Design for Directed Energy Deposition 303

Design for Directed Energy Deposition 303 covers the basics of directed energy deposition (DED) and important considerations for DED design. DED is a metal additive manufacturing (AM) process that is often used for part repair and adding part features, but is also used to build complete, near-net shape parts. Different types of DED may use different heat sources to melt various types of metal feedstock, including powdered metal and metal wire. Designers and AM technicians must consider details like deposition width, metallurgy, and other important factors when producing parts with DED. After taking this course, users will understand how different DED processes, machine tools, materials, and other factors affect designing parts for DED.