Despite the technology
for 3D printing being
around for a long
time, the software
for optimizing parts
is relatively new. Weld-less designs produced by additive manufacturing are another
advantage. Equipment that once required multiple components
to be assembled can be reduced to a single part, improving
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DESTINACIGDEM/fatigue life and eliminating the need for rewelding. They can also
be designed to serve multiple purposes at once, making former
components obsolete.
Optimization can lead to the development of new high-performance
parts, or retrofitted upgrades on older machines. However,
it takes specialized knowledge to understand how each additive
manufacturing method affects the build integrity of parts, and
which method and material is best suited for its intended purpose.
What ways are there to ensure 3D
printed parts or upgrades are fit for
industrial use?
Despite the technology for 3D printing being around for a long
time, the software for optimizing parts is relatively new. This has
created a knowledge gap among engineers who may lack training
with the relevant tools and programs, but another constraint is the
equipment required to develop and validate designs.
Additive manufacturing shows promise for retrofitting high-performance
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