The AM Guide
I’ve always been a firm believer in sharing information. So, in the Additive Manufacturing Guide section of the website I’ve stored all the useful nuggets of information about metal 3D printing. If you’d like to see something included, let me know!
Here you’ll find articles that I’ve written, case studies involving metal AM, including some from my previous work, and other shared content with links to the sources where this can be found.
Why Choose AM?
Learn the simple truth as to why metal AM makes sense for your manufacturing business.
Types of Metal AM
The number of available technologies being used in metal AM is growing all the time. Read here about the five basic categories and the types of process that are being deployed.
Overcoming Metal Barriers
Read about the 4 mains areas in metallurgy of AM parts that should be fully understood in order to be successful.
Metal AM Successes
There are real world uses of metal additive manufacturing, see some examples of where AM has been successfully utilised in industry.
Quality controls all
The essential steps required to qualify a metal AM process and the materials for use in production.
What’s in a name?
Understanding the different naming conventions used in AM, and attempting to unravel some of the mystery.
The Laser Melt Track
Thoughts on melt track properties in metal laser powder bed fusion, and how they can determine part quality.
Metal powders
Metal powders remain the most common form of feedstock material used in AM. Find out more about these import materials in the link below.
Metal Wires
Metal wires are the second most common form of feedstock for AM. Find out more about wires and the similarities to existing welding materials in the link below.
