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Additive Manufacturing Essentials

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Additive Manufacturing EssentialsReview Questions

Review Questions

1 .
Describe the differences between Direct Part Conversion, MfAM, and DfAM.
2 .
What is a build plan and why is build orientation and nesting important in AM design?
3 .
Walk through a DfAM exercise to develop a new product. List the individual steps required to get from concept to hardware.
4 .
What type of specific AM systems align with DfAM, why not other systems?
5 .
What are three design tools a design engineer can use to increase performance or make an AM part lighter?
6 .
What are some techniques used to avoid placing support material in internal passageways?
7 .
In your own words, list pros and cons of using DED systems in AM design.
8 .
List the challenges associated with the .STL file. =
9 .
Describe the challenge with software intoperability in the AM industry. How can it be changed?
10 .
Why do companies resist new approaches such as DfAM?
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