Enterprise and Emerging Processes - Rapid Manufacturing of Aerospace Structures
Abstract
There is a strong need to fabricate timely and affordable aerospace structures in a production environment for rapid fielding of materials and systems to serve the defense manufacturing base. An example of a system that could benefit from additive manufacturing is one in which there are multiple, complex, embedded systems, such as air flow control actuators within an inlet duct. This program involves design, fabrication, testing and performance analysis of various parts using additive manufacturing. Complex designs such as conformal lattice structures, with high strength and low mass, are highly advantageous for small remotely piloted aircraft, but may only be successfully manufactured using methods such as additive manufacturing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 5000317a93d6e074d7755fc4b877223b