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Question: Can a part be designed so that it intentionally, and in a controlled manner, has different densities at different locations?
Question: Can a part be designed so that it intentionally, and in a controlled manner, has different densities at different locations?
Answer:
Yes, in most cases. Traditionally we are trying to balance the density of a part so that they are similar throughout the part, however, sections of a part have the potential of being designed with lower or higher density.