journal article·2023-02-01Open access

Assessing the quality and productivity of laser cladding and direct energy deposition: Guidelines for researchers

John Powell, Daniel Koti, Xabier Garmendia, K. T. Voisey

Journal of Laser Applications· Volume 35· Issue 1

Abstract

This paper provides guidelines and advice to researchers and engineers in the field of laser cladding and related direct energy deposition techniques to help establish a standardized approach to quality assessment and productivity metrics. Factors considered are deposit geometry, porosity, cracking, dilution, build-up/coverage rate, and powder catchment efficiency.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes · High Entropy Alloys Studies · Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

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Affiliations

Faculty of Engineering, The University of Nottingham 1 , Nottingham, United Kingdom

University of Stuttgart, ICM 2 , D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany

Addideba Laser & AM Solutions 3 , Deba, Spain

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