Simulation of Fluid Dynamics in Rotating Laser Powder Bed Process

vor 4 Wochen


Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Vollzeit

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we are pushing the boundaries of production technology. Our team in the Laser Systems and Heating Technologies group is developing innovative laser systems for the modern production of the future. Our unique machinery at the Fraunhofer IPT covers prototypical processes of additive manufacturing, micro welding, and targeted heating processes as well as ablation processes with high-power lasers.

Within the scope of your thesis, you will investigate the current state of the art of process simulations in the field of laser-based additive manufacturing processes. Based on your research, you will carry out a melt pool and powder bed simulation for a highly dynamic rotating powder bed process. The thesis will be completed by validating your simulation results.

You will work on part of your tasks on site at our machine park.

Key Responsibilities

  • Researching the state of the art and the fluid dynamic behavior of powders and melts
  • Carrying out basic powder analyses to determine the fluid dynamics
  • Development of simulation-based investigations to determine behavior
  • Validation of the results in a real system

Requirements

  • You are studying mechanical engineering, physics, or a comparable subject
  • Initial knowledge of FEM simulation with programs such as Ansys is an advantage
  • Ideally, you have some experience with lasers or additive manufacturing processes
  • An independent way of working and enjoy interdisciplinary teamwork
  • Good language skills in German and/or English

What We Offer

  • Scientific work on a current and practice-relevant topic
  • Professional supervision and technical support during the preparation of your thesis
  • A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with edge cloud systems and 5G infrastructure

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation, and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

We are a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, helping shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now.

For any further information on this position, please contact:

Jan-Hendrik Koch M.Sc.

Research Associate »Laser System and Heating Technologies«



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