Complexity as a decision driving criterion for selection of resources in Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM)

Abstract

The concept of additive manufacturing, often known as AM, is an essential part of the industry 4.0 paradigm, and it has the ability to shape the future. AM is essential for the preservation of a healthy environment. The central focus of this thesis is on the significance of incorporating product complexity into Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). The idea of Integrated Product Process Design (IPPD), in conjunction with the complexity of the product, is described here for the purpose of deciding which manufacturing technique is the most economically viable. The Integrated Product Process Design (IPPD) approach is used as the basis for the design, with the complexity of the product serving as a decision-driving factor in DfAM. Parallel development of the product and the process is carried out while an analysis of the possible manufacturing technologies is performed, taking into account the degree of product complexity and other relevant factors. Product complexity or the components of product development complexity can be handled by design engineers in order to optimize the Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). There is no way to completely rid a system of its complexity, but it is always possible to manage the complexity. The complexity of a product is something that can be taken into account during the Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM).