Part example · Metal 3D Printing
Metal AM automotive door hinge body
Door-hinge style link example showing how metal AM can form pivots and lightening cuts in one body for automotive prototypes.
Automotive prototype angle
Hinge bodies see cyclic loads. For a first article, print the blank and machine pin bores rather than relying on as-built holes.
| Feature | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Pin bore | Machine / ream |
| Outer skins | As-built OK if hidden |
Example · to be confirmed. No OEM branding.
Typical specification
At a glance
| Item | Typical value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Process | Metal AM | Example · to be confirmed |
| Material | Al or low-alloy steel | Example · to be confirmed |
| Pivots | Reamed after build | Example · to be confirmed |
| Coat | E-coat / paint TBD | Example · to be confirmed |
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