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About Project

This impressive component is a masterclass in modern engineering, showcasing the true power of Selective Laser Melting (SLM). At first glance, you see a robust, dome-shaped housing, but the real magic is hidden on the inside.

Engineering Excellence: The Isogrid Advantage

The interior features a high-performance isogrid pattern鈥攁 triangular reinforcement structure famously used in aerospace and satellite design. By utilizing this geometry, the part achieves an incredible strength-to-weight ratio that would be nearly impossible (and prohibitively expensive) to machine traditionally. The exterior is equally functional, featuring integrated cooling fins to dissipate heat and a precision-engineered 8-hole flange for secure, pressure-tight mounting.

Why SLM Aluminum?

This part is 3D printed using AlSi10Mg, a high-strength aluminum alloy. Using SLM technology allows for:

• Complex Internal Geometries: Creating the lattice reinforcement without the need for molds.
• Weight Reduction: Removing every unnecessary gram of material while maintaining structural integrity.
• Monolithic Design: Consolidating what would typically be multiple parts into a single, high-performance component.

The “as-printed” matte finish is a hallmark of the SLM process, providing a professional, industrial look that is ready for functional testing or high-end end-use applications.

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Solution

• Step 1: The 3D CAD model was digitally sliced into thin horizontal layers to create a precise printing roadmap.
• Step 2: A thin, uniform layer of AlSi10Mg aluminum powder was spread across the build platform by a recoater blade.
• Step 3: A high-powered fiber laser was used to selectively melt and fuse the metal powder according to the cross-section of the part.
• Step 4: The build platform was lowered, and the process was repeated layer-by-layer until the full 3D geometry was realized.
• Step 5: The completed part was carefully removed from the powder bed, and excess material was reclaimed for future use.
• Step 6: Support structures were mechanically detached, and the component was subjected to a stress-relief heat treatment to ensure structural stability.
• Step 7: The surface was bead-blasted to achieve the uniform, matte industrial finish seen in the final product.