Framework for additive manufacturing workflow in the marine industry: Practical case study of ordering 3D printed parts from a design office

• Autorzy: Sawa Agnieszka

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.17402/649

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Additive manufacturing technology, a relatively new and dynamically evolving field, is increasingly used in a variety of manufacturing applications. On ships operated for a long period of time, where some parts are no longer manufactured, additive technology offers a forward-looking solution for the rapid and efficient reproduction of necessary components. This paper proposes a standardized operational workflow for managing requests and orders for 3D-printed components in the maritime industry, designed to address the unique challenges faced by vessels operating in remote locations. A case study involving the reconstruction of a fastening component within the control cabinet of a ship’s safety and RPM switch unit system demonstrates the practicality of this approach. The part is successfully reproduced using a standardized workflow, which began with the collection of photographs and measurements from the ship’s crew. This data enabled the creation of a precise 3D model and the subsequent production of 180 components made from PET-G material, selected for its durability and suitability for the intended application. The standardized workflow developed in this study minimized errors, reduced processing times, and ensured that the reproduced part met operational requirements. By establishing a scalable and adaptable framework for communication between the ship’s crew, engineers, and manufacturing facilities, the workflow highlights the transformative capability of additive technologies as a practical solution for the immediate needs of modern shipping operations.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

3D printing; additive manufacturing; reverse engineering; component reconstruction; ship spare parts; PET-G; on-demand production; custom part production; practical case study

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe Politechniki Morskiej w Szczecinie
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: nr 83 (155)
• Strony: 51--62
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 28 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Sawa Agnieszka

• Maritime University of Szczecin 1-2. Wały Chrobrego St., 70-500 Szczecin, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9561-0595

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