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Pore evolution mechanisms during directed energy deposition additive manufacturing

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  • Kai Zhang

    (University College London
    Research Complex at Harwell, Harwell Campus)

  • Yunhui Chen

    (University College London
    Research Complex at Harwell, Harwell Campus
    ESRF—The European Synchrotron
    RMIT University)

  • Sebastian Marussi

    (University College London
    Research Complex at Harwell, Harwell Campus)

  • Xianqiang Fan

    (University College London
    Research Complex at Harwell, Harwell Campus)

  • Maureen Fitzpatrick

    (University College London
    ESRF—The European Synchrotron)

  • Shishira Bhagavath

    (University College London
    Research Complex at Harwell, Harwell Campus)

  • Marta Majkut

    (ESRF—The European Synchrotron)

  • Bratislav Lukic

    (ESRF—The European Synchrotron)

  • Kudakwashe Jakata

    (ESRF—The European Synchrotron
    Harwell Campus)

  • Alexander Rack

    (ESRF—The European Synchrotron)

  • Martyn A. Jones

    (Rolls-Royce plc)

  • Junji Shinjo

    (Shimane University)

  • Chinnapat Panwisawas

    (Queen Mary University of London)

  • Chu Lun Alex Leung

    (University College London
    Research Complex at Harwell, Harwell Campus)

  • Peter D. Lee

    (University College London
    Research Complex at Harwell, Harwell Campus)

Abstract

Porosity in directed energy deposition (DED) deteriorates mechanical performances of components, limiting safety-critical applications. However, how pores arise and evolve in DED remains unclear. Here, we reveal pore evolution mechanisms during DED using in situ X-ray imaging and multi-physics modelling. We quantify five mechanisms contributing to pore formation, migration, pushing, growth, removal and entrapment: (i) bubbles from gas atomised powder enter the melt pool, and then migrate circularly or laterally; (ii) small bubbles can escape from the pool surface, or coalesce into larger bubbles, or be entrapped by solidification fronts; (iii) larger coalesced bubbles can remain in the pool for long periods, pushed by the solid/liquid interface; (iv) Marangoni surface shear flow overcomes buoyancy, keeping larger bubbles from popping out; and (v) once large bubbles reach critical sizes they escape from the pool surface or are trapped in DED tracks. These mechanisms can guide the development of pore minimisation strategies.

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  • Kai Zhang & Yunhui Chen & Sebastian Marussi & Xianqiang Fan & Maureen Fitzpatrick & Shishira Bhagavath & Marta Majkut & Bratislav Lukic & Kudakwashe Jakata & Alexander Rack & Martyn A. Jones & Junji S, 2024. "Pore evolution mechanisms during directed energy deposition additive manufacturing," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 15(1), pages 1-14, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:15:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-024-45913-9
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-45913-9
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