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THERMAL PROPERTY MEASUREMENT METHODS AND ANALYSIS FOR AM SOLIDS AND POWDERS

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Author(s)

Justin G. Whiting, Brandon M. Lane, Kevin Chou, Bo Cheng

Abstract

Thermal properties of additive manufacturing (AM) solids and precursor materials are important factors for build process and part performance. However, measured thermal properties are not well documented, despite being used extensively in AM modeling and simulation. NIST and the University of Louisville are developing the measurement science for AM material thermal properties. New measurement methods, sample preparation techniques, and results analyses are demonstrated for laser flash (LF) thermal diffusivity measurements on metal AM solids and powders. Due to the complexity of these materials, new sample fabrication methods are required and demonstrated. Results from LF measurements are presented and compared.
Proceedings Title
Proceedings of the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium
Conference Dates
August 7-9, 2017
Conference Location
Austin, TX
Conference Title
Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium
Pub Type
Conferences

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Keywords

laser powder bed fusion, thermal properties, thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity
Manufacturing and Additive manufacturing

Citation

Whiting, J. , Lane, B. , Chou, K. and Cheng, B. (2017), THERMAL PROPERTY MEASUREMENT METHODS AND ANALYSIS FOR AM SOLIDS AND POWDERS, Proceedings of the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium, Austin, TX, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=924024 (Accessed October 10, 2025)

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Created August 8, 2017, Updated October 8, 2020
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