Abstract

In the course of the digital transformation, many companies are now striving to link virtual development and production processes with each other. The authors of this article want to discuss the following findings in the area of "additive manufacturing":
For the production of new components (in this research a node connection for a bicycle frame is used), it is often necessary to pay attention to the special features of additive manufacturing already during the design phase. Topology optimization software (MSC Apex Generative Design, former: AMendate) is used for a load-compliant design of the components in order to save material and thus reduce the production time. The designs must also be checked and compensated for distortions caused by production-related residual stresses (Simufact Additive).  A validation of the distortion compensation is carried out after the production by an optical measurement of the component (Aicon). The strength and stiffness of the topology-optimized structure is verified by a test setup.