Benefits
Minimize time-to-market and development costs
Assess part distortion to effectively position and adapt support structures. Minimize expensive test builds, speed up time-to-market, and reduce development costs.
Reduce scrap rate
Predict different build risks of large parts prone to residual stresses and distortion. Identify build failure using robust AM process simulations.
Improve product quality and accuracy
Avoid overheating and achieve better surface quality. Generate compensated part geometry to improve geometrical accuracy.
Validate data preparation
Simulate and assess part orientation for AM processes and add support where needed. Use simulation results to make impactful decisions on the part preparation.
5 reasons to choose the Ansys Simulation module
- The module is for everyone and easy to use, offering a flat learning curve and quickly generating results without the need for expert knowledge
- Prevent operation and transfer errors without switching between software systems
- Evaluate AM-relevant results and optimize your Magics data prep results by seamlessly integrating them into Magics’ workflow
- Leverage market-proven, high-end AM simulation technology powered by the Ansys solver
- Boost AM ROI with a competitively priced software module designed for metal 3D printing
Features
Mitigate part deformation
Validate data preparation and assess geometrical accuracy by seeing the overall deformation of your part during the build stage and post-processing.
Stop recoater contact
Assess build risks and avoid critical blade crashes by indicating the risk of recoater contact due to deformation, which can cause build failure.
Predict the risk of shrink lines
Maintain high surface quality and geometric accuracy using simulation to predict where shrink lines may occur due to in-plane deformation at layer deposition.
Simulate supports
Avoid build failure and reduce cost-intensive scrap by setting failure criteria with results providing insight into risks related to weak support structures. See where to reinforce support in areas prone to failure.
Apply distortion compensation
Reach even higher near-net shape requirements by applying pre-deformed part geometries.
Prevent overheating
Ensure high quality and reduce discoloring by detecting zones affected by heat accumulation and addressing them accordingly.
Learn about Simulation
Discover how to get started via our Academy, and get answers to all your questions from customer support.
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