About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing: Development of Powders
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| Presentation Title |
Powder Behavior Simulation for Enhanced Processability and Flowability in Metal Additive Manufacturing |
| Author(s) |
Hideyuki Kanematsu, Masahiko Kuwabara, Jeremy Knopp, Tadaomi Fujieda, Takayoshi Nakano |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Hideyuki Kanematsu |
| Abstract Scope |
The success of metal additive manufacturing (AM) depends on the consistent flow, spreading, and recoating behavior of the feedstock powder. This presentation introduces a simulation-based approach using Prometech’s particle simulation tools to evaluate and compare powder characteristics such as morphology, size distribution, and surface energy. The method provides a predictive lens for feedstock development and qualification by modeling their effects on flowability and layering behavior. Applications include screening new alloy powders, adjusting particle treatments, and optimizing powder delivery systems. The results support more robust and efficient metal AM processes, bridging powder science with simulation-driven materials engineering. |