What's New: Creo Parametric 6.0 > Manufacturing > New Lattice Transitions in Additive Manufacturing
  
New Lattice Transitions in Additive Manufacturing
You can define transitions between the beam-based lattices and a supported wall of a model. This provides additional support to the lattice.
User Interface Location: Click Model > Engineering > Lattice. For Lattice type, select Beams and then in the Cell Type tab, select from the Transition type list.
Release: Creo Parametric 6.0.0.0
Watch a video that demonstrates this enhancement:
You can also watch this video on the PTC Learning Connector: New Lattice Transitions in Additive Manufacturing
What is the benefit of this enhancement?
When creating a lattice inside a closed volume region, transitions help to support the ceiling. Adding transition beams between the lattice and the internal horizontal walls (ceiling) improves the printability of a beam-based lattice structure. This reduces the number of support structures, amount of material, time for printing, and the postprocessing for removal of supports.
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Additional Information
Tips:
None.
Limitations:
This functionality works with simplified representation of lattices. Print using 3D Manufacturing Format (3MF) and be sure that your printer supports 3MF.
Does this replace existing functionality?
No.
Configuration options associated with this functionality:
None.