: Create a digital 3D model using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.
: Convert the CAD file into a standard tessellation language (STL) or Additive Manufacturing File (AMF) format. Additive Manufacturing of Metals : From Fundame...
: Final inspection and qualification of the part for its intended use. : Create a digital 3D model using Computer-Aided
: Apply heat treatment, sintering, or surface finishing to achieve the required mechanical properties. or metal 3D printing
Metal additive manufacturing (AM), or metal 3D printing, is a process where digital 3D models are used to build metallic components by adding material layer-by-layer. This technology enables the creation of complex geometries—such as internal cooling features or lightweight lattices—that are impossible to produce with traditional subtractive methods like machining.
: Carefully remove the finished part and any support structures from the build plate.