Comparison of simulated and experimental behaviour of AM parts

The thermo-microstructural-mechanical models for precision AM and secondary processing (Task 1.2) are combined to simulate the entire precision additive manufacturing process chain. Residual stresses, deformations and mechanical-microstructural properties of parts designed in Task 1.1 are predicted and the results are validated in collaboration with WP2 and WP3 partners. Subsequent to successful validation of working models, numerical model based process optimisation and process uncertainty quantification of both SLM and secondary process are performed to better control the characteristics of the parts produced in PAM^2 as well as to increase the process knowledge base.