1、eBookWhy Lighter Parts MatterDiscover the Advantages of Metal 3D Printing for Aerospace3D SYSTEMS|EBOOK|THE ADDITIVE ADVANTAGE:METAL 3D PRINTING AND LIGHTWEIGHTINGContents01 The Pressure Is On to Get Weight Out02 Less Material With Improved Performance03 Additive Versus Other04 An Engineers Disclaim
2、er05 Why Lighter Weight Parts Matter06 Fuel Economy07 System Efficiency08 Feather Light for Spaceflight:Radio Frequency Filters10 Rethinking Solids11 How to Add Lightness:Software12 How to Add Lightness:Hardware and Materials13 How to Apply Lightweighting14 3DXpert15 The DMP Flex 35016 Metal Materia
3、ls3D SYSTEMS|EBOOK|THE ADDITIVE ADVANTAGE:METAL 3D PRINTING AND LIGHTWEIGHTING01The Pressure Is On to Get Weight OutEngineers everywhere have to deliver consistent improvements in parts and systems as a standard part of the job.The answer to driving up fuel efficiency,while cutting operating costs a
4、nd emissions is lighter parts.But swapping heavy for light is just the first step in a marathon to put real distance between you and the competition,you need innovation.A tried and tested,non-standard tool can give you the edge.Metal 3D printing-also known as direct metal laser sintering(DMLS),direc
5、t metal printing(DMP)and metal additive manufacturing is a game-changer.This ebook is for curious and competitive businesses,engineers,and designers who want to unlock the advantages metal 3D printing has to offer.We will start with some basic concepts and definitions,provide actual and theoretical
6、application examples,and share some design and manufacturing strategies you can incorporate to optimize your outcomes.3D SYSTEMS|EBOOK|THE ADDITIVE ADVANTAGE:METAL 3D PRINTING AND LIGHTWEIGHTING02Less material with improved performanceSo what is it that makes metal additive manufacturing such a spec