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Flight Deck Gear (FDG) is composed of high use and
high failure components. Limited space and budgets
call for a way to replenish these stocks without having
to replace entire units or assemblies.
Transition:
Identify material requirements for existing plastic
components.
Match or exceed the requirements with 3D printed
alternatives.
Create guidelines for desktop 3D printer use at sea.
Identify shipboard integration processes.Business Case: 3D Printed FDG
No current way to repair or replace individual plasticcomponents on FDG.
High cost replacements due to the cost per assem-bly of the entire unit.
Limited stock is kept on hand during any given un-derway period due to limited storage capacity.
Many assemblies get discarded due to failure ofitems that would cost less than $5 to replace with 3Dprinted alternates.
The Technology:
AM can be used to create replacement FDG compo-
nents on an “as needed” replacement basis.
Desktop Polymer 3D Printers are already in use
throughout the fleet and onboard several carriers.Challenges:
Safety concerns need to be identified.
Manufacturing processes need to be standardized.
Getting “buy off” from governing authorities.
Readiness/Sustainment ConceptReadiness/Sustainment Concept