Thermal Process Simulation
Fast thermal simulation of the laser beam melting process, calculating the temperature history and field on regular desktop hardware.
Analysis of printjob setup
Get build time estimation
Estimate thermal behavior of print job
Identify process phases with very high build rates
Consider multi-laser systems
Identification of suitable process parameters
Compare different machine settings
Find minimum layer time necessary for thermal stability
Find nesting for thermal stability
Identification of critical areas in parts
Analyze macroscopic thermal field throughout process
Identify where additional supports may be required
Get fast overview of critical areas of design
Extremely fast prediction of temperatures
Calculates on CPUs or GPUs
Optimized for CAD workstation hardware
Analyze even very complex structures within minutes
Run different setups without the need for long computations
Experimental calibration
Easy improvement of presets if measurements exist
Avoidance of overcomplex and unknown model parameters
Standardized test specimen