additive-manufacturing

# Additive Manufacturing Skill ## Purpose The Additive Manufacturing skill provides capabilities for AM process selection, design optimization, and build preparation, enabling effective use of additive technologies for prototyping and production applications. ## Capabilities - AM technology selection (SLS, DMLS, FDM, SLA) - Design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) - Build orientation optimization - Support structure design and minimization - Part nesting and build volume optimization - Post-processing procedure specification - Surface finish and tolerance expectations - AM-specific material properties and considerations ## Usage Guidelines ### Technology Selection #### Metal AM Processes | Process | Materials | Resolution | Applications | |---------|-----------|------------|--------------| | DMLS/SLM | Ti, Al, Steel, Inconel | 30-50 um layer | Aerospace, medical | | EBM | Ti, CoCr | 50-100 um layer | Orthopedic implants | | DED | Most metals | 250+ um | Large parts, repair | | Binder Jet | Steel, bronze | 80-100 um | Tooling, high volume | #### Polymer AM Processes | Process | Materials | Resolution | Applications | |---------|-----------|------------|--------------| | SLS | Nylon, TPU | 100-150 um | Functional prototypes | | SLA/DLP | Photopolymers | 25-100 um | High detail, patterns | | FDM | ABS, PLA, PC, PEEK | 100-300 um | Prototypes, tooling | | MJF | Nylon | 80 um | Production parts | ### Design for Additive Manufacturing #### Self-Supporting Angles ``` Mi...