Replies to post #2732 on Arcam AB fka AMAVF

[charlie T colton]

Adapting microstructure/texture for varying load across part

Thanks, mauser96, I read that and didn't make the big connection that you did. Now I am reminded of something very similar that I did recognize. ORNL research reveals unique capabilities of 3-D printing - October 15, 2014.

I had the opportunity to be a part of a live online chat session - "3D Opportunity: The course on additive manufacturing for business leaders." Panel members were from America Makes, 3D Systems, Marquette University, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Here was my post on what I learned - Short Q&A with ORNL Phd on metal AM.

What you've pointed out is more explicit about the application of the process to provide varying properties for improved loading. Dr.Elliott did say "Also it give(s) me more control over the material properties in specific orientations or along specific stress routes." I only took away the part about failure mitigation. People were submitting questions that were all over the board.

mauser96 recognized that it looks like Rolls-Royce is going to use this technique very soon.

The link I had in that post for "Processing Science Related to the Electron Beam Melting Additive Manufacturing Process" isn't working now. I don't know why. It was to a larger report that included the information from the "ORNL research reveals unique capabilities of 3-D printing - October 15, 2014" link above.

I might have a saved copy of that full report. I'll try and find and post it.