NASA 3D prints rocket engine parts
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Keith Mc
Dec 2, 2012, 4:12:02 PM12/2/12
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(I heard about this on the GO-Tech list...)
NASA 3D Prints Rocket Engine Parts
... http://www.designnews.com/author.asp?section_id=1392&doc_id=254513
They're using SLM (Selective Laser Melting) to 3D print rocket engine parts in metal.
Advantages, vs traditional fab tech:
- It makes parts that would be very difficult to fab otherwise
- Eliminating the welding makes the parts much stronger AND more reliable
- In the end, it should save them many millions in project fab costs.
{grin}
- Keith Mc.
NASA 3D Prints Rocket Engine Parts
... http://www.designnews.com/author.asp?section_id=1392&doc_id=254513
They're using SLM (Selective Laser Melting) to 3D print rocket engine parts in metal.
Advantages, vs traditional fab tech:
- It makes parts that would be very difficult to fab otherwise
- Eliminating the welding makes the parts much stronger AND more reliable
- In the end, it should save them many millions in project fab costs.
{grin}
- Keith Mc.
Mark Kimsal
Dec 7, 2012, 1:49:13 PM12/7/12
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Now, if they would only post their designs on thingiverse ...
- Keith Mc.
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