Conveners
M3Or2F: Additive Manufacturing
- Eric Hellstrom (ASC/NHMFL/Florida State University)
- Robert Walsh (NHMFL/FSU)
Environmentally friendly aviation is one of the great challenges of this century. One promising approach is electric flight, in which an energy carrier (e.g. liquid Hydrogen LH2) and an electric powertrain work together. Within the scope of the joint project AdHyBau, the overarching goal is the development of new additive processes and fiber composite-metal hybrid designs for use in the...
The use of pure copper and Inconel 718 as cryogenic materials has been well known in the cryogenic materials space. Despite their potential, little is known about the use of these materials in cryogenic environments and their ability to withstand these conditions when manufactured using Additive Manufacturing (AM) methods. AM has emerged as a promising production method due to its ability to...
The additive manufacturing (AM) of polymer matrix composites (PMCs) presents a unique option for reducing the mass of aerospace vehicles and thereby the cost required for launch. Also, there are many AM metal matrix composite (MMC) systems that can increase part efficiency and performance. These solutions have the potential to reduce the cost of terrestrial applications where cryogenic...
Titanium 6Al-4V is a highly desired material for use in space cryogenic applications; specifically structural applications where high strength-to-weight ratios are needed and thermal applications where thermal isolation is needed. Furthermore, components can be fabricated via 3D-printing using this material, which in addition to the cost and schedule savings is very beneficial in allowing...
