| Abstract Scope |
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is an ordinary yet disruptive innovation transforming traditional manufacturing with potential usage on reusable rocket engines by using superalloys to create high-efficiency material composition. 3D printing builds intricate designs and allows process controls previously unthinkable. The technology has significantly reduced the time and complexity of complicated assemblies, allowing parts to be made on demand for reusable rockets. This technology has also changed cost structures by eliminating the need for non-recurring investments in molds, tools, and setups while minimizing waste and supporting sustainability. This paper provides the Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing roadmap, application, decomposition into subsystems, characterization through Figures of Merit (FOMs), and the 3D printing processes (modeling, printing, post-processing). The paper draws attention to intricate shape designs and enhanced producibility of complex parts. The covered principles include stereolithography, digital light processing, and selective laser sintering. |