Design recommendations
Material and process-specific - from metal to plastic
The right design is crucial to ensure that your components function reliably in the additive process. Here you will find a practical guide to metal and plastic construction methods.
Why design recommendations are important
Additive manufacturing opens up a great deal of freedom – at the same time, special rules apply for wall thicknesses, tolerances and assembly orientation. If ignored, these can quickly lead to additional costs or component downtime. With specific recommendations, you can ensure that your part is not only printed, but also ready for use.
Metal 3D printing
Plastic 3D printing
What you should pay particular attention to during construction
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Cost optimization: Material and machine hours can be saved by hollowing out metal components or intelligent stacking of plastic.
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Quality & function: A correctly positioned structure and defined wall thicknesses prevent warping, cracks or loss of function during operation.
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Utilize design freedom: Additive processes enable geometries that are hardly feasible with conventional processes if design recommendations are adhered to.
"An additively manufactured component only works as well as its design. If you work cleanly here, you save machine time, rework and nerves later on."
FKM is your high-end 3D printing service provider
for ready-to-install parts made of plastics, filled polymers or metal.
From materials consulting and design optimization to joint project co-engineering, we are our customers’ experts and partners for tricky tasks. With our complete after-print service consisting of testing technology with IATF certification and a range of surface technology with various finishing processes, we have been offering 3D printing services as a complete solution for almost 30 years – from a single source, with a lot of understanding.