Orient and position your parts on the build platform, as well as generate supports.
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With the Manufacturing Extension, you can use additive capabilities to orient and add support structures to your model.
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These structures both support the model and help to dissipate heat during the build process.
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The impellers shown are designed to be built in this flat orientation, with the arms bridging the blades to the central hub not requiring support.
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To orient and position the impellers on the build platform, on the Manufacture workspace toolbar, Additive tab,
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click Position to view the available options.
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For this example, select Place parts on platform.
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In the dialog that opens, you can select either a whole body, or a specific face for orientation.
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In this case, set the Type drop-down to Flat Face.
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Then, select the component or face on the canvas.
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You can also define a Platform Clearance if needed.
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Click OK.
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Position and orient the impellers correctly, then you're ready for the next step.
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On the toolbar, click Supports to view the available support options.
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In this case, select Volume Support to open the corresponding dialog.
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With Supported Model active, on the canvas, select the faces or components that require support—here, the impeller faces.
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Next, click the General tab to adjust the settings as needed for your build.
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Here, the defaults are appropriate.
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Click the Volume Properties tab.
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For this example, select Thickening up Structures and adjust the values for Main Structure, Top Connections,
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and Bottom Connections to 0.4mm.
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This creates a stronger support structure to anchor the impeller down.
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It also helps to counteract the thermal stresses generated during the build, enabling more heat to dissipate from the part into the build platform.
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Leave the settings on the Raster and Contour tabs set to the defaults.
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Next, click the Connections tab and set each of the Support Connection drop-downs to Strip.
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This creates a strong connection between the support structure and the part.
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Since these supported faces will be machined, the quality of the faces after support removal is not important.
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Click OK to generate the supports and view them on the canvas.
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Now you know how to orient your part on the build platform
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and add supports using additive manufacturing capabilities in the Manufacturing Extension.
00:03
With the Manufacturing Extension, you can use additive capabilities to orient and add support structures to your model.
00:10
These structures both support the model and help to dissipate heat during the build process.
00:16
The impellers shown are designed to be built in this flat orientation, with the arms bridging the blades to the central hub not requiring support.
00:24
To orient and position the impellers on the build platform, on the Manufacture workspace toolbar, Additive tab,
00:31
click Position to view the available options.
00:35
For this example, select Place parts on platform.
00:39
In the dialog that opens, you can select either a whole body, or a specific face for orientation.
00:46
In this case, set the Type drop-down to Flat Face.
00:51
Then, select the component or face on the canvas.
00:55
You can also define a Platform Clearance if needed.
00:59
Click OK.
01:01
Position and orient the impellers correctly, then you're ready for the next step.
01:06
On the toolbar, click Supports to view the available support options.
01:11
In this case, select Volume Support to open the corresponding dialog.
01:16
With Supported Model active, on the canvas, select the faces or components that require support—here, the impeller faces.
01:25
Next, click the General tab to adjust the settings as needed for your build.
01:30
Here, the defaults are appropriate.
01:33
Click the Volume Properties tab.
01:36
For this example, select Thickening up Structures and adjust the values for Main Structure, Top Connections,
01:44
and Bottom Connections to 0.4mm.
01:48
This creates a stronger support structure to anchor the impeller down.
01:52
It also helps to counteract the thermal stresses generated during the build, enabling more heat to dissipate from the part into the build platform.
02:01
Leave the settings on the Raster and Contour tabs set to the defaults.
02:06
Next, click the Connections tab and set each of the Support Connection drop-downs to Strip.
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This creates a strong connection between the support structure and the part.
02:17
Since these supported faces will be machined, the quality of the faces after support removal is not important.
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Click OK to generate the supports and view them on the canvas.
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Now you know how to orient your part on the build platform
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and add supports using additive manufacturing capabilities in the Manufacturing Extension.
