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2022

3D Part Printing Extension for Aircraft Engines 3X

For incomplete 2022, the Center for Additive Technologies (CAT) increased 3D printing of parts for aircraft engines by almost 3 times (by 179%) compared to 2021. The press service of Rostec (this state corporation includes the CAT) announced this on December 9, 2022.

According to the general director of TsAT Vladislav Kochkurov, by the end of 2022 the Russian , the production of parts, including for aircraft engines PD-8 and PD-14, is being intensively developed at direct laser growing plants. he noted that printed on 3D printer products have a lower mass while maintaining the necessary strength characteristics.

Center for Additive Technologies tripled 3D printing of parts for aircraft engines

As part of the investment program for 2023, it is planned to further replenish the fleet of equipment with units of domestic production. Kochkurov also added that the CAT is launching a joint training program for 3D printing specialists with the Moscow Aviation Institute.

Earlier in 2022, TsAT specialists manufactured key suspension parts of the first Russian unmanned racing electrobolide BRT-8D, which is being created by the Bauman Moscow State Technical University. Parts for BRT-8D at the Center for Additive Technologies were built on a 3D printer using selective laser fusion (SLM) technology by layer-by-layer synthesis of metal powder in the printer building chamber, thereby providing the most important characteristics for suspension - strength and rigidity.

It is noted that the shape of the product was designed using topological optimization, a method used to find the best material layout at the specified technical parameters. The part has a special bionic design - the appearance of the product resembles elements of wildlife. This solution is used to design complex technical devices and structures. At the same time, the production of such bionic parts by the traditional method using casting and machining is impossible, emphasized in the CAT.

Launch of training program for industrial 3D printing

On June 9, 2022, it became known about the launch in Russia of a training program for industrial 3D printing. The Moscow Aviation Institute, with the support of the Rostec Center for Additive Technologies (CAT), is recruiting university students and experienced specialists who want to improve their qualifications for courses. Read more here.

2021: Obtaining a license for serial 3D printing of spare parts for aircraft and helicopters

On October 7, 2021, Rostec announced the receipt of a license for the mass production of 3D printing of spare parts for aircraft and helicopters. We are talking about the first Russian enterprise, which thus confirmed the competence in mass industrial 3D printing in the interests of the aviation industry.

According to the press service of Rostec, the Center for Additive Technologies (CAT) of the state corporation received Ministry of Industry and Trade Russia a license from the serial production of products by the additive method. The document allows mass production and testing of components for civilian airliners, helicopters and engines.

Center for Additive Technologies received a license for serial 3D printing of spare parts for aircraft and helicopters

Aircraft industry is one of the most knowledge-intensive industries, to which increased safety requirements are imposed, - says TsAT General Director Vladislav Kochkurov, commenting on obtaining a license. - The license confirms compliance with these requirements and allows the production of products in series. This is an important new stage in the development of additive technologies and the Russian aviation industry.

Rostec notes that thanks to industrial 3D printing, it is possible to reduce the production time of individual components from six months to three weeks. In addition, components made by the additive method differ in lower weight while maintaining functional properties. This allows you to increase the payload and improve other characteristics of aircraft.

As of the beginning of October 2021, the Rostec Center for Additive Technologies has mastered the production of 450 types of parts. The company has 41 units of additive and auxiliary equipment, which, according to Rostec, is the largest fleet of equipment for three-dimensional printing. The creation of 3D printers in Rostec is also engaged in Roselectronics^[1]

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