Practice Design Flexibility (3.5) - Introduction - Additive Manufacturing
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Question 1 Easy

What is design flexibility in Additive Manufacturing?

💡 Hint: Think about how designs can be altered without extra work.

Question 2 Easy

Why is material efficiency important in manufacturing?

💡 Hint: Consider the amount of leftover materials in traditional methods.

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Question 1

What is a primary benefit of design flexibility in AM?

A. Increased material waste
B. Rapid design iterations
C. Higher tooling costs

💡 Hint: Think about how AM speeds up the design process.

Question 2

True or False: AM is more effective than traditional manufacturing for producing simple, high-volume parts.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the strengths of both manufacturing methods.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the economic implications of shifting from traditional manufacturing to AM for a small business specializing in custom parts.

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate expenses and long-term benefits.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a product using AM that exemplifies the ability to create complex geometries, detailing how it addresses a specific need.

💡 Hint: Think about creative functionalities that leverage AM's strengths.

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