原型组件将有助于BAE Systems澳大利亚in fulfilling its obligation under its contract with the澳大利亚国防部to design and construct nine Hunter class frigates for theRoyal Australian Navy.
AML3D, an Australia-based large-scale 3D metal printing company, andBAE Systems, a British multinational arms business, have disclosed a prototyping purchase agreement with BAE Systems Australia. The contract will research the the viability and prototyping of parts in support of BAE Systems Australia’s contract for manufacturing nine Hunter class frigates.
Hunter class frigates是将来将在未来部署的重型军舰类别Anzac class frigatesfor the Royal Australian Navy. AML3D is a pioneer in offering certified high-strength components to the marine industry since it was the first large-scale 3D metal printing company in the world to receive accreditation fromLloyd‘s Register and Additive Manufacturing Facility Accreditation fromDNV. Design optimization and quick lead and delivery times are offered by Lloyd’s Register certified WAM prototype parts. The contract was obtained as a result of testing with BAE Systems Australia, which showed WAM to be suitable for supporting the design, new construction, and maintenance of marine assets in Australia.- claims AML3D.
“Developing our commercial relationships across the marine and defense sectors is key to AML3D’s strategic growth plan. We had great confidence that WAM® would satisfy BAE Systems Australia’s testing protocols and are pleased to have successfully moved this project out of the validation testing phase. Providing prototype components that will support BAE Systems Australia’s contract with the Royal Australian Navy to build the Hunter class frigates is another step in building a commercial relationship of great significance. Especially in the context of the scale of BAE Systems Australia’s wider shipbuilding initiatives in Australia.” said, Ryan Millar, Chief Executive Officer at AML3D.
Additive Manufacturing Facility Accreditation from DNV
One of the biggest classification and certification organizations in the world, DNV is authorized to approve 3D printing and additive manufacturing items. DNV values taking a leading position in facilitating the emergence of new technologies because of a long history of serving as a dependable independent partner to the maritime and oil and gas industries.
For its metal additive manufacturing service, on-demand digital manufacturing companyprotolabswas awarded ‘Qualification of Manufacturer’ accreditation by DNV GL.protolabs据说，这是第一家利用粉末床融合（PBF）3D打印的公司，以从DNV获得认证，以满足石油和天然气行业的零件性能和设备安全要求。
Elsewhere,DNV GL released its first classification guideline for the usage of AM technologies在海洋，石油和天然气行业中。48页的报告是当局认为可能是船舶维护和维修的范式变化的例子。从原型到生产工具和备用组件，它涵盖了该过程的各个方面。
军事使用增材制造业雷电竞充值
Many industries, notably marine, aerospace, and automotive use additive manufacturing extensively. Therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the defense industry is likewise utilizing it more frequently on a global scale. Additive manufacturing undoubtedly has a place in the military, where speed, smaller weights, and reduced costs are all essential. 3D Printing Industry focused on some intriguing military industry applications for additive manufacturing.
For example, a Xerox3D printer was previously placed on the USS Essex, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, by theNavy Postgraduate School(NPS) andCommander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet(COMNAVSURFPAC). The mobile landing helicopter dock, which is over 800 feet long, can accommodate up to dozens of aircraft and more than 1,600 troops at once. After the installation, the Essex will act as a test site to determine how well the unidentified 3D printer performs for the first time in open water. If successful, the Navy intends to use additive manufacturing to significantly enhance its total capacity for warfighting.
Previously, a fully3D printed propeller was created for a ship in the French Navyby defense contractorNaval Group. The company’s own, uniquely created DED-based metal wire fusing method was employed for the task. The propeller, which has a 2.5-meter span and five distinct 200kg blades, is said to be the largest thruster of its kind to have been 3D printed and the first to have been made utilizing Naval Group’s unique method.
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