Development instructions for FAME is here

Documentation for the app is available through readthedocs and is located here.

Overview

FAME is a simulation tool designed to model the laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing process using the Finite Volume Method (FVM). This tool helps in understanding the thermal and mechanical behavior of materials during the LPBF process.

Features

• Thermal Simulation: Models the heat distribution and cooling rates.
• Mechanical Simulation: Analyzes stress and deformation.
• Material Properties: Supports various materials with customizable properties.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy to set up and run simulations.

Installation

To install FAME, clone the repository and install the required dependencies:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/FAME.git
cd FAME
pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

To run a simulation, use the following command:

python simulate.py --config your_config_file.json

Replace your_config_file.json with your specific configuration file.

Configuration

The configuration file should include parameters such as:

• Laser power
• Scan speed
• Layer thickness
• Material properties

Example configuration:

{
    "laser_power": 200,
    "scan_speed": 1000,
    "layer_thickness": 0.03,
    "material": "Ti-6Al-4V"
}

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For any questions or issues, please contact [your email].