July 2024: Metrohm Applikon’s Reimagined Heatsink — and the Impressive Impact of Designing for Additive Manufacturing
When you can turn around and say that your decision to use metal 3D printing reduced your unit costs by 19%, it’s safe to say your project was successful. But for Metrohm Applikon | Metrohm Process Analytics , that’s just the beginning. Redesigning one problematic part for AM brought a lot of other benefits, too. You can learn all about that impressive story, dive into our aerospace offering, and see our latest design and engineering tip in this month’s newsletter.?
More Compact, Less Complex: Metrohm Applikon Reimagines High-Precision Analysis Instruments with Metal 3D Printing?
When producing and finishing components of a complex measurement tool by hand made consistency difficult, Metrohm Applikon | Metrohm Process Analytics made the switch to metal 3D printing. Discover how this solution saved them time and materials while greatly improving performance.??
Design for AM: Redesigning and Optimizing Parts for Selective Laser Melting (SLM)?
Metal 3D printing is an incredibly rewarding technology, especially if you know how to take advantage of all it has to offer. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to overcome SLM's most common design challenges and create a winning concept through an FEA-based design approach.?
Four Tips to Prepare for Topology Optimization in Metal 3D Printing?
Topology optimization is one of the most important stages of the metal 3D printing process, and the information you share beforehand is vital. We recommend you start with these four tips in mind.?
1?? Define the maximum design space around your part or component?
The greater the space, the greater the room for creativity and optimization.?
2?? Outline the load scenarios your part will face??
Make sure to include an accurate representation of forces and constraints.?
3?? Choose the right material?
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Consider factors like strength, durability, and compatibility with the 3D printing process when you make your decision.?
4?? Set specific goals for the optimization?
Examples include maximizing stiffness, reducing as much weight as possible, or finding an optimal balance between the two.??
39,000+ Flying Parts Per Year — And There’s So Much Room for More?
As an EASA 21.G POA and an approved supplier of Form-1-accredited parts, we provide certified flight-ready parts and services to the aerospace industry, from OEMs and tiers to MROs and airlines. You can rely on our proven manufacturing services to reap the benefits of 3D printing across your supply chain — and we’ve got the track record to prove it:?
Get Quality Parts Fast with Materialise OnSite?
Our online platform makes ordering your prototypes easy. Choose from an unbeatable range of materials, technologies, and finishes on Materialise OnSite, receive an instant quote when you upload your file, and get quality parts fast with delivery in as little as 48 hours.?