The additively manufactured turbine wheel, designed for the TJ150 turbojet engine, is said to mark a significant step forward in the aerospace manufacturer’s 3D printing capabilities
The deal, which was announced in April for a total consideration of $350 million, is set on delivering a first-of-its-kind platform for sourcing both custom and standard mechanical components.
The desktop stereolithography leader is introducing Color Resin V5, a first-of-its-kind material for customised colour formulations, and True Cast Resin for printing detailed casting patterns.
The production milestone was hit at the company’s Huntersville, North Carolina facility where it is using laser powder bed fusion technology to produce high-performance metal components for critical defence applications.
Divergent has been enlisted to apply its proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) to support next-generation aerospace and defence technologies.
With this latest contract, Solideon’s technology is thought to address pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and help to strengthen the national defence of the United States of America.
The collaboration will initially focus specifically on AMtrinsic Nb-Hf-Ti (C-103) and AMtrinsic Nb-Ta-W-Zr (FS-85) powders with the potential to expand into additional AMtrinsic powders.
The space company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the metal 3D printing OEM to reserve a pair of yet to be announced next-generation systems.
The project, which originated as a Navy-funded initiative, was successfully transitioned to the Army following the completion of Phase One and is now entering Phase Two with a 2 million USD contract.
The 3D printed alternatives, which are produced in metal with an ABJ soft seat, are said to have been customised to the specific conditions of each valve casing, and were produced much quicker and cheaper than their conventional counterparts.
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