Why Isn't This Metal 3D Printed Part Flat? | Why The Failure?

#3dprinting #manufacturing 3D printing build cycles that result in failed parts are a commonplace aspect of the process development for metal parts made through additive manufacturing. However, such failure is frequently avoidable and unnecessary, says Tim Simpson, professor of additive manufacturing at Penn State University. "AM: Why the Failure?" is the new video series in which Dr. Simpson joins Peter Zelinski of Additive Manufacturing Media to look at examples of failed builds and talk about why they failed. The first episode involves what should have been a straightforward application of laser powder bed fusion to make a simple component in 316L stainless steel. AM users from around the world weighed in to speculate on why the build failed, because we shared photos in LinkedIn before filming the episode. Follow the #AMWTF hashtag on LinkedIn to see and comment on each new failure. This episode brought to you by Verisurf. https://www.verisurf.com/      ----------------------------  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Twitter   / addmfgmedia    Facebook   /     Instagram   /     LinkedIn   /     ----------------------------  ABOUT ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING MEDIA:  Additive Manufacturing is the leading media brand covering 3D printing for industrial applications. In addition to the print magazine, AM includes a website, e-newsletter and annual conference.  Visit Additive Manufacturing online at http://www.additivemanufacturing.media/  Subscribe to THE BUILDUP, Additive Manufacturing Media's newsletter on 3D printing for industrial production: https://gbm.media/JoinTheBuildup #3DPrinting #Manufacturing #3DPrintingFail