Neutrons see stress in 3D-printed parts, advancing additive manufacturing (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Neutrons see stress in 3D-printed parts, advancing additive manufacturing

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The OpeN-AM experimental platform, installed at the VULCAN instrument at ORNL’s Spallation Neutron Source, features a robotic arm that prints layers of molten metal to create complex shapes. This allows scientists to study 3D printed welds microscopically.

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Credit: Jill Hemman, ORNL/U.S. Dept. Of Energy

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