Design for Additive Manufacturing 201
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And
CORRECT Answers
What term describes the build position of a part or parts during an AM process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Part orientation
Which of the following examples demonstrates when mass customization is particularly useful?
Mass customization using AM is particularly useful when creating: - CORRECT
ANSWER - A hearing aid for an individual patient.
AM's ability to create parts with intricate features, such as lattice structures or dense or porous
internal patterns, is an example of what concept? - CORRECT ANSWER - Part
complexity
Which of the following statements is true of the direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) AM
process? DMLS: - CORRECT ANSWER - Produces strong metal parts that require
extensive post-processing.
What affect would creating an STL file of a part with a larger number of triangles have on the
finished product? Creating an STL file with a larger number of triangles would: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Lead to a higher resolution.
In addition to creating a complete AM part, what other operations can DED be used for in a
manufacturing operation? DED can be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER - Cladding a
traditionally manufactured part.
What is one of the important parameters to set on an AM machine before building a part? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Layer thickness
What is the biggest advantage of using AM processes from a design standpoint? AM processes
allow engineers to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Focus totally on part functionality.
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions And
CORRECT Answers
What term describes the build position of a part or parts during an AM process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Part orientation
Which of the following examples demonstrates when mass customization is particularly useful?
Mass customization using AM is particularly useful when creating: - CORRECT
ANSWER - A hearing aid for an individual patient.
AM's ability to create parts with intricate features, such as lattice structures or dense or porous
internal patterns, is an example of what concept? - CORRECT ANSWER - Part
complexity
Which of the following statements is true of the direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) AM
process? DMLS: - CORRECT ANSWER - Produces strong metal parts that require
extensive post-processing.
What affect would creating an STL file of a part with a larger number of triangles have on the
finished product? Creating an STL file with a larger number of triangles would: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Lead to a higher resolution.
In addition to creating a complete AM part, what other operations can DED be used for in a
manufacturing operation? DED can be used for: - CORRECT ANSWER - Cladding a
traditionally manufactured part.
What is one of the important parameters to set on an AM machine before building a part? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Layer thickness
What is the biggest advantage of using AM processes from a design standpoint? AM processes
allow engineers to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Focus totally on part functionality.
