Ansys Additive is a powerful software for simulating and analyzing various aspects of the additive manufacturing (AM) process. By applying Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) principles, the software can help you create a more optimized and efficient additive manufacturing process.
Here are some of the features of Ansys Additive:
DfAM tools: Analyze the printability of your design, reduce costs and minimize printing errors.
Material modeling: Apply comprehensive material models for a wide range of metal, plastic and composite materials.
Thermal simulation: Analyze heat flow and temperature distribution during printing. This helps reduce the risk of deformation, residual stress and cracking.
Static structural analysis: Predict the behavior of your part under static loads and boundary conditions.
Dynamic structural analysis: Evaluate the response of your part under vibration, impact and other dynamic loads.
Topology optimization: Create a design to reduce the weight of your part while maintaining its performance.
Print simulation: Study the effects of different printing parameters (speed, temperature, layer thickness, etc.). This can help you optimize print time and improve print quality.
Ansys Additive can be used in a variety of industries, including
Aerospace
Automotive
Medicine
Consumer goods
Education
Overall, Ansys Additive is a powerful tool to optimize your additive manufacturing process and design better products. Some engineering knowledge and simulation experience are required to use the software. However, learning resources and support are available.