Process software NX Additive Manufacturing

printing3D

3D printing is rapidly developing into another efficiency-increasing technology and is changing the industry. Additive manufacturing opens up new possibilities for the manufacturing of components, as well as more efficient use of materials by optimising the blanks. Manufacture of new, more efficient component shapes with a wide variety of materials (including metal) Repair of expensive components, which has previously been too costly or impossible Reduced production costs Shorter lead times Increase in the efficiency of the manufacturing process with optimised blank shapes and new manufacturing processes This hybrid expansion of manufacturing represents the reversion from erosive (cutting) manufacturing to additive manufacturing. By using layer-by-layer material deposition, component shapes can be created that would not be possible using cutting or casting manufacturing alone. The combination of these manufacturing processes (hybrid form) firstly enables new possibilities for the manufacturing of components and secondly the efficient use of materials by optimising blanks. With its software product portfolio, Siemens is leading the way in this digital technology and its combination with other manufacturing processes. It offers design, simulation and manufacturing software solutions for powder-bed-based 3D printing. Different processes can be used (powder bed, 3D laser etc.) Automated creation of supporting geometries Nesting functions Quick and easy part repair New component shapes and more efficient blank shapes Hybrid manufacturing (additive and cutting)