: Convert the CAD file into a standard tessellation language (STL) or Additive Manufacturing File (AMF) format.
: Prepare the build platform, load the metal feedstock, and set environmental parameters like shielding gas. Additive Manufacturing of Metals : From Fundame...
: Apply heat treatment, sintering, or surface finishing to achieve the required mechanical properties. : Convert the CAD file into a standard
: Final inspection and qualification of the part for its intended use. : Final inspection and qualification of the part
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.
: The machine automatically constructs the part layer-by-layer, typically using a laser or electron beam to fuse material.