Additive manufacturing process distortion management
A method is provided for additive manufacturing. This method includes monitoring a current to a recoater blade. The monitored current is compared to a predetermined current. An operation is initiated in response to the monitored current exceeding the predetermined current. Another method for additive manufacturing includes comparing a movement of a recoater blade to an expected movement. A single exposure sequence is initiated in response to movement of the recoater blade being different than an expected movement. An additive manufacturing system is also provided which includes a recoated blade and a control. The control is operable to identify resistance to movement of the recoater blade.
1. A method of additive manufacturing, comprising:
monitoring a current to a recoater blade and providing a monitored current load indicative thereof;
comparing the monitored current load to a predetermined current value; and
initiating a single exposure sequence in response to the monitored current load exceeding the predetermined current.
2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the single exposure sequence operates a laser.
3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the single exposure sequence restrains movement of the recoater blade.
4. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising initiating an ultrasonic impact treatment in response to the monitored current load exceeding the predetermined current value.
5. The method as recited in claim 1 , further comprising identifying where the monitored current load exceeds the predetermined current.
6. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the single exposure sequence operates an electron beam.
7. A method of additive manufacturing, comprising:
monitoring a current to a recoater blade and providing a monitored current load indicative thereof;
comparing the monitored current value to a predetermined current value; and
initiating an ultrasonic impact treatment in response to the monitored current load exceeding the predetermined current.
8. The method of claim 7 , further comprising identifying where the monitored current load exceeds the predetermined current.
9. The method of claim 8 , further comprising initiating a single exposure sequence in response to the monitored current load exceeding the predetermined current.