A successful completion of this project will lead to a robust AM modeling suite that provides accurate prediction of dimensional accuracy, microstructure, and defects in AM process. The proposed modeling suite will significantly reduce the uncertainty and conservatism in design of new AM components and processes. NASA would directly benefit from this software via virtually pre-testing the new AM component design, process effects and part quality.
The proposed modeling software will benefit several other industries incorporating AM technique, including aerospace, medical device, automotive industries. This will not only allow customers virtually evaluating the AM part qualities, more importantly, it will provide the “best solution” for customer in respect of optimizing AM design, selecting process and materials, increasing performance, reliability and durability, and reducing cost of operation the process.
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