5. Glossary

Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)

Metal additive manufacturing process.

Refroidissement conforme ; Conformal Cooling

Cooling circuits positioned as close as possible to the molded surface.

Acier maraging; maraging steel

Alloys known for their high strength and hardness, while retaining good ductility. It is the most widely used steel for additive manufacturing of inserts (a word which stands for martensitic ageing).

CX steel

Stainless steel marketed by machine manufacturer EOS for additive manufacturing.

Lattices; lattices

Interconnected meshes used to lighten parts in additive manufacturing.