ACCELERATED TEST VALIDATION USING PRINTED POLYMER COMPONENTS
Abstract
This paper describes efforts undertaken to increase the use of non-metallic components in research and development as well as component/stage validation testing. The switch to non-metallic or polymer components was driven by the need to decrease the cycle time and cost for such testing and to reduce the “time to market” for new products or components. The paper traces the chronology of polymer use from individual stationary components to rotating components to builds in which nearly the entire aerodynamic flow path is built using non-metallic materials. Test results for a rig build using polymer components are compared to results obtained using conventional metals parts. Finally, results are provided for a recent test build in which all except one component were made via 3-D printing.
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Citation
Guerra, Christopher; MacWilliams, Scott; Sorokes, James; Lupkes, Kirk (2020). ACCELERATED TEST VALIDATION USING PRINTED POLYMER COMPONENTS. Turbomachinery Laboratory, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station; Texas A & M University. Libraries; Texas A & M University. Libraries. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /196830.