Printing mechanisms to support the supports: A dual-scale heat dissipation framework governing printing process, heat transfer, and forming performance in laser powder bed fusion

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• Forming performance is significantly affected by heat dissipation during the printing process, influencing overall quality.
• The study identifies two distinct scales of heat transfer in laser powder bed fusion, which critically affect thermal management strategies.
• Thermal modeling techniques were employed to analyze heat transfer in the printing process and its effects on formability.
• This dual-scale framework highlights the need for optimized thermal management approaches to improve printing outcomes.