Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Predicting defect formation in laser powder bed fusion requires insight into melt pool behavior, energy absorption, and thermal evolution during the printing process. This FLOW-3D AM simulation of IN718 LPBF demonstrates porosity prediction, thermal field visualization, and laser reflection outputs. CFD modeling helps engineers understand the interplay between process parameters and melt pool dynamics to reduce defects and improve part quality. Learn more at flow3d.com/products/flow3d-am