The application of 3D printing in the shipbuilding industry (Part one)

Aug 14, 2018

The concept of 3D printing
The academic name for 3D printing is additive manufacturing, which began with the rapid prototyping technology in the 1980s. The concept originated in the early 19th century in the United States. And 3D printing has only gradually developed into a popular technology in recent years, so it is also known as the thought of the 19th century, the technology of the 20th century and the market of the 21th century. This technology does not require traditional tools, fixtures and multiple processing steps. It only needs a computer that supports 3D design. The printing material can be built layer by layer by means of fusion welding, sintering and bonding through the computer which is connected to the 3D printer, quickly and accurately producing objects with any complex shape. Currently, materials used for 3D printing include nylon, gypsum, ceramic, aluminum, titanium alloys, stainless steel, silver plating, gold plating and rubber-like materials. 3D printing technology can be subdivided into multiple types mainly based on available materials and layering methods. The most advanced technology for the moment is direct metal laser sintering, and the organization that masters this technology is very few in the world.

Currently, 3D printing covers jewelry, clothing, industrial design, construction, engineering and construction, automotive, aerospace, medical, education, geographic information systems, civil engineering, and defense preparation fields. For the shipbuilding industry, 3D printing can be regarded as a very new technology. At present, there are not many practical applications of 3D printing in the shipbuilding industry, but it can be sure that as a component of manufacturing industry, development of 3D printing will inevitably have an important impact on the shipbuilding industry, not only in the design and manufacturing stage, but also in the operational stage. Although it is not very obvious at present, relevant parties have begun to pay attention to this.

3D printing in the shipbuilding industry

Advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing
It is first necessary to know the advantages and disadvantages of 3D printing technology in order to understand the impact of 3D printing on the shipbuilding industry. And we can know 3D printing better.

To be continued...

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