smw am presentation - 2019
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Highlights
• A global leader in advanced materials and technologies for lightweight applications, such as large-sized forged magnesium components
• Produces Mg, Ti and Al forgings and extrusions and provides engineeringservices
• Active participant in EU-sponsored projects, such as MagForming, AeroMag, PowderBond--along with Airbus, EADS, Magnesium Elektron and Israeli Aircraft Industries, Eurocopter, Jaguar Land Rover and others
• R&D partnerships with the most reputable research institutes, leading laboratories worldwide
Research and DevelopmentSMW of today is defined by proprietary alloys with enhanced properties, state-of-the-art technological processes and state of the art industry-leading product development
SMW is a metallurgical fabricator serving:Aerospace
SectorAutomotive
SectorTechnological
and Engineering Solutions
Completed ProjectsProject
MagForming, AEROMAG (FP 6)
PowderBond (FP7)
AeroFML
Almascan
HERMEAS
Brief description andresults
Technology developed and pilot samples of Airbus340 windowframe produced by hot dieforging
Technology developed for joining light structural elements ofvarious materials (aluminium, magnesium, steel, plastic) for carbody/framemanufacture
Project advances new generation of Fiber MetalLaminatesreplacing GLARE® used in Airbus A380, replacing traditionalaluminium alloys with modern Al-Mg-Scalloys
Technology developed for production of high-strength materialsfor aerospace industry on the basis of Al-Mg-Sc byultrarapidcoolingmethod
Implementation of additive manufacturing technologies toproduction of large-scale components for aircraft andspacecraftcomprised of thin Al-Mg-Sc alloys sheets withstructuralelements produced by additive methods from powder and wirematerials
Leadingpartners
Airbus Deutschland,EADS Innovation Works, IsraelAerospace Industries and others
Jaguar Land Rover, JCBandothers
Fraunhofer Institute, LKR Austrian Institute of Technology
Expression of interest by Airbus, Thales AleniaSpace and Brembo
Airbus, Thales AleniaSpace, Fraunhofer Institute, LKRAustrian Institute of Technology andothers
Ongoing ProjectsProject
Electromagnetic shielding/absorption material (EMBlock)
LightMe(Horizon2020)
Brief description
As EM weapons become more advanced, it has become a top priority to ensure adequate instruments of defence aimed at ensuring required protection for all electric systems vulnerable to potential attacks, as well the personnel located in the vicinity
Project encompasses setting up self-sustainable open innovation ecosystem for the upscaling of industrial processes concerning lightweight metal alloys (aluminum, magnesium and titanium) composites
Partners
Ministry of Defence of Latvia, Institute or Environmental Health and Safety (Estonia)
Politecnico di Milano, DIAD Group, AIMEN Technology Centre, Brunel University
Cost-efficient self-healing magnesium coating
World’s first road-
legal 3D-printed
wheel
CONFIDENTIAL Project encompasses development of superior self-healing corrosion resistant, adherent, easily repeatable and scalable, economically feasible, environmentally friendly coating solution for exposed magnesium alloy parts for various industrial applications
TUEV 3D-printing allows bionic design engineering, which enables to lower the weight of a part, such as a wheel, which benefits the vehicle and environment in many ways. The mission is to achieve high mechanical properties for 3D-printed wheel -- to be as safe and deployable as a forged wheel
AM ENGINEERING
3D Scanning• Reverse engineering: transforming physical shape / geometry of an
object to digital mathematical model, i.e. development of parametric and solid state CAD models based on the results obtained by 3D scanning.
• Verification process: verifying geometry of 3D printed component by comparing it with values indicated in the drawings (reference sample). This includes quality control of surface and assemblies.
Software Available• OPTOCAT• Materialise Magics• Advanced Materialize (proprietary)• Geomagic Studio (Wrap)• Geomagic Design X• Geomagic Verify• Solidworks, Siemens NX, Inventor, AutoCAD, Solid Edge
SLM EQUIPMENT
Proprietary EquipmentSMW uses proprietary equipment, assembled in-house, deploying best in class elements:• Drives system by Bosch• Control system -- Siemens S7-1200 platform• Gas circulation system -- SMC Pneumatic (Japan)• Other components made in Russia
Proprietary Equipment -- Added Features• Platform and chamber heating up to 500 °C• A smaller chamber (100 x 100 x 100 mm) capability 1000 °C heating• Optical tomographic scanner to identify high stress areas while printing• Laser power output – 1 kW• Laser can be set up to work in 2 modes:• Gaussian• Inverse Gaussian
• Thermal surveillance device
Technical SpecificationsModel 250 500 800
Work area (chamber) 250 x 250 x 400 500 x 500 x 500 800 x 800 x 800
3D Optics Configuration 400 - 500 W 2 x 500 W 2 x 700 W
Laser in use Integrated IPG Photonics Integrated IPG Photonics Integrated IPG Photonics
Number of lasers, pcs 1 - 2 2 - 4 2 - 4
Non-Gaussian beam diameter, μm
120 Adjustable Adjustable
Type of laser Inverse-Gaussian
distributionInverse-Gaussian
distributionInverse-Gaussian
distribution
Method of lid opening From top From top Adjustable
Build speed, cm3/h Depending on the material Depending on the material Depending on the material
Technical SpecificationsModel 250 500 800
Beam positioning accuracy, μm +/- 10 +/- 10 +/- 10
Beam positioning accuracy after thermal stabilization, μm +/- 5 +/- 5 +/- 5
Beam deflection Dual-axis scanning module
Dual-axis scanning module
Dual-axis scanning module
Min. thickness per layer, μm 10 10 10
Positioning accuracy of the work platform, μm 2 2 2
Max. temperature of the work platform, °С 200 200 Adjustable
Powders granulometry range, μm 10 - 63 10 - 63 Adjustable
Available Materials• AlSi10Mg• AlSi9Cu3• TiAl6V4• CoCrMo• 12x18H10T• 29HK• BT-14 and BT-20• AlMaScan
• Ti-48Al-2Cr-2Nb• Inconel 625/718/939• 1.4404/316L• 18Ni• 17-4PH• Copper-based proprietary alloys• Special alloys upon request
Ongoing DevelopmentLaboratory for innovative additive manufacturing technologies – 3D wire-cladding (magnesium wire and AlMgSc wire, etc.) is being set-up in Latvia. Wire-clad structures preserve higher properties (strength, elongation, etc.) and enjoy similar bionic design capability as powder-feedstock structures -- delivering significant weight reduction vs. traditional designs attained through subtractive machining
Why SMW AM?• Weight reduction• Bionic design availability for production • Lower production expenses for complex components, thus competitive price policy• Less production steps for complex components, thus faster manufacturing/shorter lead-
time• Possibility to achieve 0.25 mm wall thickness• Easy repair process (for some parts)• Customer-orientation, complete customization of products/components• Less parts to assemble (for some components)• Simultaneous production of multiple components (in some cases)• Relatively fast prototyping
Examples of Printed Parts
Examples of Printed Parts
Examples of Printed Parts
Examples of Printed Parts
SMW Customers Include
Contact Information
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Email Website AdressTelephone
Tel.:+371-66221111Kr. Barona3,Riga,
Latvia, [email protected]