金属積層造形技術の機械部品への適用について

抄録

Metal additive manufacturing is a technology that enables the production of mechanical parts with complex geometries, which were difficult to create using conventional manufacturing methods. It is expected to be utilized in a wide range of fields, from aerospace to general industrial machinery, as it contributes to greater design freedom and shorter development periods.

While this technology has strengths in creating complex shapes and reducing lead times, it also has its challenges and is not a replacement for all parts manufacturing. Therefore, it is important to compare it with traditional manufacturing techniques and select the optimal method according to the specific characteristics and requirements of the product.

Although this technology is still considered to be in its infancy, its strengths and the challenges to its practical application are already clear. In this paper, we discuss the strengths of metal additive manufacturing technology, its applicability through comparison with conventional technologies, and the challenges to its practical application.