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3D printing cutting titanium steel tools, to win innovation
Release Time：2019-03-01 Source：admin Read：478
Jimmy Toton RMIT university in Melbourne, Australia, a PhD student at avalon international airshow 2019 youth defense innovation and a $15000 bonus, for his study of 3D printing can cutting of titanium alloy tool steel.The project by the national defense materials technology center (DMTC) and advanced manufacturing technology of RMIT area industrial partners Sutton Tools is implemented.
Joe said: "now we have proved that this is possible, 3D printing can start the full potential of application in the industry, it can increase productivity and tool life, reduce cost at the same time."
Due to metal strength is very big, defense and aerospace manufacturing cutting tools of high quality is a big challenge and expensive.The team's steel milling cutter is made of laser metal deposition technology, the technology by the metal powder into a laser beam to work.With the moving of the laser and metal solidification in the trailing edge, a three dimensional object had been built up layer by layer.The increase of material manufacturing process also allows the use of complex internal and external structures to build objects.
"Manufacturers need to make the fullest use of these new opportunities to remain competitive, especially in the case of high manufacturing costs," said Toton."Now has a chance to lead the technology."
Toton is now committed to establish advanced manufacturing supply chain for Australia orders to print a ability.His supervisor Brandt professor commented, "3 d printing is growing worldwide, Jimmy project highlights a can be applied to the market, it is because the benefits of the technology than traditional methods."
