Additive Manufacturing

  1. Design for Additive Manufacturing
    1. Fundamental Principles
      1. Design Freedom and Constraints
        1. Layer-Based Design Considerations
          1. Manufacturing Constraint Removal
          2. Paradigm Shift from Traditional DfM
            1. Differences in Design Philosophy
              1. Opportunities for Innovation
                1. Rethinking Part Architecture
                2. Core DfAM Strategies
                  1. Part Consolidation
                    1. Assembly Reduction
                      1. Integrated Functionality
                      2. Lightweighting Techniques
                        1. Topology Optimization
                          1. Stress-Based Optimization
                            1. Compliance Minimization
                            2. Lattice Structures
                              1. Unit Cell Design
                                1. Mechanical Properties
                                2. Cellular Structures
                                  1. Honeycomb Patterns
                                    1. Gyroid Structures
                                    2. Generative Design
                                      1. AI-Driven Optimization
                                        1. Multi-Objective Optimization
                                      2. Mass Customization
                                        1. Parametric Design
                                          1. Personalization Strategies
                                          2. Function Integration
                                            1. Multi-Function Parts
                                              1. Embedded Features
                                                1. Channels and Passages
                                                  1. Moving Mechanisms
                                              2. Process-Specific Design Guidelines
                                                1. Material Extrusion Design Rules
                                                  1. Overhang Limitations
                                                    1. Bridging Capabilities
                                                      1. Layer Adhesion Optimization
                                                        1. Wall Thickness Requirements
                                                        2. Powder Bed Fusion Design Rules
                                                          1. Thermal Stress Management
                                                            1. Support Structure Minimization
                                                              1. Powder Removal Considerations
                                                                1. Minimum Feature Sizes
                                                                2. Vat Photopolymerization Design Rules
                                                                  1. Drainage Hole Requirements
                                                                    1. Support Placement Strategy
                                                                      1. Resin Trapping Prevention
                                                                    2. Support Structure Considerations
                                                                      1. Types of Support Structures
                                                                        1. Tree Supports
                                                                          1. Linear Supports
                                                                            1. Organic Supports
                                                                            2. Support Minimization Strategies
                                                                              1. Orientation Optimization
                                                                                1. Self-Supporting Angles
                                                                                2. Easy Removal Design
                                                                                  1. Break-Away Supports
                                                                                    1. Soluble Supports
                                                                                      1. Minimal Contact Points

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                                                                                  6. Post-Processing in Additive Manufacturing