# Inherent Strain Method - 3D printing Laser sintering (SLS)

**URL:** <https://calculix.discourse.group/t/inherent-strain-method-3d-printing-laser-sintering-sls/2867>\
**Category:** Advanced features\
**Created:** [September 3, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://calculix.discourse.group/t/inherent-strain-method-3d-printing-laser-sintering-sls/2867 "2025-09-03T17:37:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![PGA](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/df705f/32.png) [@PGA](https://calculix.discourse.group/u/PGA)\
**Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://calculix.discourse.group/t/inherent-strain-method-3d-printing-laser-sintering-sls/2867/1 "2025-09-03T17:37:28Z")

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Hi,

I am tryint to implement something like 3D printing using the inherent strain method, but I am kind of lost on how to do it. Any guidance on how to implment it?

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**Author:** ![jbr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecccb3/32.png) [@jbr](https://calculix.discourse.group/u/jbr)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 12:42am UTC](https://calculix.discourse.group/t/inherent-strain-method-3d-printing-laser-sintering-sls/2867/2 "2025-09-04T00:42:07Z")

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> **[LPBF Printing Full Guide | FEA With Inherent Strain Method](https://caeassistant.com/blog/metal-additive-manufacturing-inherent-strain-method/)**
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> Learn how to simulate LPBF printing in Abaqus using the inherent strain method—cut complexity, save time, and reduce residual stress in metal 3D printing.