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Learn how to create and optimize support structures in Autodesk Fusion to enhance the sintering process. This guide covers everything from setup to generating and managing supports, ensuring your parts maintain precision and quality during additive manufacturing.
Supporting part during sintering is an important process in additive manufacturing as it ensures the quality and precision of parts. The following tutorial describes how the “Setter Supports” feature in Autodesk Fusion will be used in generating functional support structures for parts that are sintered in a furnace. Even though you may not have watched the video tutorial.
“Setter Supports” in Fusion act as cradles for your parts during the sintering process. By reducing warping and distortion, these supports ensure your parts maintain their intended shape and structural integrity. This feature is compatible with various additive manufacturing technologies, including:
For this guide, we’ll focus on using a HP Metal Jet printer.
First download and install the HP 3D Printer add-in from the Autodesk Fusion App Store. This tool streamlines the connection between Fusion and your HP hardware, enabling seamless additive setups.
After installing the add-in:
Before generating supports, ensure that your part is correctly placed with enough space to accommodate the support structures.
For optimal results, configure the support parameters. In this example:
To print the part and its supports independently:
Once your setup is complete, you can:
Sintering simplifies the process ensures your parts are well-supported and accurately produced. By mastering this process, you can optimize your additive manufacturing workflow and achieve high-quality results every time.
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