Reply To: Do the four “Additive Science” simulations require experimental calibration?

[Akshay Maniyar]

Hi,

The Ansys Additive Science tool is designed to provide detailed guidance on the machine's process parameters and predictions at a microscopic level, which includes the ability to predict the lack of fusion porosity via powder-solid state tracking. For accurate predictions, especially when dealing with new materials or alloys, it is critical to qualify parts for production use, which may suggest that some form of experimental validation or calibration could be necessary to ensure the simulations align with real-world outcomes. Given the complexity of additive manufacturing processes and the potential for unmodeled phenomena, such as latent heat and surface tension effects, which are not accounted for in the simulation, it would be prudent to perform experimental validation to confirm the simulation results.

Thanks,

Akshay Maniyar