Design for AM
How to design for metal and polymer technologies
How to create successful applications for Additive Manufacturing with Design for AM
Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) is one of the most crucial skill employees need to master if they want to drive the successful adoption of Additive Manufacturing in their products. With an ever-increasing amount of technologies, both for polymer and metal Additive Manufacturing, keeping an overview of the most important design guidelines has become a challenging task. We have summarized some of the most important guidelines in the Metal and Polymer AM guideline.
Design for AM Metal
How to design for metal technologies
Unlock the full potential of metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) with our comprehensive Design for AM Metal guide. Tailored for industrial users, this essential resource emphasizes the critical role of design in maximizing the efficiency and capabilities of metal AM. Learn how to optimize your designs for different processes, resulting in stronger, lighter, and more reliable components. Our guide addresses key design considerations specific to metal AM, including support structures, accuracy and surface roughness. This guide can both be applied when designing new parts from scratch or when you consider to use AM for a part that has previously been manufactured with a different technology. Besides giving guidelines on how to properly design for a certain technology, the guide can also be used to select the right metal process for your application.
Enhance your understanding and skills in metal AM by downloading our detailed guide, available below.
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We provide the Design for AM Metal guide as a free download in pdf format. You are welcome to include the guide in your documents, stating the source.
Design for AM Polymer
How to design for polymer technologies
Explore the transformative world of Additive Manufacturing (AM) for polymers with our Design for AM Polymer guide, designed specifically for industrial users. This guide is a vital tool for understanding the nuances and opportunities in polymer Additive Manufacturing. It gives an overview of the most important guidelines to ensure a successful production of your parts and can significantly enhance the performance and functionality of polymer-based AM products. Ideal for engineers, designers, and industry professionals, this resource will empower you to leverage the unique advantages of polymer AM. As for metal technologies, this guide can both be applied when designing new parts from scratch and when you want to start using Additive Manufacturing for an existing application. If your are not yet clear which technology is most suitable for your part, the guide can be a good resource to choose between different technologies.
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Download the Design for AM Polymer guide here
We provide the Design for AM Polymer guide as a free download in pdf format. You are welcome to include the guide in your documents, stating the source.
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