Induction heating is a new and emerging energy source applied to extrusion-based metal additive manufacturing. In this context, the shape of the induction heating coil assumes a pivotal role in shaping the thermal distribution on the extruder. During the printing process, the extruder's temperature undergoes variations, primarily influenced by the presence of both the substrate and the printing material. To investigate this phenomenon, a finite element simulation studied has been conducted on simulation model, exploring the impact of two distinct coil shapes: the helical and the conical-helical configurations. The study sought to discern the coil design that yields the most advantageous temperature profile for printing aluminum material. The findings from this investigation have significant implications for optimizing the extrusion-based additive manufacturing process in the context of induction heating.

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A Finite Element Analysis of the Effects of Coil Shapes on Extruder Temperature for Induction Heating Based Additive Manufacturing

  • Rahul Kumar Choubey,
  • Prashant Kumar Jain

摘要

Induction heating is a new and emerging energy source applied to extrusion-based metal additive manufacturing. In this context, the shape of the induction heating coil assumes a pivotal role in shaping the thermal distribution on the extruder. During the printing process, the extruder's temperature undergoes variations, primarily influenced by the presence of both the substrate and the printing material. To investigate this phenomenon, a finite element simulation studied has been conducted on simulation model, exploring the impact of two distinct coil shapes: the helical and the conical-helical configurations. The study sought to discern the coil design that yields the most advantageous temperature profile for printing aluminum material. The findings from this investigation have significant implications for optimizing the extrusion-based additive manufacturing process in the context of induction heating.