Additiv tillverkning - En undersökning av processbyte från traditionella tillverkningsmetoder

Sammanfattning: The conventional manufacturing methods, such as milling and turning, are reliable methods which makes them commonly used. These methods are capable of producing high precision details with high surface quality. But there are drawbacks and limitations. Many of these methods are expensive and require high production volume to be profitable. The design constraints for conventional manufacturing methods are usually determined by the machining tools, which restrict shape and form.Additive manufacturing methods have gained high attraction in the last decades as an alternative to conventional methods. With greater design freedom, ease to use interface and minimal material waste, cost and time usage can be minimized. But changing the production process requires high knowledge of capability and limitations for these methods. This step is critical to assure the right detail and quality requirements. Additive manufacturing at present is limited to material selection, low precision and possibility of reduced mechanical properties. This report aims to investigate additive manufacturing and the possibility of replacing conventional manufacturing of tools and products.