Overview of finite elements simulation of temperature profile to estimate properties of materials 3D-printed by laser powder-bed fusion

Jean Willy Habimana, Li Xinwei, Hao Tan Yong, Chen Zhe, Cagirici Mehmet, Borayek Ramadan, Herng Tun Seng, Aaron Ong Chun Yee, Li Chaojiang, Ding Jun^†

(a) Temperature dependence of thermal conductivity of bulk materials. (b) Velocity field and velocity magnitude in the melt pool of 316 SS. (c) Comparison of the melt pool size when the flow in the molten pool is considered (right) and when the flow is negated (left).