What is Simufact Additive?
Simufact Additive is a metal additive manufacturing process-simulation product now presented by Cadence. It addresses questions about how manufacturing changes a part, including distortion and residual stress. The product includes workflows for laser powder bed fusion and metal binder jetting, with capabilities that depend on the selected modules. It belongs alongside production planning and measured build evidence: a simulation is most useful when its assumptions represent the actual material, machine and processing sequence.
Publisher’s product informationUseful capabilities for your toolkit
- Metal powder bed fusion process simulation
- Distortion compensation and residual-stress analysis
- Module-dependent binder jetting and post-processing studies
Where Simufact Additive fits in a print project
- 01
Define the material, build orientation, support strategy and downstream operations. Gather the calibration evidence needed for the process model.
- 02
Run a representative study and examine displacement and stress in the context of the chosen assumptions. Compare practical orientation or support alternatives.
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Validate predictions against measured parts, then review compensated geometry and production changes with the manufacturing team.
These are planning steps, not machine settings. Use your printer and material documentation for the actual production process.
Understand the tradeoffs.
Results depend on process inputs, calibration and model assumptions. Simulation does not certify a part or replace a qualification plan. Confirm the available process modules and computing requirements before purchase.
Common questions
Is Simufact Additive a CAD modeler?
Its primary role here is manufacturing-process simulation. Use a suitable design tool for the original part, then evaluate manufacturing effects in the simulation workflow.
Why simulate distortion before a metal build?
It can help compare process choices and identify geometry that may need compensation. Predictions still need comparison with physical measurements for the intended process.
Where can I get Simufact Additive?
Use the explore simufact additive link to reach the official publisher or project. Check the current system requirements, license and available editions there. 3Dprintsy does not host installers.
Official sources & further reading
- Simufact Additive — product information and documentation
- Explore Simufact Additive — official destination
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