Design for Metal Additive Manufacturing

Part 3D printed in metal.

Course Overview

Develop your expertise in designing for metal-based additive manufacturing, aimed at reducing build time, lowering cost per part, and minimizing powder consumption. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you'll gain valuable skills in applying advanced design techniques, preparing you to excel in the rapidly evolving field of additive manufacturing. 

Format: Online

Time Commitment: 1 hour

Ideal Duration: 1 day

Language: English 

Prerequisites: n/a

Key Learning Methods:

E-Learning

Video

Quiz

Price:
$270.00

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Description

The Design for Metal Additive Manufacturing course is tailored for design engineers proficient in CAD and familiar with traditional manufacturing techniques like machining. This course provides an in-depth understanding of Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), a cutting-edge technology that enables the creation of complex geometries previously impossible with conventional methods.

 

Participants will explore key design principles and considerations specific to LPBF, such as assembly consolidation, economic factors, and material minimalism. They will also learn about the unique challenges and opportunities in additive manufacturing, including how to effectively manage heat dissipation, surface roughness, and overhang angles. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped to design parts that are lighter, stronger, and optimized for the AM process.

 

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an official EOS Design for Metal AM certificate, validating their expertise in the advanced design principles of metal additive manufacturing.

Who is it for

This training is tailored for design engineers developing parts for Metal laser-based Powder Bed Fusion process who are looking to:

  • Build a robust network within the additive manufacturing (AM) expert community.
  • Access continually updated content for staying at the forefront of industry advancements.
  • Benefit from faster, and more efficient build jobs moving forward.
  • Obtain a recognized certificate from the industry leader in AM.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain comprehensive insights and practical skills in:

  • Understanding laser-based powder bed fusion process
  • Learning the ways metal AM can help with enhancing design freedom
  • Design principles that guide Design for AM (DfAM)
  • Consideration specific to the LPBF process, such as surface roughness and internal stress
  • Specific design guidelines for thin walls, holes, and overhangs

Syllabus

  • Assembly Consolidation
  • Economic Factors
  • Function-Oriented Design
  • Material Minimalism
  • Force-Flow Design
  • Rounded Edges and Corners
  • LPBF Process Chain
  • Surface Roughness
  • Layer Thickness
  • Stress and Deformation (Shrink Lines, Buckling)
  • Overheating
  • Aspect Ratio
  • Overhang Angle
  • Wall Thickness
  • Support Structures
  • Hole sizing

FAQ

This course is designed for design engineers who are looking to learn specific design consideration and guidelines for metal parts printed on Laser Powder Bed Fusion systems.

This course focuses on the essentials of Design for AM, specifically with the metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion process in mind. Design guidelines are presented that are unique to this AM process.

You need access to a CAD software package of your choice. It may be helpful to have data preparation software (Materialise Magics and/or EOSPRINT) if you would like to print your designs.

We recommend that learners who take this course have a strong technical background in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and a general understanding of Additive Manufacturing.

If you're interested in exploring the AM process on a deeper level, we highly recommend taking our Process Engineering and Science Certificate program. Contact us at training@eos.info for more info.

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