3D Printed Motor: In-House Seeding Effort: Experimental Training for Building and Experimentally Testing a Motor Using 3D Printed Elements

Abstract

3D printing and additive manufacturing (AM) are rapidly growing technical areas. More affordable options and capability advancements increase the attraction for exploring innovative methods. The potential performance and cost saving benefits indicate AM is a prospective disruptive technology over traditional manufacturing methods. However, there are significant challenges that exist within the breadth of methods and material options. Simple, low cost, and quick projects, i.e. a technical sprint, develop relevant experience prior to investing into higher cost and vital projects. This report covers results and lessons learned from an eight week technical sprint effort. The effort explored various technical areas and challenges needed in order to more proficiently explore AM for electric machines such as motors and generators.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 04, 2019
Accession Number
AD1066892

Entities

People

  • Kevin J. Yost
  • Maxwell Stelmack

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Air Gaps
  • Assembly
  • Carbon Fibers
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Filaments
  • Generators
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Hall Effect Sensors
  • Lessons Learned
  • Magnetic Materials
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Permanent Magnets
  • Printing
  • Specifications
  • Standards
  • Three Dimensional
  • Training

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Industrial Economics
  • Systems Analysis and Design