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Integrating manufacturing constraints in existing generative design workflows: wall thickness and cooling channel considerations

Hentschel, Rick (1); Soika, Johannes (2); Roure Pastor, Francesc (3); Rosnitschek, Tobias (1); Günther, Daniel (3); Volk, Wolfram (2,3); Zimmermann, Markus (2); Tremmel, Stephan (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Hentschel, Rick (1); Soika, Johannes (2); Roure Pastor, Francesc (3); Rosnitschek, Tobias (1); Günther, Daniel (3); Volk, Wolfram (2,3); Zimmermann, Markus (2); Tremmel, Stephan (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: University of Bayreuth, Germany; 2: Technical University of Munich, Germany; 3: Fraunhofer IGCV, Germany
Page(s):
587-596
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10417
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Generative Design (GD) offers lightweight, manufacturable solutions, but manufacturing constraints often require indirect handling. Using a deflection lever for Additive Casting, we compare PTC Creo GTO and Altair Inspire using identical load cases and mass-minimisation. Both tools achieved −26% mass and −46% inertia while meeting displacement limits. Wall-thickness control and channel integration show clear trade-offs, yet both tools provide viable designs for early development.
Keywords:
generative design, topological optimisation, design for additive casting, lightweight design, functional feature integration
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