About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2026)
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| Symposium
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2026 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2026)
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| Presentation Title |
Cooling Rate Measurement in Laser Directed Energy Deposition Using an Event-based Camera |
| Author(s) |
Ainsley Soleta, Aaron McMillen , Samantha Webster |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ainsley Soleta |
| Abstract Scope |
Melt-pool behavior strongly influences microstructure and defect formation in laser powder-blown directed energy deposition (DED-LB). However, measuring melt-pool cooling rates in-situ remains difficult due to rapid solidification and noise while imaging. This work combines computational fluid dynamics, analytical heat transfer modeling, and in-situ sensing to estimate cooling rates during deposition. An infrared camera captures relative melt-pool temperature, while an event-based camera provides high-temporal resolution imaging of melt-pool behavior. Experimental data are coupled with numerical analysis to extract cooling rate trends and verify model predictions. Preliminary results demonstrate the feasibility of combining simulation and event-based imaging to characterize transient thermal behavior. Compared to traditional high-speed cameras, event-based imaging offers lower data throughput while still capturing rapid thermal changes, making it a more efficient option for in-situ monitoring. This approach establishes a framework for process monitoring, providing insight into the relationship between thermal history and resulting material properties in DED-LB systems. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |