Accurate and efficient predictions of keyhole dynamics in laser materials processing using machine learning-aided simulations

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Main Authors: Zhang, Jiahui, Jiang, Runbo, Li, Kangming, Chen, Pengyu, Bi, Shengbo, Shang, Xiao, Liu, Zhiying, Hattrick-Simpers, Jason, Simonds, Brian J., Wei, Qianglong, Wang, Hongze, Sun, Tao, Rollett, Anthony D., Zou, Yu
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author Zhang, Jiahui
Jiang, Runbo
Li, Kangming
Chen, Pengyu
Bi, Shengbo
Shang, Xiao
Liu, Zhiying
Hattrick-Simpers, Jason
Simonds, Brian J.
Wei, Qianglong
Wang, Hongze
Sun, Tao
Rollett, Anthony D.
Zou, Yu
author_facet Zhang, Jiahui
Jiang, Runbo
Li, Kangming
Chen, Pengyu
Bi, Shengbo
Shang, Xiao
Liu, Zhiying
Hattrick-Simpers, Jason
Simonds, Brian J.
Wei, Qianglong
Wang, Hongze
Sun, Tao
Rollett, Anthony D.
Zou, Yu
contents The keyhole phenomenon has been widely observed in laser materials processing, including laser welding, remelting, cladding, drilling, and additive manufacturing. Keyhole-induced defects, primarily pores, dramatically affect the performance of final products, impeding the broad use of these laser-based technologies. The formation of these pores is typically associated with the dynamic behavior of the keyhole. So far, the accurate characterization and prediction of keyhole features, particularly keyhole depth, as a function of time, has been a challenging task. In situ characterization of keyhole dynamic behavior using the synchrotron X-ray technique is informative but complicated and expensive. Current simulations are generally hindered by their poor accuracy and generalization abilities in predicting keyhole depths due to the lack of accurate laser absorptance data. In this study, we develop a machine learning-aided simulation method that accurately predicts keyhole dynamics, especially in keyhole depth fluctuations, over a wide range of processing parameters. In two case studies involving titanium and aluminum alloys, we achieve keyhole depth prediction with a mean absolute percentage error of 10%, surpassing those simulated using the ray-tracing method with an error margin of 30%, while also reducing computational time. This exceptional fidelity and efficiency empower our model to serve as a cost-effective alternative to synchrotron experiments. Our machine learning-aided simulation method is affordable and readily deployable for a large variety of materials, opening new doors to eliminate or reduce defects for a wide range of laser materials processing techniques.
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spellingShingle Accurate and efficient predictions of keyhole dynamics in laser materials processing using machine learning-aided simulations
Zhang, Jiahui
Jiang, Runbo
Li, Kangming
Chen, Pengyu
Bi, Shengbo
Shang, Xiao
Liu, Zhiying
Hattrick-Simpers, Jason
Simonds, Brian J.
Wei, Qianglong
Wang, Hongze
Sun, Tao
Rollett, Anthony D.
Zou, Yu
Materials Science
Computational Engineering, Finance, and Science
The keyhole phenomenon has been widely observed in laser materials processing, including laser welding, remelting, cladding, drilling, and additive manufacturing. Keyhole-induced defects, primarily pores, dramatically affect the performance of final products, impeding the broad use of these laser-based technologies. The formation of these pores is typically associated with the dynamic behavior of the keyhole. So far, the accurate characterization and prediction of keyhole features, particularly keyhole depth, as a function of time, has been a challenging task. In situ characterization of keyhole dynamic behavior using the synchrotron X-ray technique is informative but complicated and expensive. Current simulations are generally hindered by their poor accuracy and generalization abilities in predicting keyhole depths due to the lack of accurate laser absorptance data. In this study, we develop a machine learning-aided simulation method that accurately predicts keyhole dynamics, especially in keyhole depth fluctuations, over a wide range of processing parameters. In two case studies involving titanium and aluminum alloys, we achieve keyhole depth prediction with a mean absolute percentage error of 10%, surpassing those simulated using the ray-tracing method with an error margin of 30%, while also reducing computational time. This exceptional fidelity and efficiency empower our model to serve as a cost-effective alternative to synchrotron experiments. Our machine learning-aided simulation method is affordable and readily deployable for a large variety of materials, opening new doors to eliminate or reduce defects for a wide range of laser materials processing techniques.
title Accurate and efficient predictions of keyhole dynamics in laser materials processing using machine learning-aided simulations
topic Materials Science
Computational Engineering, Finance, and Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.16190