AMAC+

Conify’s Involvement:

AMAC+ is an EU cooperation project between 3D-Components, Norway and Conify, that seeks to establish additive manufacturing (AM) value-chain for aerospace components. The project encompasses numerical analyses, material selection, processing, finishing, and quality control. The aim is to evaluate costs and compare AM with conventional manufacturing, while testing and validating modern designs and materials. The project has the potential to transform the aerospace industry by introducing an efficient and sustainable process towards reducing waste and environmental impacts, improving performance, and lowering costs.

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Project results

By completing the value-chain and performing additive manufacturing on three real aerospace geometries, TRL 8 has been reached, establishing a reliable set of materials, processes, and post-processing techniques for the studied components.
The surface treatment of the aerodynamic parts has proven effective in reducing and equalizing surface roughness, achieving the target roughness. The printing orientation emerged as the key factor influencing the initial surface condition.
The work “Towards Qualification of Additively Manufactured Advanced Aluminum Components for Aerospace Applications” has been presented in EASN 14 th International Conference.