1.1. Working Principle

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is Powder Bed Fusion?

   Hint

   Think about how layers are added.

2. 2.

   Name one material used in PBF.

   Hint

   Think of the two main categories.

3. 3.

   What technology primarily uses lasers to fuse materials?

   • Electron Beam Melting
   • Selective Laser Sintering
   • Liquid Binder Jetting

   Hint

   Think about which technology specifically mentions lasers.

4. 4.

   True or False: PBF processes can only be applied to metals.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the range of materials mentioned.

5. 5.

   Analyze the impact of different heat sources on the material properties of finished parts in PBF processes.

   Hint

   Consider the effects of temperature and energy on metal versus polymer.

6. 6.

   Explore how adjusting the layer thickness can influence the efficiency and quality of a PBF process.

   Hint

   Think about the trade-off between speed and detail in manufacturing.