Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 61, Issue 17, 1714001(2024)

Optimization of Process Parameters and Performances of Invar-Alloy Lattice Structures Manufactured via Selective Laser Melting

Yiwei He, Jie Chen, Qin Yang, and Xianfeng Shen*
Author Affiliations
  • Institute of Mechanical Manufacturing Technology, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China
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    Figures & Tables(17)
    (a) Morphology and (b) particle size distribution of the invar-alloy powders
    (a) Morphology and (b) size of tensile samples
    (a) CAD model, (b) simulation model, and (c) final samples of lattice structure
    Relationship between relative density and laser energy density
    Cross section of samples built at different laser energy densities. (a) 46 J/mm3; (b) 78 J/mm3; (c) 115 J/mm3
    Vertical section of the sample. (a) EBSD image; (b) distribution of different phases
    SEM photographs of the top and side views of the lattice structure
    Dimensional deflections of the lattice structure struts relative to the designed strut diameter under different laser scanning speeds
    Microscopic images of the strut sections under different laser scanning speeds. (a) 600 mm/s; (b) 800 mm/s; (c) 1000 mm/s; (d) 1200 mm/s
    Compression simulation and physical image of lattice structures
    Experimental and simulated compression curves of lattice structures
    • Table 1. Chemical composition of invar-alloy powder

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      Table 1. Chemical composition of invar-alloy powder

      ElementCrCCoSiMnNiFe
      Mass fraction /%0.0050.0110.030.130.2935.8Bal.
    • Table 2. Factor level table

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      Table 2. Factor level table

      LevelTest factor
      P /Wv /(mm/s)h /mmError
      12206000.081
      22508000.102
      328012000.123
    • Table 3. Laser energy density corresponding to the test group

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      Table 3. Laser energy density corresponding to the test group

      No.P /Wv /(mm/s)h /mmE /(J/mm3
      12206000.08115
      22208000.1069
      322010000.1246
      42506000.10104
      52508000.1265
      625010000.0878
      72806000.1297
      82808000.08109
      928010000.1070
    • Table 4. Results of orthogonal test

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      Table 4. Results of orthogonal test

      No.Rp0.2 /MPaRm /MPa
      1290381
      2305387
      3338409
      4295397
      5336412
      6321390
      7317403
      8312383
      9333395
    • Table 5. Range analysis

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      Table 5. Range analysis

      Tensile propertySubjectPvh
      Rp0.2k1j311.20300.69307.61
      k2j316.97317.62311.05
      k3j320.67330.53330.18
      Rj9.4729.8422.57
      Rmk1j392.44393.33384.76
      k2j399.80394.32392.99
      k3j393.54398.14408.04
      Rj7.364.8023.28
    • Table 6. Variance analysis

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      Table 6. Variance analysis

      Tensile propertySourceSum of squareDegree of freedomMean sum of squareF-valueP-value
      Rp0.2P136.76268.382.740.2674
      v1343.922671.9626.920.0358
      h887.232443.6217.770.0533
      RmP94.56247.286.760.1288
      v38.65219.322.760.2657
      h836.092418.0559.790.0165
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    Yiwei He, Jie Chen, Qin Yang, Xianfeng Shen. Optimization of Process Parameters and Performances of Invar-Alloy Lattice Structures Manufactured via Selective Laser Melting[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2024, 61(17): 1714001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Lasers and Laser Optics

    Received: Oct. 23, 2023

    Accepted: Dec. 18, 2023

    Published Online: Sep. 9, 2024

    The Author Email: Xianfeng Shen (xianfeng_shen@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/LOP232346

    CSTR:32186.14.LOP232346

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