conventional methods. Like other ultra-high-strength steels, maraging steels ...

Purpose – The current investigation aims at observing the influence of the cooling channel on the thermal and residual stress behavior of the selective laser melting (SLM)316L uni-layer thermo-mechanical model. Design/ ...