Design for AM

Question 1

AM opportunities?

Answer 1

Continuous iteration 
Personalisation 
Part consolidation 
On-demand material properties 
Weight reduction 
Constant design development

Question 2

Drawbacks of supports?

Answer 2

• Increase material usage
• Increase build time
• Increase energy usage
• Increase post-processing time
• Can be difficult to remove
• Reduce the surface quality of the part
• Increase waste and pollutant

Question 3

How to avaoid supports?

Answer 3

• Change build orientation
• Fill the overhangs
• Use self-supporting structure
• Segment the part
• Integrate supports