Evaluierung der Schädigung von additiv gefertigten Zellstrukturen mit Hilfe einer zerstörungsfreien Prüfmethode

Translated title of the contribution: Evaluation of a non-destructive testing method for additively manufactured lattice structures

Paola Maria Vasold

Research output: ThesisMaster's Thesis

Abstract

Additive manufacturing processes are constantly offering new ways and possibilities to generate complex structures from different materials. Due to their lightweight construction properties, lattice structures made of AlSi10Mg are in great demand, especially in the aerospace industry but also in the automotive industry, and are the subject of intensive research. Components in these application areas have high demands in terms of quality and function. This makes extensive (non-destructive) testing, such as the CT scan, which is frequently used for AM products, unavoidable. However, these are often associated with high effort and costs. For this reason, this thesis deals in depth with the development of a simple, efficient and cost-effective non-destructive testing method. Frequency measurements have proven to be a successful method. In this thesis the theoretical background is described, a potential test setup is reviewed and measurements before and after different types of damage are performed. In addition, the mechanical properties of AM fabricated lattice structures are determined and furthermore the microstructure and porosity are characterized before and after heat treatment. A significant decrease in the first and second resonant frequencies was observed due to the induced volume damage, as well as a general change in the frequency signal due to plastic damage.
Translated title of the contributionEvaluation of a non-destructive testing method for additively manufactured lattice structures
Original languageGerman
QualificationDipl.-Ing.
Awarding Institution
  • Montanuniversität
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Stockinger, Martin, Supervisor (internal)
  • Pusterhofer, Stefan, Supervisor (external)
Award date30 Jun 2023
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Bibliographical note

embargoed until 30-05-2028

Keywords

  • additive manufacturing
  • SLM
  • cell structures
  • lattice structures
  • AlSi10Mg
  • frequency measurement
  • non-destructive testing methods

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