Reuse of 316L Stainless Steel Powder in Additive Manufacturing

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the reuse of 316L stainless steel powder in additive manufacturing, focusing on material properties, processing techniques, and measurement methods.

Reusing 316L SS

The process of utilizing 316L stainless steel powder multiple times in deposition cycles for additive manufacturing.

Powder Morphology

The geometric shape and surface characteristics of powder particles.

Particle Size Distribution (PSD)

A measure of the range of sizes of particles in a sample, indicating the proportion of various sizes.

Agglomerates

Clumps or clusters of particles that have stuck together, often larger than the specified particle size.

Microstructure

The structure of materials observed at the microscopic scale, including grain size, phase distribution, and morphology.

Deposition Efficiency

The percentage of powder that successfully forms part of the finished build compared to the total powder used.

Laser Metal Deposition (LMD)

A technique in additive manufacturing where a laser is used to melt metal powder, creating layered structures.

Compressive Yield Strength

The stress at which a material begins to deform plastically under compression.

V-blender

A type of equipment used to mix and re-homogenize powder materials in additive manufacturing.

Phase Identification

The determination of the phases present in a material, often through techniques like X-ray diffraction.