Design Specifications
Large-scale Additive Manufacturing Build Limitations
Before committing to additive manufacturing, be aware of the natural build limitations associated with the large-scale additive printing process. The tiles below highlight some of the common build design limitations of large-scale laser-wire metal deposition.

Supported Wall Minimum Thickness
4.0mm

Unsupported Wall Minimum Thickness
4.0mm

Maximum Wall Thickness
Unlimited

Unsupported Overhang Max Angle
45 degrees

Minimum Feature Size
4.0mm

Tolerances
0.3mm
If you have any questions about the build limitations of large-scale additive manufacturing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. ADDere can accommodate and assist with your build design and provide suggestions that will make your project a success.
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