A Guide to Design for Metal Powder Bed Fusion

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between the old DfM/DfF rules and the new DfAM philosophy.
• Consider the new business models and opportunities which DfAM allows.
• Explain the ways DfAM can be used to add value including lightweighting, part consolidation and complex internal geometries.
• Define the available materials and processes and determine the factors which influence their suitability for a given design.
• State the opportunities for Reverse Engineering in AM.
• Apply AM design considerations to specific design features.
• Simulate Topology Optimisation for an AM part and explain the unique benefits of using this process with AM.
• Consider the design implications for later stages in the manufacturing process including post-processing and inspection.
• Identify the uses of simulation in Design for Function and Design for Manufacturability in AM.
• Recognise the file types, data workflow and possible upcoming changes to AM digital thread.
• Compare the overall workflow of DfAM with conventional manufacturing.