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3D printing saves 17% on Navantia supertanker parts

船只的3D打印正在蒸汽。在美国,海军正在对海上和yard-based tooling并研究3D打印备件。和wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) has become increasingly used in the Netherlandsfor producing large, sea-faring andrig components

现在,西班牙船建造者纳瓦蒂亚has launched a 3D printed parts trial aboard the Monte Udala Suezmax oil tanker.

正在建设的蒙特乌达拉。通过Puente de Mando的照片
正在建设的蒙特乌达拉。通过Puente de Mando的照片

The unlimited ship

Suezmax油轮是最大的船舶测量值,能够过境埃及的苏伊士运河。Suezmax油轮通常不受长度的约束,通常宽50米,高达68米。

In 2015, Navantia was commissioned by Ondimar to build four of these supertankers to specifications of 274 m by 48 m (L x W). Looking for ways to innovate the process, Navantia is collaborating with theINNANOMAT(材料和纳米技术创新)实验室卡迪兹大学(UCA)。

3D打印可以大量节省

With UCA, Navantia has developed a purpose-built 3D printer, the S-Discovery, for making large-scale boat parts. As a trial run, the company has 3D printed two grills for the Monte Udala’s ventilation system.

蒙特乌达拉超级货车的3D打印通风孔。通过DiariodeCádiz抓住屏幕
蒙特乌达拉超级货车的3D打印通风孔。通过DiariodeCádiz抓住屏幕

现在,3.5公斤碳纤维增强的ABS现在取代了25公斤不锈钢。该零件的交货时间从5天减少到仅3个小时。新零件的价格仅为122美元,其同等钢的提高了17%。

除了审判,凯尔文有两个其他的R& D projects in the pipeline with UCA. In the3DCABIN项目,Navantia的3D打印了一个模块化厕所单元,该单元可以从5个零件组装。机舱通常会花费超过6,000美元的建造费用,但3D打印单元仅为3,600美元。

正如我们最近报道的那样,3D打印的厕所单元are also at the center of a response to a major healthcare challenge.

右:Navantia和UCA的专用3D打印机。左:3DCABIN,模块化厕所,项目的第一个产品。通过Navantia的照片
右:Navantia和UCA的专用3D打印机。左:3DCABIN,模块化厕所,项目的第一个产品。通过Navantia的照片

第三个项目,命名为Adibuque,,,,seeks to consolidate the process and better integrate it within the company’s supply-chain.

VíctorCasal,在纳维蒂亚的3D打印项目的负责人,评论,“……我们发现与海军部门的添加剂制造有关的工作有了显着增加,”

“现在,我们必须促进与我们的辅助行业合作研发和I项目的实现,以使我们的海军部门处于正当的位置。”

Shipyard 4.0

3D printing is part of a large “Shipyard 4.0” initiative at Navantia. Though still in its early stages, Pablo López, director of Navantia shipyard Puerto Real where the 3D printed grills were made, explains, “Navantia is firmly committed to being a sustainable company in the naval, strategic and international industry, developing competitive naval programs,”

“Shipyard 4.0 has clear objectives of reducing costs, deadlines and increasing quality in our products and processes, to achieve the competitive sustainability of the company.”

除3D打印外,该公司还将考虑机器人,人工智能(AI),增强现实(AR)和高级模拟如何有助于造船过程。

洛佩兹补充说:“正在进行的项目和倡议使这项工作本身以及整个纳瓦蒂亚对造船厂4.0型号的承诺都可以看到可能的潜力。”

“可以预见的是,这项技术已经始终如一,并在不久的将来成为我们生产性结构的一部分。”

3D打印的烤架将在2018年2月在蒙特·乌达拉(Monte Udala)上测试腐蚀率和炎症。

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特色图像显示了蒙特·乌达拉·苏珀尔特克(Monte Udala Supertanker)。通过Navantia的照片