04.1 - Aerospace Grade Materials, Structural Analysis, Fatigue and Damage Tolerance
LASER SCANNING STRATEGIES TO INVESTIGATE THE EFFECTS OF OXIDATION IN PURE TANTALUM
M. Davids, HH Industries, University of Cape Town, South Africa; J. Strauss¹, D. Hagedorn-Hansen¹, T.H. Becker, University of Cape Town, South Africa; ¹HH Industries, South Africa
This work will provide insight into the use of Finite Element Modelling for use in the additive manufacturing industry, to assist in resource management for countries with material limitations, like South Africa. By validating the use of FE modelling for AM Tantalum components under high-heat conditions, the design of components for aerospace applications can be optimised without wastage.