Witherell, P.
(2017),
Design for Powder Bed Fusion of Metal Parts, Design for Advanced Manufacturing: Technologies and Processes, McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC, New York, NY, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=922125 (Accessed April 24, 2026)
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Design for Powder Bed Fusion of Metal Parts
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Advancements in metals-focused technologies have taken 3D printing from a prototyping technology to an advanced, additive manufacturing (AM) production technology having a roadmap for even greater advancements [1].Most of today's commercially available metal-based AM systems[2] are founded in the PBF processes. Typical applications of metals powder-based fusion (PBF) include producing complex, and/or low-volume functional parts[3], particularly in aerospace, defense, medical, automotive, and even jewelry. As a production alternative, metals PBF can achieve cost savings with reduced lead times and reduce assembly part counts. Moreover, metals-based PBF supports the manufacture of complex features not possible with other manufacturing technologies.Citation
Design for Advanced Manufacturing: Technologies and Processes
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McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC, New York, NY
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Additive manufacturing, powder bed fusion, design for additive
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Created April 1, 2017, Updated September 29, 2025