1.3. Powder Fusion Mechanism

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of the powder fusion mechanism?

   Hint

   Think about the main goal of additive manufacturing.

2. 2.

   Name one material commonly used in PBF.

   Hint

   Consider the types of materials mentioned in class.

3. 3.

   Which process uses a laser to fully melt the powder?

   • Selective Laser Sintering
   • Selective Laser Melting
   • Electron Beam Melting

   Hint

   Think about what happens in the melting process.

4. 4.

   True or False: SLS is primarily used for creating metal parts.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the materials commonly associated with each process.

5. 5.

   Assess the impact of varying laser power on the grain size and mechanical properties of parts manufactured by DMLS.

   Hint

   Consider how heat affects material properties.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a case study where a company shifted from SLS to EBM; delineate the expected differences in part quality and production cost.

   Hint

   Think about how environment control can lead to better outcomes.