FEATURE : 3D PRINTING
East that will be certified to produce 3D-printed parts for private and commercial aircraft ,” said Andreas Langfeld , EMEA President , Stratasys .
Having this capability in Dubai will reduce the lead time for replacement parts by weeks , possibly even months , helping airlines keep their planes in operation more predictably . This will not only reduce operational costs , particularly around logistics , but it will also reduce the environmental impact associated with transportation of these spare parts .
Manufacturing equipment
The Paradigm 3D manufacturing plant has 2 x F900 and 1 x F450 Stratasys 3D Printers . Both of these use the Stratasys proprietary Fused Deposition Modelling technology to print the parts .
The Stratasys F900 is a high-end industrial 3D printer designed for professional and industrial applications . It offers a large build volume and is known for its reliability and precision . Because of this , it is wellsuited to industries like aerospace , oil and gas , and manufacturing industries where high-quality , largescale 3D printing is essential . It is industry leading in terms of its repeatability and reliability , producing accurate and durable parts time after time .
The F450 is the model down from the F900 . While the build chamber is slightly smaller , it is still sizeable .
It also carries the ability to print almost all the same materials as the F900 and can be used for smaller parts and urgent part requests without interrupting the F900s .
Both offer different layer thicknesses to allow users to choose between speed and finish , depending the on the requirements .
ULTEM 9085 is a widely used and respected material in the aerospace industry due to its high strength and durability , and high strength-to-weight ratio , making it ideal for aerospace components where strength and durability are crucial . It also processes the necessary flame , smoke , and toxicity properties needed for aircraft interior components , where safety and fire resistance are paramount .
Other materials are available including Nylon 12CF , which mechanically is one of the strongest materials on the market and uses 35 % chopped carbon fibres . This is generally used for jig and fixture applications . ULTEM 1010 resins are also used to produce composite mould tooling due to its high heat defection temperature of 216 ° C .
“ We are aiding Paradigm 3D to become a one-stopshop for designing , manufacturing and postprocessing certified aircraft components exactly when and where they are needed for immediate installation on aircraft ,” said Janis Jatnieks , CEO of AM Craft .
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