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aerospace 3d printing
Aerospace and defense innovators have pushed 3D printing applications beyond prototyping into advanced production and tooling. Advancements in materials and processes are making 3D printed parts commonplace on aircraft and spacecraft. Explore GoEngineer's catalog of aerospace 3D printing technology to expand design possibilities, lightweight parts, and consolidate your supply chain.
3D PRINT MISSION CRITICAL PARTS
3d Printed Aircraft parts
3D printing can lead to significant cost and weight reduction in the creation of parts for aerospace and defense. Common applications include:
- Jigs and Fixtures
- Composite Tooling
- Production Parts
- Rapid Prototyping
- Injection Molding
Aerospace 3D PRINTING Case Studies
Sierra Turbines Drives Innovation for Micro turbines
Roger Smith is breaking the rules of manufacturing. The chief executive officer of San Jose, California-based Sierra Turbines Inc., he’s discarded the industry’s long-held belief that additive manufacturing (AM) is limited to prototyping and low-volume work. In fact, Smith plans to additively manufacture 95% or more of his microturbine components even when he reaches large scale production.
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Aurora Flight Sciences Creates Functional Prototypes with Stratasys FDM
These parts are tough enough to be used as advanced conceptual models, functional prototypes, manufacturing tools and production parts. Engineers can produce a wide variety of products just by loading different files and materials. No traditional machining process can do that. FDM systems are as versatile and durable as the parts they produce.
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How Velo3D is Fueling the New Space Race
The “Race to Space” is on. As the pressure to move beyond the whiteboard and manufacture parts increases, it’s no secret that the most successful companies will be those that take advantage of the latest breakthroughs in metal additive manufacturing. In the latest Velo3D whitepaper, explore how the end-to-end solution provides the innovation in part manufacturing and supply chain flexibility to enable the required advances in the emerging entrepreneurial space sector.
Aerospace 3D Printing Materials
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Nylon 6
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Technology:
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Potential Applications:
– Production tooling
– End-use parts
– Tough prototypes
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The semi-crystalline nature of this polyamide provides an aesthetic luster and great chemical resistance to both acids and alkali-based solvents. This is a great choice for manufacturers and product development engineers across a wide variety of industries from consumer products to automotive component testing.
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Nylon 12
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Technology:
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Potential Applications:
– High-fatigue endurance
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FDM Nylon 12 is the same tough nylon material popular in traditional manufacturing for its superb price-performance. You can create advanced prototypes and custom tooling for applications that demand high fatigue resistance — with clean, hassle-free FDM technology.
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ULTEM 1010
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Technology:
- FDM -
Potential Applications:
– Advanced functional prototypes
– Production parts
– Manufacturing tools and patterns
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ULTEM 1010’s outstanding strength and thermal stability make it ideal for advanced tooling and prototyping applications in the automotive, aerospace, medical, and food-production industries.
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Ultem 9085
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Technology:
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Potential Applications:
– Advanced functional prototypes
– Production parts
– Manufacturing tools and patterns
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ULTEM 9085 is an FDM thermoplastic ideal for aerospace, automotive, and military applications because of its FST rating, high strength-to-weight ratio, and existing certifications that make it superior in most categories.
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Digital ABS Plus
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Technology:
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Potential Applications:
– Design verification
– Functional testing
– Jigs & fixtures
– Manufacturing tooling
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Digital ABS Plus is the most mechanically robust PolyJet digital material available. It combines temperature resistance with toughness and excellent impact strength.
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ST-130
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Technology:
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Potential Applications:
– Temporary pattern for hollow composite parts
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This material was designed to be used exclusively in sacrificial tooling applications where the ‘tool’ is simply washed away at the end of the forming or curing process that’s specifically tuned for dimensional accuracy and excellent surface finish.
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Velo3D Metals
Titanium
TI6AL4V
- Superior lightweighting capability due to high strength-to-weight ratio
- Excellent mechanical properties
- Broad corrosion resistance
- Biocompatible
Potential applications:
- Flight-critical aerospace components
- Racing and motorsports
- Marine components
- Implants and prosthetics
INconel
Alloy 718
- Nickel-based superalloy
- Formulated for demanding high-heat and high-pressure applications
- Maintains mechanical properties through wide temperature range
- Excellent corrosion and oxidation resistance
Potential applications:
- Turbomachinery
- Rocket engines
- Racing and motorsports
- Gas turbines
Aluminum
F357
- Beryllium-free aluminum-silicon alloy
- Lightweight, functional alloy that is easily post-processed
- High weight-to-strength ratio
- Good corrosion resistance
- Weldable, heat-treatable, and able to be anodized
Potential applications:
- Heat transfer components
- Flight-critical aerospace components
- Racing and motorsports
HASTELLOY
X Alloy
- Ultra-high-temperature nickel-based superalloy
- Exceptional combination of oxidation resistance and high-temperature strength
- Extremely resistant to stress-corrosion cracking
Potential applications:
- Gas turbines
- Rocket engines
- Petrochemical processing
Copper
GRCop-42
- A NASA developed Copper/Chromium/Niobium alloy
- High-strength dispersion and high conductivity
- Retains strength at high temperatures, can be printed at high density
Potential applications:
- Rocket engine components
- Fuel injector faces
- Combustion chamber linings
Stratasys Materials Aircraft Interiors Certification
In conjunction with the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP), Stratasys created an FAA-recognized certification framework that enables the reproduction of a single part after qualification of just one part. This is a huge opportunity for aircraft component manufacturers to save time and money using additive manufactured end-use parts that are non–flight-critical.
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Aerospace 3D Printers
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VIEW ALL >What is FDM 3D Printing?
FDM or "Fused Deposition Modeling" is a 3D printing technology that is designed for specialized production-grade thermoplastics and 3D printers. FDM 3D printers can produce dimensionally stable and durable end-use parts.
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F170
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FDM - Build Envelope:
10″ x 10″ x 10″ -
Materials:
ASA, ABS-CF10, ABS-M30, PLA, FDM TPU 92
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F190CR
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FDM - Build Envelope:
12″ x 10″ x 12″ -
Materials:
ABS-M30, ASA, FDM TPU 92A, ABS-CF10, FDM Nylon-CF10
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F370
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FDM - Build Envelope:
14″ x 10″ x 14″ -
Materials:
ASA, ABS-CF10, ABS-M30, PLA, FDM TPU 92A, PC-ABS, Diran, ABS ESD7
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F370CR
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FDM - Build Envelope:
14″ x 10″ x 14″ -
Materials:
ABS-M30, ASA, FDM TPU 92A, ABS-ESD7™, PC-ABS™, Diran™ 410MF07, ABS-CF10, FDM Nylon-CF10
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F770
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FDM - Build Envelope:
39″ x 24″ x 24″ -
Materials:
ASA, ABS-M30, SR-30
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Fortus 450mc
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FDM - Build Envelope:
16″ x 14″ x 16″ -
Materials:
ASA, ABS-M30, PC-ABS, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ISO, Nylon 12, Nylon 12CF, ST-130, Antero 800NA, ULTEM 1010 resin, ULTEM 9085 resin
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F900
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FDM - Build Envelope:
36″ x 24″ x 36″ -
Materials:
ASA, ABS-M30, PC-ABS, ABS-ESD7, ABS-M30i, PC, PC-ISO, Nylon 12, Nylon 12CF, ST-130, Antero 800NA, Anterro 840NC03, ULTEM 1010 resin, ULTEM 9085 resin, PPSF, Nylon 6
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VIEW ALL >What is PolyJet 3D Printing?
PolyJet 3D printing is a powerful technology that can build accurate & smooth parts, tooling and realistic prototypes. PolyJet technology can produce thin walls and complex geometries using the widest range of materials available.
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J55 Prime
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PolyJet - Build Envelope:
5.5" x 7.9" x 7.5" -
Features:
Fourteen Material Options *Only five loaded materials at a time*
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J850 Prime
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PolyJet - Build Envelope:
19.3″ x 15.4″ x 7.9″ -
Features:
Four Material Options (Digital Mixing and Pantone Validated)
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J850 Pro
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PolyJet - Build Envelope:
19.3″ x 15.4″ x 7.9″ -
Features:
Seven Material Options (Digital Mixing and Pantone Validated)
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What is RESIN 3D Printing?
Resin 3D printing utilized lasers to cure high performance resins. The results are detailed accurate parts with a beautiful surface quality. Technology includes the Origin One's P3™ or “Programmable PhotoPolymerization” technology, an evolution of digital light processing (DLP), and SLA ( Stereolithography).
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Origin One
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P3 - Build Envelope:
7.5" x 4.25" x 14.5" -
Features:
High Volume and Performance
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NEO Stereolithography
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SLA - Build Envelope:
17.72" × 17.72" × 15.75 " -
Features:
Speed and scalable fabrication
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VIEW ALL >What is SAF 3D Printing?
SAF 3D Printing technology uses an infrared-absorbing fluid to help fuse polymer powder. This process is classified by the ASTM as one category of powder bed fusion 3D printing. The infrared-absorbing fluid is selectively placed where it's needed to create the shape of a 3D part in any given layer of the print.
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h350
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SAF - Build Envelope:
12.40" x 8.18" x 11.53" -
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Powder Bed Fusion
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VIEW ALL >What is Metal 3D Printing?
The VELO3D Sapphire is the next generation in metal laser powder bed fusion. While existing 3D metal printers often require support structures for any surface below 45 degrees, Sapphire uniquely enables designs without the consideration of support structures.
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XM200G
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Direct Metal Laser Sintering - Build Envelope:
5.9″ x 5.9″ x 5.9″ -
Features:
Small Footprint, Intuitive Touch Screen
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VIEW ALL >What is 3D Scanning?
3D Scanning provides accurate measurements of small and complex objects to easily create 3D models. Get CAD ready 3D scans of single teeth, impressions or entire arches.
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Creaform HandyScan
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Blue and Red High Resolution Laser
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0.025 mm / 0.0009” -
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Fast and Versatile 3D Scanning
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Creaform HandyProbe
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Portable CMM
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0.025 mm / 0.0009” -
Features:
Metrology grade accuracy
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Artec Eva
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Flash Bulb Structured White Light
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0.1 mm / 0.0039” -
Features:
Artec's fastest structured-light 3D scanner
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Artec Space Spider
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Structured Blue LED Light
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0.05 mm / 0.002” -
Features:
Metrological device for superior precision
Additional Aerospace Technology
FDM
Design an idea, and test it the same day. Industries can cut lead times and costs, products turn out better, and get to market faster. FDM 3D Printers 
METAL
3D print functional metal parts and prototypes for industrial, commercial and private applications PolyJet 3D Printers
SAF
Selective Absorption Fusion™ SAF™ technology that delivers functional, production grade parts with optimum consistency. Production SAF 3D Printers
P3
Programmable PhotoPolymerization P3™ technology delivers industry leading accuracy, consistency, and details. Production P3 3D PrintersAdditional 3D Printing Resources
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