Hello all, I have been trying to simulate the powder bed fusion process. I am performing a mesh sensitivity analysis, but weirdly the thermal results are showing values much lesser temperatures than the melting temperatures. I have tried to replicate the example problem and I got exact same stress values but there also the temperature values are around 400K only. I am now doubtful about the results. I also used very fine time steps( as low as 1 second), but still didn't get any change. I have used the temperature dependant material properties only as suggested in teh example file.

If someone was able to get temperature values above the melting point, I want to get in touch, please.

Help from experts is appreciated. I can share the files if needed.

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