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UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED Distribuon Statement A. Approved for Public Release. Distribuon is unlimited. FY17 Department of Navy Additive Manufacturing Print FY17 Department of Navy Additive Manufacturing Print - - a a - - Thon Thon Sailor Flight Deck Gear Sailor Flight Deck Gear 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 plastic components 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 of items that would cost less than $5 to replace with 3D printed 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 Concept Readiness/Sustainment Concept
