Unit 45 Assignment 2 - Distinction Grade Coursework

Unit 45: Additive Manufacturing
Processes
Assignment 2: Design considerations for additive manufacturing processes
in industry



Learning aim B: Investigate component design considerations and finishing processes required to
effectively use additive manufacturing processes.

, Content
Traditional manufacturing VS Additive manufacturing 3
Commodity and high-value manufacturing 3
Traditional Manufacturing 3
Processing Metals 3
Processing Polymers 4
Alternative Additive manufacturing methods 4
Indirect 3D printing 4
Direct 3D printing 4
Manufacturing Components 5
Component 1 5
Component 2 5

Advantages of using AM Processes 6
Complex Shapes 6
Reduction in lead times 6
Mass 7
Less Cost 7

Disadvantages of using AM processes 7
Redesigning products/ components for AM 7
Material Choices 7
Cost of Capital Equipment 8
Volume of Manufacture 8
Process Speeds 8

Design Considerations 8
Distortion 8
Surface Finish 8
Support Structures 9
CAD Linked to AM Manufacturing 9

Characteristics of suggested component finishing 9
Design Requirements 9
Limitations of post processing for both a Titanium bracket and Covers for cable routing 10

Adapting to manufacturing changes 10

Bibliography 11