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Prepare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
Use the Selective Laser Melting process for additive manufacturing.
Run an additive manufacturing analysis, then view and plot the results.
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Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Create implicit models with primitives, lattices, point clouds, fields, offsetting, Booleans, inverting, smoothing, morphing, and filleting.
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method. We recommend fully constraining your sketch when sketch variables are used in the design exploration.
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
Select parts to print and assign materials for selective laser melting.
Configure the 3D printing bed. You can select a default printer or choose from several standard printers.
Orient the part in relation to the printing bed.
Create and partition supports required for 3D printing.
Examine the part in layers to validate its geometry before 3D printing.
Export a file containing the prepared part and/or supports for 3D printing.
Print a small part (also called a coupon) to measure the deformation of the material after printing, and use this data to calibrate the print analysis.
Choose whether to run jobs locally or on a remote job server.
Run an SLM additive manufacturing analysis for the selected print parts.
View, animate, and plot the results of a 3D printing analysis.
If you've previously run a 3D printing analysis, use the Animation toolbar to animate and record the results.
3D printing analysis for SLM produces results for displacement, Von Mises stress, collision distance, layer shifting, and failure index.
Export a compensated .stl file. You can select from several simulation runs.
Use the Binder-Sinter process for additive manufacturing.
Adjust the materials and environment of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Learn how to access the Inspire Python API including online help, quick start demos, and the Extension Manager.
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
