Unlocking the future of additive manufacturing with Simcenter 3D 2506
New in additive manufacturing
As the world of additive manufacturing continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for engineers and innovators. The latest release of Simcenter 3D Additive Manufacturing, version 2506, is packed with exciting new features designed to enhance productivity, accuracy, and user experience. Let’s dive into the highlights of this groundbreaking update.
Multi-laser printer setup
At the heart of this release lies the new multi-laser printer setup, a breakthrough feature that tackles one of the main challenges: managing varying strain and shrinkage values across large (multi laser) build plates. Engineers can now enjoy significantly improved workflows thanks to the multi-laser data sets with their automatic laser alignment and inherent strain/shrinkage values per laser.
Improved Calibration
But that’s just the beginning. Obtaining and managing these inherent strain values over the build plate can be challenging. Simcenter 3D 2506 introduces an automated calibration procedure that manages multiple calibration beam sets per build plate. This feature ensures straightforward multi-laser and multi-strain/shrinkage calibration, making the process more efficient and precise.
Decoupled Thermal and Mechanical simulation
Performance optimization takes center stage with the introduction of decoupled thermal and mechanical simulation. This clever feature addresses the CPU-intensive nature of full thermo-mechanical build plate simulations. By allowing engineers to simulate the complete thermal build plate while applying the temperature field to a reduced mechanical build plate, the software delivers faster simulation times without compromising accuracy.
Improved user experience
User experience hasn’t been overlooked either. Recognizing the importance of consistency across platforms, Simcenter 3D 2506 has harmonized its interface across NX Additive Manufacture, Simcenter 3D Powder bed Fusion, and Advanced Powder bed Fusion applications. This synchronization ensures uniform naming conventions, preserves user-defined settings, and standardizes STL file exports, creating a smooth, intuitive workflow.
To round out its feature set, the software offers comprehensive visualization and analysis capabilities. Engineers can now seamlessly switch between wireframe models and detailed 3D representations, complete with color-coded stress analysis. These tools provide the detailed insights needed for precise design evaluation and optimization.
Conclusion
Simcenter 3D Additive Manufacturing 2506 is set to revolutionize the way engineers approach additive manufacturing. With its advanced features and enhancements, this release empowers engineers to push the boundaries of innovation and achieve new levels of productivity and accuracy. Don’t miss out on exploring these exciting new capabilities and transforming your additive manufacturing processes.
