Powder coating is a wonderful way to apply a smooth, colored surface to a part, whether for aesthetic reasons or corrosion protection. Traditionally, powder is applied via a air gun that sprays it ...

Powder leftovers don’t have to go to waste if you know where to look and how to use them. This video shows a simple, practical way to make the most of what’s usually thrown away. A smart tip for ...

Abstract: The widespread adoption of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing is hampered by process unreliability problems. Modeling the melt pool behavior in LPBF is crucial to develop ...

Abstract: During the manufacturing process of parts made by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), the dimensional accuracy of the part is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of the part ...