An Investigation into the Optimization of the Selective Laser Melting Process Parameters for Ti6Al4V Through Numerical Modelling

The time-consuming experimental process currently required to optimize parameters for the selective laser melting (SLM) of new materials is still a major hurdle in adopting this technology various materials. A clear solution using numerical modelling predict parameters. Although literature and authors’ work indicate that part-scale melt pool computationally expensive, some studies accurate single tracks can be an effective way determining optimal This article reports on efforts apply approach Ti6Al4V alloy. Experimental simulation results were obtained broad range powers scanning speeds investigate accuracy model. Thereafter, effects changing model concerning simulated dimensions investigated find could responsible inaccuracies. These found include temperature-dependent absorptivity material, evaporation pressure coefficient, surface tension coefficient. It concluded that, provided values parameters, single-track SLM simulations powerful tool