Investigation into Process Parameter Optimization of Selective Laser Melting for Producing AlSi12 Parts Using ANOVA

Autor: Neo Kekana, Mxolisi Brendon Shongwe, Khumbulani Mpofu, Rumbidzai Muvunzi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Applied Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 15, p 6519 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2076-3417
DOI: 10.3390/app14156519
Popis: In this study, AlSi12 alloy samples were produced via the selective laser melting (SLM) technique to produce high-density components with complex and customized parts for railway applications. Nonetheless, the production of dense samples necessitates the optimization of production process parameters. As a statistical design of the experimental method, response surface methodology was applied to optimize different combinations of SLM parameters. The outcomes were analyzed via analysis of variance (ANOVA) and signal-to-noise(S/N) ratios. The relationship between the hardness response to the process parameters (scanning speed and laser power) for determining the optimal processing conditions were examined. A hardness value of 133 HV was obtained. The process parameters were successfully optimized and the relationship between the parameters and the structures of the fabricated samples were reported.
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