Continuous composites and siemens energy have successfully demonstrated continuous fiber 3D printing (cf3d @) technology for energy generator components. Through years of cooperation, the two companies have developed a thermosetting glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) material, which has better mechanical properties at higher temperatures, optimized the topology, and carried out dynamic fiber steering to orient the anisotropic fiber in the load direction, so as to realize customized application.
At present, metal casting process is used to manufacture several generator components, which is expensive and has long delivery time. The development of these new materials used in combination with the cf3d process exceeds the material temperature requirements for generators and other applications. Demonstration achievements in the field of energy include a five fold reduction in manufacturing costs and a reduction in delivery time from 8 to 10 months to 3 weeks. Long term downtime can save $1 million in energy and significantly reduce component weight and material waste.
Relevant personnel said that the excellent mechanical properties of cf3dq, coupled with the significant reduction of cost and delivery time, led us to choose continuous composites. The opportunity to use am composite materials to replace metal generator components is a powerful breakthrough to solve the limitations we face in the energy industry, and cf3d @ technology is making it possible.
High temperature cf3d thermosetting polymer
The two companies have jointly developed a high-temperature cf3d thermosetting polymer that can print large and complex parts that cannot be made of traditional composites. The glass transition temperature (TG) of the material is 227 ℃, and the strength loss is the smallest at a temperature higher than TG. The fiber volume fraction (FVF) of cf3d printed composites is greater than 50% and the porosity is less than 1.5%.
The use of cf3d @ in the manufacture of generator components is an example. Our technology is destroying the current manufacturing process and replacing metal parts with high-performance composites. Relevant personnel said that our cooperation with Siemens Energy demonstrated our ability to develop and customize material solutions with strict mechanical performance requirements, which is far beyond the energy field.
Post time: Aug-05-2021