There’s a common misconception in the industry, wherein, people often think that the only applications of additive manufacturing (AM) are rapid prototyping and minimal quantity manufacturing for aerospace applications. Contrary to this, AM can also be used for batch production of components that are required in lesser
quantities, as compared to high-volume production.
Recently, AMISON Engineering executed an innovative project, in which the cost of manufacturing 500 metal components was significantly reduced by over 18%, by using AM.
The original component was designed keeping in mind the design constraints of the conventional pressure die casting manufacturing process. Taking into consideration, the design freedom provided by AM, we redesigned the entire bracket using Generative Design methodology and applying DfAM (Design for AM) principles.
This resulted in a highly optimized design that was not only 12% lighter and 18% cheaper, but also 25% stronger, in terms of its maximum load-bearing capacity. Finally, an elaborate process was set up for batch production.
Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss such innovative cost-saving design/manufacturing ideas for your product!
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