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Understanding Part Lift in the Sintering Process
In Additive Manufacturing (via Binder Jetting, Metal Injection Molding, Metal FDM, Ceramic FFF, and many more similar processes), sintering is a critical step where parts are heated to near-melting temperatures to bond particles together. But during this process, a common challenge arises—part lift. Part lift refers to the…
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Inspire Print3D python scripting
Question, I'd like to automatically run SLM print simulations on different geometries. Are there python entries for print3d in Inspire 2025?
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Sintering Simulation and Automatic Shape Compensation for Shrinkage during Binder Jet Sintering
Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques are being adopted in the commercial production of parts and are becoming the future of the manufacturing industry. These processes differ based on the material type, material feedstock, the state of fusion, the energy source of fusion, and the AM principle. Among these…
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Should the calibration model for PBF simulation in Altair Inspire be measured after a heat treatment?
Should the calibration model for PBF simulation in Altair Inspire be measured after a heat treatment?
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Interacting with the Current Model in Altair Inspire: A Simple Guide
How to interact with current model Below are the code examples that explains how we can interact with existing model. SketchPart : Sketch Part hold only point, Curve and area feature in case of closed sketches. from hwx import inspire #get the current model model = inspire.getModel() # or you can use…
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Building a Parametric Model with Sketches, Geometry, Variables, and Dimensioning in Altair Inspire
Building a Parametric Model with Sketches, Geometry, Variables, and Dimensioning in Altair Inspire. To make a sketch entity parametric in Altair Inspire, you need to add dimensions to the sketch and assign model variables to those dimensions. This allows the entity to be driven by variables, enabling flexible adjustments.…
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Parametric Modeling in Altair Inspire: Extruding A Fully Constrained Sketch
Introduction to Parametric Modeling Parametric modeling allows designers to define relationships between different elements of a model through variables, constraints, and dimensions. This approach allows the user to change the dimensions of one element, and automatically adjust other elements that depend on it. The beauty…
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Exploring Altair Inspire APIs: A Python Demo for GUI Development
Altair Inspire is a powerful tool for simulation-driven design, allowing users to create, modify, and analyze geometries. Through its Python API, developers can extend Inspire’s capabilities and automate tasks. In this blog, we'll explore a few interesting examples using the Inspire API to demonstrate geometry creation,…
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Hands-On Guide to Modifying 3D Models: Fillet, Chamfer, Partition, Shell, and Scale Techniques
Introduction In this guide, we will explore practical techniques for modifying 3D models using Altair Inspire's Python API. We'll focus on five key operations: Partition, Fillet, Chamfer, Shell, and Scale. Each operation plays a crucial role in modifying and adapting your 3D designs. Before applying any geometric…
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Parametric Modeling in Altair Inspire: A Step-by-Step Guide
Preface: Understanding Parametric Modeling Parametric modeling is a powerful CAD technique that enables designers to create models defined by parameters or constraints. These parameters—such as dimensions, distances, and angles—drive the geometry of the design. The beauty of parametric modeling lies in its flexibility: by…
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Mastering 2D Design: A Beginner’s Guide to Inspire's Sketching Module
In this blog, we will explore the power of the Inspire Sketching Module. With Inspire’s Sketch API, you can create, manipulate, and refine 2D sketches, which form the foundation for many 3D modeling operations. Sketching is a fundamental step for designing intricate shapes, structures, and models. Let's dive into key…
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How to change calibration file directory
Currently i am facing issues of calibration file being stored in a default directory that i have no access to, causing multiple simulation issues. May i know how to change the default directory, i have tried changing the start in from properties in inspire shortcut but it does not seem to work.
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Difference between Inspire 2024 and Inspire Print3D 2023.1 ?
Is there a difference between Inspire 2024 and Inspire Print3D 2023.1? What should be downloaded for additive manufacturing?
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Configure the laser power in Inspire Print 3D
Hi! Last week I installed the educational version of Altair Inspire 2023 and I have a problem. When I use the Print 3D I can't configure the laser power. I don't have the advanced options of the printer and neither the option that enables to edit the laser power in the analsys tool. I don't know where can I change this.…
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Ortotropic or transversal isotropic material for topology optimization
Hello everyone, I am currently writing my thesis in the field of Additive Manufacturing and am attempting to optimize the topology of orthotropic or transversally isotropic materials (specifically 3D printing materials). For this purpose, I want to provide the program with specific strength values for the three axes, which…
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Detailed print settings do not show up
Dear, In Print3D, in the Printer Setup Dialog the 'advanced settings' as well as in the Run Analysis Dialog 'process parameters' do not show up. Is there a way to display these, or is it perhaps a restriction of the demo-version?
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Morfeo by Cenaero - Introduction of the Latest Addition to the Altair Partner Alliance
An Introductory Webinar to Morfeo by Cenaero - Now Available Through the Altair Partner Alliance. Morfeo is a powerful software that relies on several dedicated libraries written in C++ for mesh management, mesh adaptation, material behavior, finite element features, solvers, and parallelism. With its extended finite…
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Print 3D: How do I calculate shrinkage in Print 3D?
How do I calculate shrinkage in Print 3D? My settings are using: Thermo-Mechanical and run analysis. I could get the displacement values but not the shrinkage values.
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What's New in Inspire Print3D
Inspire Print3D 2022 has now been released as part of Inspire, and includes the following new features and enhancements: New Binder-Sinter Print Process A new 3D printing process has been added for this release. Inspire now allows you to define the print part, oven, orientation, and setters for a binder-sinter simulation,…
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Printer Specifications
1. Are there updated printers for Print3D automatic selection, or only the few that currently exist? 2. How can you save a printer configuration to prevengt having to re-enter the info every time? 3. We have Markforged ONYX One and Mark Two printers - are the analysis options honed only for the printers listed and thus are…
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Links between files and directories
Hello Does anyone knows the link between the model files .stmod and the directories where the computation and the results are stored ? Classicaly, I want to run different simulations changing some input data to compare the results and to take some decisions. I want to keep the .stmod with the input parameters. I prepared…
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Exporting stress results from Print3D to Optistruct
Hello, I am working on Fatigue analysis of 3d printed parts. I want to export residual stresses from Print3D simulation as preloads into Optistruct. How to map the results? Thanks! Here is the screenshot of the FE model. Fig: Print3D Displacement contour
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Leave a part out of 3D print
Hi. In Inspire 3D, does anyone know how to leave a part out of the additive manufacturing? Let's say the .stmod contains 2 components, a little base (horizontal) plate and then a little vertical plate, which is the one to be printed. Automatically when running the analysis, both components are part of the process, how do I…
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Inspire Print3D: Results Visualization Workflow
Altair Inspire Print3D offers an intuitive, process-driven user experience enables users to gain deep manufacturing insights quickly, driving faster and better design decisions. Leveraging the embedded thermo-mechanical solver, users can easily detect and visualize defects – large deformation, excessive heating,…
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Inspire Print3D: Support Optimization Workflow
Altair Inspire Print3D offers an intuitive, process-driven user experience enables users to gain deep manufacturing insights quickly, driving faster and better design decisions. It allows to easily generate support structures as part of the design process, interactively creating and editing supports within the same…