Practical support structures for selective laser melting

• Main Authors: Gan, Ming Xuan, Wong, Chee How
• Other Authors: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Support Structures; Selective Laser Melting
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/88195; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/44556
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Support structure is an essential part in the selective laser melting process which are built especially in cases where reorientation does not eliminate overhanging features. These structures function as anchors, dissipate heat and prevent thermal warping of the parts. However, the materials used fo...