Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) means designing parts for the way they’re actually printed. Get it right and you’ll cut failed prints, save material and lower cost. Our CAD design service applies these principles from the start.
DfAM essentials
- Wall thickness — too thin fails, too thick wastes material.
- Orientation — affects strength, surface finish and support needs.
- Supports — design to minimize them (or pick SLS, which needs none).
- Tolerances — design realistic clearances for moving parts.
- Material-aware design — see choosing the best material.
DfAM also depends on which process you use — review FDM vs SLS vs SLA. For the bigger picture, see how a part moves from CAD to finished part, and steer clear of common design mistakes.
Not sure your model is print-ready? Send it over and we’ll flag any DfAM issues before you commit.
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