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Sending your design to a print bureau
If you’re planning to use a bureau to print your design, you could just send over your CAD model in a neutral file format like STEP, 3MF or STL. However, when translating your file to the actual gcode that will drive the 3d printer, the bureau will choose the values...
What is Quality in AM design?
One aspect of Quality in DfAM is the value it adds. Just because AM allows ‘design freedom’ doesn’t mean any design is ok! And in fact with AM, not designing things right can get expensive very quickly. In addition, AM has some real weaknesses when challenging...
Reversible and non-reversible design
1. Introduction As a company is deciding whether to implement AM for parts and assemblies, the question of risk is intrinsic to the decisions they will take. The product requirements you receive as a designer will reflect the company’s attitude to risk and it is worth...