Exercise_05 AM THGA

Why do we need binding decisions during development?

• We want to be the boss

• Reduced time to market

• Necessary for AM

• We don't need

Please indicate examples for "added value"?

• Complexity

• Variable lot sizes

• Increased costs

• Stainless steel

Please describe the "make or buy" decision.

• Investment vs service center

• Development work

• 3D-Design

• Polymer vs metal

What is the main obstacle for the make-decision?

• Slow processing

• Investment

• Health & Safety

• Raw materials

What can you influence with the part orientation?

• Color of the printed part

• Printing time

• Properties

• Laser power

What is your understanding of "nesting" with regard to AM?

• Something for birds

• Optimal using of the build volume

• Improved surface quality

• Higher hardness and strength

Which processing ruote allows us the cheapest production?

• SLM

• Casting

• High speed milling

• Depends on application