Thermo-viscoelastic modeling and behavior analysis of metal parts in powder bed fusion

Key Points

• Thermo-viscoelastic modeling reveals key behavior patterns of metal parts during powder bed fusion processes.
• Key measurements indicate significant variations in thermal properties throughout the metal parts analyzed.
• Analysis highlights the relationship between temperature variations and the mechanical behavior of materials in additive manufacturing.
• These findings may enable more effective design strategies and material usage in future additive manufacturing applications.