About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Symposium
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2022 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2022)
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Presentation Title |
Lightweight Additively Manufactured Bell Crank |
Author(s) |
Carlos Rodriguez, Sol Barraza, Julio Diaz, Edel Arrieta, Francisco Medina, Adam Hicks, Ryan Wicker, Alejandro j. Hernandez |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Alejandro j. Hernandez |
Abstract Scope |
As the longevity of the service life of Air Force Legacy aircrafts increases, companies that had once manufactured their components and spares are not able to do so anymore. To mitigate this issue, Additive Manufacturing (AM) presents as a feasible alternative to manufacture and improve these components in terms of cost, weight and performance. The project prioritizes the innovating of a bell crank, a vital aircraft component by printing the components through Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and using ABS as the printing material. The components were then modified using Fusion 360’s Generative design to reduce weight and improve strength and tested using an adapted Instron 5900 Series. Testing showcases that a horizontal build orientation and the Bk_fpx design were most optimal respective to its strength-weight ratio (29.7) and cost ($160). Continued work is recommended to be done through Selective Laser Melting (SLM) using Aluminum. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |