Application of Nonlinear Analysis in Evaluating Additive Manufacturing Process for Engineering Design Features: A Study and Recommendations

Abstract

In today’s world, Additive Manufacturing (AM) is quickly becoming the dominant manufacturing technology. Massive development has occurred in recent decades, and it is occurring at a much faster rate. It has also progressed from simple prototype to actual end-use items and manufacturing tools. Various manufacturing processes, such as SLS, LENS, FDM, PolyJet, SLA, LTP, DMLS FDM, and binder jet printing, are produced using additive manufacturing techniques. Layer by layer material deposition/addition is a critical component in all these operations, which is why this technology is known as additive manufacturing. Rapid prototyping, 3D printing, digital manufacturing, and other such names are used. Automotive, Aerospace components, medical equipment parts, consumer goods and gadgets, fashion sector, jewelry, and other industries employ additive manufacturing.
Currently all designed parts can manufacture using either subtractive or additive manufacturing processes. However, distinct design elements established for production provide additional manufacturing obstacles in metal substation and metal addition manufacturing procedures. As the number of parts made directly utilizing additive manufacturing techniques grows, it is critical to compile a list of the best design for manufacturing principles applicable for various additive manufacturing procedures. This will assist the design community in ensuring that items are developed for additive manufacturing rather than generic strategy and produced.
The primary goal of this effort is to evaluate and comprehend the various additive processes and choose the optimal design for manufacturing procedures to be used. As a result, one should be prepared to select a suitable additive manufacturing process for printing based on the design aspects of the component to be produced.