@article{LaumerKargSchmidt, author = {Laumer, Tobias and Karg, Michael Cornelius Hermann and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Laser Beam Melting of Multi-Material Components}, series = {Physics Procedia}, volume = {39}, journal = {Physics Procedia}, publisher = {Elsevier}, issn = {1875-3892}, doi = {10.1016/j.phpro.2012.10.068}, pages = {518 -- 525}, abstract = {First results regarding the realisation of multi-material components manufactured by Laser Beam Melting of polymers and metals are published. For realising composite structures from polymer powders by additive manufacturing, at first relevant material properties regarding compatibility have to be analysed. The paper shows the main requirements for compatibility between different materials and offers first results in form of a compatibility matrix of possible combinations for composite structures.For achieving gradient properties of additively manufactured metal parts by using composite materials the composition of alloying components in the powder and adapted process strategies are varied. As an alternative to atomizing pre-alloyed materials, mixtures of different powders are investigated.}, language = {en} } @article{OsmanlicWudyLaumeretal., author = {Osmanlic, Fuad and Wudy, Katrin and Laumer, Tobias and Schmidt, Michael and Drummer, Dietmar and K{\"o}rner, Carolin}, title = {Modeling of Laser Beam Absorption in a Polymer Powder Bed}, series = {Polymers}, volume = {10}, journal = {Polymers}, number = {7}, publisher = {MDPI}, doi = {10.3390/polym10070784}, pages = {1 -- 11}, abstract = {In order to understand the absorption characteristic, a ray trace model is developed by taking into account the reflection, absorption and refraction. The ray paths are resolved on a sub-powder grid. For validation, the simulation results are compared to analytic solutions of the irradiation of the laser beam onto a plain surface. In addition, the absorptance, reflectance and transmittance of PA12 powder layers measured by an integration sphere setup are compared with the numerical results of our model. It is shown that the effective penetration depth can be lower than the penetration depth in bulk material for polymer powders and, therefore, can increase the energy density at the powder bed surface. The implications for modeling of the selective laser sintering (SLS) process and the processability of fine powder distributions and high powder bed densities are discussed.}, language = {en} } @article{GeisslerLaumerWuebbekeetal., author = {Geißler, Bastian and Laumer, Tobias and W{\"u}bbeke, Andrea and Lakemeyer, Patrick and Frick, Thomas and Sch{\"o}ppner, Volker and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Analysis of the interaction between the temperature field and the weld seam morphology in laser transmission welding by using two different discrete laser wavelengths}, series = {Journal of Laser Applications}, volume = {30}, journal = {Journal of Laser Applications}, number = {3}, publisher = {AIP Publishing}, issn = {1938-1387}, doi = {10.2351/1.5040617}, abstract = {Laser transmission welding is a non-contact and efficient process technology for joining thermoplastic polymers. In the conventional process, laser sources in the wavelength range of 1 μm are usually used. Therefore, most of the laser radiation is transmitted through the upper joining partner and absorbed only in the lower joining partner. As a result, the possibilities to influence the temperature field especially in the upper joining partner are limited. To overcome these limitations, an additional thulium fiber-laser with a wavelength of 1.94 μm is used in this study and coaxially aligned with a diode laser. The use of an additional thulium fiber-laser leads to a significant absorption in the upper joining partner. Through this approach, it is shown that the temperature field and the weld seam geometry can be influenced by using these two different discrete laser wavelengths. Depending on the intensity distribution of both lasers, an increase of the size of the heat affected zone in the upper joining partner can be observed. In order to develop a better process understanding, a thermal finite element model is built up and verified by comparing the calculated size of the heat affected zone for different process parameters with the experimental data. The model is able to represent the influence of both laser sources on the temperature field and is used to calculate characteristics of the temperature field, such as maximum temperatures or cooling rates. The characteristics are then used to explain the weld seam morphology, such as occurrence and size of spherulitic structures in the weld seam.}, language = {en} } @article{KuehnMehlLaumeretal., author = {Kuehn, Cornelius and Mehl, Oliver and Laumer, Tobias and Witt, Gerd}, title = {Comparison between the optical properties of injection molded and additive manufactured components}, series = {Procedia CIRP}, volume = {74}, journal = {Procedia CIRP}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.procir.2018.08.106}, pages = {259 -- 263}, abstract = {Fused Layer Manufacturing (FLM) is an additive technology based on polymer material extrusion. Due to variations in temperature during the manufacturing process and the resulting stress between the stacked layers, the final parts show anisotropic mechanical properties. One possible approach for their reduction is the immediate local preheating of the surface via laser radiation. At first, our research examines the influence of laser parameters as wavelength, power, velocity and area of impact for the preheating of the surface. In addition, an overview of possible parameter combinations is given based on the selection of raw materials, its colors, thicknesses and the manufacturing process. Initially, the absorption level of the materials regarding the emitted wavelength is detected using a spectrophotometer. Subsequently, preheating tests are conducted with different laser types while the temperature is determined by a thermal camera. The selected laser type is planned to get mounted on a prototype-machine for further in-situ preheating experiments on FLM parts during the manufacturing process.}, language = {en} } @article{GeisslerLaumerWuebbekeetal., author = {Geißler, Bastian and Laumer, Tobias and W{\"u}bbeke, Andrea and Frick, Thomas and Sch{\"o}ppner, Volker and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Analysis of the Weld Seam Morphology of Polypropylene in Laser Transmission Welding}, series = {Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering}, volume = {140}, journal = {Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering}, number = {11}, publisher = {ASME}, doi = {10.1115/1.4040876}, pages = {7}, abstract = {Laser transmission welding is a well-known joining technology for welding thermoplastics. Although the process is already used industrially, fundamental process-structure-property relationships are not fully understood and are therefore the subject of current research. One aspect of these mentioned process-structure-property relationships is the interaction between the temperature field during the welding process, the weld seam morphology of semi-crystalline thermoplastics, and the weld seam strength. In this study, the influence of the line energy on the weld seam morphology of polypropylenes is analyzed. For this purpose, the size of spherulites in the weld seam is investigated, as well as different occurring phases of polypropylene (a- and b-phase). It is shown that both the spherulite size of the a-phase and the amount of b-phase increase with increasing line energy. For the explanation and discussion of the results, a temperature-dependent thermal simulation model is used to derive characteristic attributes of the temperature field (maximum temperatures, cooling rates, temperature gradients).}, language = {en} } @article{HeinlLaumerBayeretal., author = {Heinl, M. and Laumer, Tobias and Bayer, F. and Hausotte, Tino}, title = {Temperature-dependent optical material properties of polymer powders regarding in-situ measurement techniques in additive manufacturing}, series = {Polymer Testing}, volume = {71}, journal = {Polymer Testing}, number = {October}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.09.016}, pages = {378 -- 383}, abstract = {Due to the growing number of applications for Additive Manufacturing (AM), an increasing need for enhanced quality control methods exists. Here optical measurement techniques are often used for in-situ monitoring in AM. There is a great potential to standardize and improve applications of optical measurement devices in accordance to the increasing requirements of measuring tasks. Beside the optical material qualifications, especially process-oriented changes in optical effects are of great relevance for in-situ evaluations. The optical modifications may be attributed to aggregate specific phase transitions coming along with variable emitted wavelengths. A measuring setup with two integrations spheres and a heated process chamber have been developed to analyze the optical interactions of laser radiation and visual illumination with the powder. The process oriented analysis for selective laser sintering lead to improved operating conditions in the field of in-situ measurements in combination with an accurate evaluation of the absorption ratio of the examined powder.}, language = {en} } @phdthesis{Laumer, author = {Laumer, Tobias}, title = {Erzeugung von thermoplastischen Werkstoffverbunden mittels simultanem, intensit{\"a}tsselektivem Laserstrahlschmelzen}, publisher = {Meisenbach}, address = {Bamberg}, isbn = {978-3-87525-428-0}, abstract = {Mittels des entwickelten additiven Fertigungsprozesses des simultanen, intensit{\"a}tsselektiven Laserstrahlschmelzens lassen sich Werkstoffverbunde bestehend aus unterschiedlichen Polymerwerkstoffen mit hohen Bauteilfestigkeiten realisieren. Die zuk{\"u}nftig realisierbaren Werkstoffverbunde k{\"o}nnen dabei durch eine {\"o}rtlich variable Ausnutzung der unterschiedlichen Werkstoffeigenschaften die hinsichtlich lokal definierter Belastungsprofile gestellten Anforderungen an komplexe Multi-Material-Bauteile erf{\"u}llen. Dadurch lassen sich neue Anwendungsfelder f{\"u}r die additive Fertigung von Werkstoffverbunden erschließen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{SchmidtFanselowWirthetal., author = {Schmidt, Jochen and Fanselow, Stephanie and Wirth, Karl-Ernst and Peukert, Wolfgang and Hiller, Saskia and Laumer, Tobias and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Herstellung von Polyolefinstrahlschmelzmaterialien mittels Schmelzeemulgieren zum Einsatz in der additiven Fertigung}, series = {Neue Entwicklungen in der Additiven Fertigung}, booktitle = {Neue Entwicklungen in der Additiven Fertigung}, editor = {Witt, Gerd and Wegner, Andreas and Sehrt, Jan}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {Berlin, Heidelberg}, isbn = {978-3-662-48472-2}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-662-48473-9_2}, pages = {13 -- 23}, abstract = {Im Rahmen dieses Beitrags wird das Schmelzeemulgieren als Verfahren zur Herstel-lung von Polymermikropartikeln vorgestellt. In diesem Prozess wird zun{\"a}chst ein Polymergranulat in einer kontinuierlichen Phase in Gegenwart geeigneter Additive in einem R{\"u}hrbeh{\"a}lter aufgeschmolzen, die Rohemulsion in einer Rotor-Stator-Einheit feinemulgiert und anschließend zu einer Suspension abgek{\"u}hlt. Der Einfluss von Prozessparametern und Systemzusam-mensetzung auf das Emulgierergebnis wird diskutiert und die Anwendbarkeit des Verfahrens f{\"u}r polymere Mikropartikeln anhand von Polypropylen (PP) und Polyethylen (PE-HD) dargestellt. Die erhaltenen Suspensionen werden zur {\"U}berf{\"u}hrung in Pulverform spr{\"u}hgetrocknet und die Fließeigenschaften des Pulvers analysiert. Durch trockenes Beschichten mit pyrogener Kiesels{\"a}ure kann die Fließf{\"a}higkeit der erhaltenen Partikeln weiter verbessert werden. Das Verfahren bietet somit einen neuen Zugang zur Herstellung neuer Ausgangsmaterialien f{\"u}r die Additive Fertigung.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{AmendMrotzekLaumeretal., author = {Amend, Philipp and Mrotzek, Tino and Laumer, Tobias and Wolf, Michel and Roth, Stephan and Gude, Maik and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Experimental Investigations on Laser-based Hot-melt Bonding and Injection Molding for Laser-structured Metal Plastic Hybrids}, series = {Laser in Manufacturing (LIM 2017), Munich, Germany}, booktitle = {Laser in Manufacturing (LIM 2017), Munich, Germany}, isbn = {978-3-87525-428-0}, abstract = {The use of thermoplastics in lightweight construction is continuing to grow. This implies the need for suitable joining techniques to combine thermoplastics with other materials, such as metals, to gain tailored multi-material parts. In this paper latest results of experimental investigations on laser-based hot-melt bonding and injection molding for laser-structured metal plastic hybrids are presented. As materials stainless steel and short-fiber reinforced polyamide are used. The stainless steel surface is structured with a nanosecond pulse laser before joining to improve the mechanical adhesion between the dissimilar materials. Thereby, different structure depths in the range between 16.6 ± 1.2 µm and 66.5 ± 2.5 µm as well as different hatch distances between 70 and 300 µm are realized. The laser-based joining process is carried out irradiating the metallic surface multiple times. Positioned below the metal in T-joint configuration, the thermoplastic melts as a result of heat transfer and acts as hot-melt cohesive. Besides, hybrid joints are manufactured using injection molding. For experiments, the mold temperature as well as the melt temperature are varied. Regardless of the joining process, the hybrid joints are mechanically characterized by tensile tests. The results demonstrate that for both joining processes strong laser-structured metal plastic hybrids can be realized.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Laumer, author = {Laumer, Tobias}, title = {The influence of micro-sized structures on the compound strength of multi-material components built by Simultaneous Laser Beam Melting of Polymers}, series = {Proceedings of LPM2016 - the 17th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication, 2016, Xian, China}, booktitle = {Proceedings of LPM2016 - the 17th International Symposium on Laser Precision Microfabrication, 2016, Xian, China}, abstract = {Simultaneous laser beam melting (SLBM) allows the direct realization of multi-material components consisting of different polymer materials by a single Additive Manufacturing (AM) process. To achieve a high compound strength between different materials by adhesive bonding, a common boundary zone based on diffusion of the macromolecules is necessary and thus, both materials needs to be compatible regarding their specific adhesion compatibility. However, by SLBM also incompatible polymers can be processed to multi-material parts. If two incompatible polymers are processed, a positive locking between the different materials is necessary to achieve a connection between the materials. The positive locking results of a random mixture process of the different powder materials during the powder deposition process by a two chamber recoater system, which leads to the forming of undercuts of one material in the other during the melting and recrystallization. In this paper, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and polypropylene (PP) powders, which are incompatible, are processed to multi-material specimens. By qualifying basic material properties, their influence on the process and especially on the forming of undercuts in the boundary zone is analyzed. To also allow the analysis of the influence of both material and process parameters on the resulting part properties, tensile test specimens are built and their tensile strength is determined. Additionally, cross sections of the boundary zone are prepared and analyzed by microscope images.}, language = {en} } @article{BluemelSachsLaumeretal., author = {Bl{\"u}mel, Christina and Sachs, Marius and Laumer, Tobias and Winzer, Bettina and Schmidt, Jochen and Schmidt, Michael and Peukert, Wolfgang and Wirth, Karl-Ernst}, title = {Increasing flowability and bulk density of PE-HD powders by a dry particle coating process and impact on LBM processes}, series = {Rapid Prototyping Journal}, volume = {21}, journal = {Rapid Prototyping Journal}, number = {6}, publisher = {Emerald}, issn = {1758-7670}, doi = {10.1108/RPJ-07-2013-0074}, pages = {697 -- 704}, abstract = {Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the processability of cohesive PE-HD particles in laser beam melting processes (LBM) of polymers. Furthermore, we present a characterization method for polymer particles, which can predict the quality of the powder deposition via LBM processes. Design/methodology/approach - This study focuses on the application of dry particle coating processes to increase flowability and bulk density of PE-HD particles. Both has been measured and afterwards validated via powder deposition of PE-HD particles in a LBM machine. Findings - For efficient coating in a dry particle coating process, the PE-HD particles and the attached nanoparticles need to show similar surface chemistry, i.e. both need to behave either hydrophobic or hydrophilic. It is demonstrated that dry particle coating is appropriate to enhance flowability and bulk density of PE-HD particles and hence considerably improves LBM processes and the resulting product quality. Originality/value - At present, in LBM processes mainly polyamide (PA), 12 particles are used, which are so far quite expensive in comparison to, for example, PE-HD particles. This work provides a unique and versatile method for nanoparticulate surface modification which may be applied to a wide variety of materials. After the coating, the particles are applicable for the LBM process. Our results provide a correlation between flowability and bulk density and the resulting product quality.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LaumerKargSchmidt, author = {Laumer, Tobias and Karg, Michael Cornelius Hermann and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Neue Prozessstrategien zur Herstellung von Multi- Material-Bauteilen und Gradientenwerkstoffen}, series = {Zukunft individuell gestalten : Industriekolloquium des Sonderforschungsbereichs 814 - Additive Fertigung ; [Dezember 2012 ; N{\"u}rnberg]}, booktitle = {Zukunft individuell gestalten : Industriekolloquium des Sonderforschungsbereichs 814 - Additive Fertigung ; [Dezember 2012 ; N{\"u}rnberg]}, address = {Erlangen}, pages = {101 -- 116}, abstract = {Das additive Fertigungsverfahren, dem gemeinhin die gr{\"o}ßten Potentiale zugesprochen werden, ist das Laserstrahlschmelzen im Pulverbett von Kunststoffen (LSS-K) und von Metallen (LSS-M). Wie bei anderen Techniken der additiven Fertigung werden Bauteile direkt aus CAD-Dateien ohne zus{\"a}tzliche Werkzeuge bei enormer konstruktiver Freiheit gefertigt. Die resultierenden Werkstoffeigenschaften sind vergleichbar mit konventionelleren Prozessrouten wie etwa dem Spritzgießen thermoplastischer Polymere beziehungsweise auf der Seite der Metalle dem Schmieden oder Gießen. Derzeit wird der Einsatz des LSS zur Fertigung von Endprodukten in kleinen St{\"u}ckzahlen erschwert von nicht ausreichender Prozessstabilit{\"a}t und, insbesondere bei Kunststoffen, von der eingeschr{\"a}nkten Werkstoffauswahl. Bisher werden f{\"u}r beide Werkstoffklassen Bauteile aus jeweils einem einzigen Ausgangsmaterial hergestellt. N{\"a}herungsweise erzeugt LSS also einheitliche Materialeigenschaften {\"u}ber das gesamte Bauteil hinweg. Ein Ansatz, der in den Teilprojekten A5 und B6 des Sonderforschungsbereichs 814 verfolgt wird, ist die Realisierung von Multi-Material-Bauteilen mittels LSS-K beziehungsweise LSS-M.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{AmendLaumerRothetal., author = {Amend, Philipp and Laumer, Tobias and Roth, Stephan and Baat, Florian and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Investigations on Laser-based Hot-melt Bonding of Additive Manufactured Plastic Parts to Metal Sheets for Strong and Tight Multi-material Joints}, series = {Laser in Manufacturing (LIM 2017), Munich, Germany}, booktitle = {Laser in Manufacturing (LIM 2017), Munich, Germany}, abstract = {In this paper, first results regarding the realization of laser-based hot-melt bonding of additive manufactured plastics parts to metal sheets for strong and tight multi-material joints are presented. Compared to earlier investigations, in which nearly solely extruded plastic materials were applied, the use of additive manufactured plastics complements the research field with a promising approach. Besides the typical advantages of multi-material joints regarding weight reduction and high strengths, such parts can meet the needs of constructional freedom and the avoiding of tool costs. Materials used for this paper are aluminum (AlMg3), stainless steel (1.4301) and polyamide 12 (PA12). The performed experiments resulting in multi-material joints between metal and polyamide. The realized specimens undergo a tensile shear test and a tightness test, in which the characteristics of the joints are determined.}, language = {en} } @article{Laumer, author = {Laumer, Tobias}, title = {Realization of Multi-material Polymer Parts by Simultaneous Laser Beam Melting}, series = {Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering (JLMN)}, volume = {10}, journal = {Journal of Laser Micro/Nanoengineering (JLMN)}, number = {2}, publisher = {Japan Laser Processing Society}, doi = {10.2961/jlmn.2015.02.0006}, pages = {140 -- 147}, abstract = {In this paper, first results regarding the realization of multi-material parts by Simultaneous Laser Beam Melting (SLBM) of polymers are presented. This new approach allows the layerwise generation of parts consisting of different polymer materials within one building process. Besides the typical advantages of additive manufacturing technologies, such parts can fulfill different product requirements concomitant and therefore could enlarge the overall field of application. The powder materials used for this paper are polyethylene (PE) and a polyamide based thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). After depositing the powder materials next to each other, infrared-emitters heat the lower melting polymer and a CO2 laser provides the preheating temperature of the higher melting polymer. In the last step, a thulium fibre laser melts the two preheated powders simultaneously.The realized specimens are characterized by cross sections and their tensile strengths are determined. Additionally, the new approach of the simultaneous energy irradiation is investigated using a Finite Element Analysis in order to gain a more profound process understanding. In that sense, the influence of the size of the exposure area on the reachable maximum temperatures inside that area was analyzed by the simulation and compared to experimental studies.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LaumerKargSchmidt, author = {Laumer, Tobias and Karg, Michael Cornelius Hermann and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Additive Manufacturing of Gradient and Multimaterial Components}, series = {International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing COMA, 2013, Stellenbosch}, booktitle = {International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing COMA, 2013, Stellenbosch}, abstract = {In the paper first results regarding the realisation of gradient and multi-material parts manufactured by Laser Beam Melting in powder bed of metals and polymers are published. Gradient properties of additively manufactured metal parts can be achieved by varying the composition of alloying components in the powder and adapting process strategies. As an alternative to atomizing pre-alloyed materials, mixtures of different powders are investigated. For realizing multi-material-parts from polymers, at first relevant material properties concerning compatibility have to be analysed. Therefore the paper shows the main requirements for compatibility between different materials and also first results regarding the compatibility of polymer powders and possible combinations for the manufacturing of multi-material components by laser beam melting of polymers.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LaumerKargSchmidt, author = {Laumer, Tobias and Karg, Michael Cornelius Hermann and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Neue Prozessstrategien zur Herstellung von Multi-Material-Bauteilen mit Hilfe des Laserstrahlschmelzens}, series = {Industriekolloquium des SFB 814, 2, 2013, N{\"u}rnberg}, booktitle = {Industriekolloquium des SFB 814, 2, 2013, N{\"u}rnberg}, publisher = {Universit{\"a}t Erlangen-N{\"u}rnberg, Lehrstuhl f{\"u}r Kunststofftechnik}, isbn = {978-3-931864-59-0}, language = {de} } @article{LaumerWudyDrexleretal., author = {Laumer, Tobias and Wudy, Katrin and Drexler, Maximilian and Amend, Philipp and Roth, Stephan and Drummer, Dietmar and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {Fundamental investigation of laser beam melting of polymers for additive manufacture}, series = {Journal of Laser Applications}, volume = {26}, journal = {Journal of Laser Applications}, number = {4}, publisher = {AIP Publishing}, issn = {1938-1387}, doi = {10.2351/1.4892848}, abstract = {By selective laser sintering (SLS), polymer powders are molten layer by layer to build conventional prototypes or parts in small series with geometrical freedom that cannot be achieved by other manufacturing technologies. The SLS process is mainly defined by the beam-matter interaction between powder material, laser radiation and different material characteristics by itself. However the determination of these different material characteristics is problematic because powder material imposes certain requirements that cannot sufficiently be provided by conventional measurement methods. Hence new fundamental investigation methods to determine the optical and thermal material characteristics like the thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, or the influence of different heating rates on the melting behavior are presented in this paper. The different analysis methods altogether improve the process of understanding to allow recommendations for the future process controlling.}, language = {en} } @article{KuettnerRathsFischeretal., author = {Kuettner, Andreas and Raths, Max and Fischer, Samuel and Laumer, Tobias}, title = {Heat staking of polymer parts generated by fused layer modeling}, series = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology}, volume = {128}, journal = {The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology}, publisher = {Springer Nature}, doi = {10.1007/s00170-023-11850-y}, pages = {547 -- 562}, abstract = {Heat staking is a joining technology by which thermoplastic pins are formed by force and temperature to create a form- and force-fitting connection between components. This paper examines the characteristics of 3D printed pins in comparison to conventionally turned pins for heat staking applications. The 3D printed pins are created using fused layer modeling, with variations in horizontal and vertical building directions, as well as different layer thicknesses. The study investigates the impact of significant factors on the heat staking process, including the forming force and temperature. Tensile tests, micrographs, and micro-CT measurements were conducted to determine the properties of the heat-staked joints. Additionally, a stage plan was developed to enhance the understanding of the forming process of both printed and conventionally turned materials. The findings suggest that, under specific process parameters, 3D printed pins exhibit comparable strength to conventionally manufactured pins. The research also demonstrates that the anisotropy resulting from the layer-by-layer construction of the pins significantly influences the strength of the connection. Furthermore, the study reveals that 3D printed pins exhibit good forming accuracy during the heat staking process, and the cavities formed during printing can be substantially reduced.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{LaumerStichelAmendetal., author = {Laumer, Tobias and Stichel, Thomas and Amend, Philipp and Schmidt, Michael and Gachot, A.}, title = {Simultaneous Energy Deposition for Laser Beam Melting of Polymers}, series = {Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Society 29th Annual Meeting, N{\"u}rnberg, 2013}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the Polymer Processing Society 29th Annual Meeting, N{\"u}rnberg, 2013}, publisher = {American Institute of Physics}, address = {New York}, language = {en} } @article{StichelFrickLaumeretal., author = {Stichel, Thomas and Frick, Thomas and Laumer, Tobias and Tenner, Felix and Hausotte, Tino and Merklein, Marion and Schmidt, Michael}, title = {A Round Robin study for Selective Laser Sintering of polyamide 12: Microstructural origin of the mechanical properties}, series = {Optics \& Laser Technology}, volume = {89}, journal = {Optics \& Laser Technology}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.optlastec.2016.09.042}, pages = {31 -- 40}, abstract = {The mechanical and microstructural investigation of polymer parts (polyamide 12) fabricated by Selective Laser Sintering as part of a Round Robin initiative is presented. The paper focuses on the microstructural analysis of the Round Robin samples and their evaluation regarding their effect on mechanical properties with respect to each other. Therefore optical microscopy on microtomed samples, X-ray computed tomography and Differential Scanning Calorimetry is used to determine the morphology of residual particle cores and of internal pores.}, language = {en} }