Industrial Applications of Lattice Structures in Components Made with EBM Additive Technology

Abstract The aim of this study is to promote the industrial use “lattice” structures in metal components made with Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technology. degree customization and level geometric complexity achieved EBM technology production Aerospace Racing sectors, favors lighter more performing designs characterized by reticular (or “lattice”) structures. Starting from original massive design component taking into account constraints load conditions acting on component, search for new takes place a software environment through topological optimization process. At end process, optimized created replacing solid parts unit cell that repeated periodically. From comparison between layout, built using standard Melt theme technology, equivalent Net same advantage lighten possibility offered practically implement these are highlighted. promotes structures, which can be exploiting potential Additive Manufacturing technologies. creating very complex geometries makes perfect sectors where particular characteristics required produced, such as sector. existence also ensures it possible print allow reduce weight and, at time, improve performance.