1999 / Solid Freeform Fabrication Proceedings
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Author J. Steinberger, K. Manetsberger, J. Shen, J. MuIlers, DaimlerChrysler Research Center
Source Solid Freeform Fabrication Proceedings, 1999, pp 303-310
Abstract The sintering dynamics of materials used in the Selective Laser Sintering process impact greatly the thermal conditions of the powder bed. An experimental setup was developed to obtain sintering rate information at conditions very near to those of the SLS process. The system consists of a powder sample heated by a C02 laser while maintained at constant thermal boundary conditions. The powder height is measured by means of an optical sensor, which avoids stress on the powder and allows fast data acquisition. This paper discusses experiments conducted with this apparatus and further compares the obtained results with theoretical models and the previous work of others. (Auth abstract) [References: 14]
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