Forming feasibility and interface microstructure of Al/Cu bimetallic structure fabricated by laser powder bed fusion

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze and investigate heat accumulation caused by temperature changes and interface microstructure effected by element diffusion. Design/methodology/approach Al/Cu bimetallic structure is initially manufactured through laser powder bed fusion process. To minimize trial and error, finite element modeling is adopted to simulate temperature changes on the Al-based and Cu-based substrate. Findings The...