AMTYPE

AMTYPE, Process
Specifies the printing process in an additive manufacturing analysis.

Process

Process option:

PBF	—	Powder-bed fusion process.
DED	—	Directed-energy deposition process.

Command Default

None. A process option is required.

The powder-bed fusion (PBF) process uses thermal energy from a laser or electron beam to selectively fuse powder in a powder bed.

The directed-energy deposition (DED) process uses thermal energy, typically from a laser, to fuse materials by melting them as they are deposited.

This command is also valid in PREP7.

For more information, including a list of the elements and commands used in an additive manufacturing analysis, see Additive Simulation in Mechanical in the LPBF Simulation Guide.

This command cannot be accessed from a menu.