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Metal Technologies

Metal AM has many processes. This course helps you choose the right one.

1.5 to 2.5 hours (63 minutes of video)
Certificate after the assessment

Who it's for

People adopting metal AM who need to understand the process options before they commit to one. This course gives you the overview of all main metal processes. It does not go into process detail.

What you'll learn

  • How the metal AM technology landscape is organized
  • How mature each metal process is
  • The characteristics and typical applications of six processes
  • How to choose the right metal technology for your application

What's inside

  1. Metal technology landscape
  2. Maturity of metal processes
  3. Metal laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF). Process characteristics and applications.
  4. Electron beam powder bed fusion (E-PBF). Process characteristics and applications.
  5. Metal binder jetting (BJT). Process characteristics and applications.
  6. Powder laser directed energy deposition. Process characteristics and applications.
  7. Wire arc directed energy deposition (WAAM). Process characteristics and applications.
  8. Metal material extrusion (ME). Process characteristics and applications.
  9. How to choose the right metal technology
  10. Final quiz

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