Multi-physics Investigation of Thermal-Fluid Mechanical Interaction during Laser Cladding Process of IN718 on 2520

Key Points

• Temperature distribution significantly alters mechanical properties, influencing cladding quality.
• Key evidence reveals that effective thermal-fluid interactions enhance the IN718 cladding process, optimizing performance.
• Multi-physics simulation assesses thermal-fluid mechanical interactions in laser cladding of IN718 materials.
• Findings highlight the importance of understanding thermal-fluid interactions for future advanced manufacturing techniques.