Senior Additive Core Capabilities
– Topology Optimization & Redesign Capabilities
– New Solutions to take advantage of the AM freedom
– Additive Build Setup and Simulation
– Microstructure Characterization
– Powder and Chemical Analyses
– Mechanical Testing
– Extensive dataset for AM Ti64 (MMPDS equivalent)
– Extensive dataset for AM IN718 (MMPDS equivalent)
– Ongoing characterization for AM SS 17-4
AM Production Cell
– EOS M400-4 Printer
– 400MM3 Build Volume
– 4 Lasers (4 Quadrants with Overlap)
– Double sided-recoating
– EOS IPMML Powder Station
– Closed system powder management
– Self contained Operators do not come into contact with powder during normal operation
– Powder re-use
– Sieves powder, stores in inert conditions
– Can serve up to 3 machines
– Vibratory Polisher and Band Saw
– Wire EDM and De-powdering system (WIP)
Senior Additive Powder Analysis Center
– Senior Additive has added capabilities to our ISO17025 certification to support the specific needs of AM.
– Senior Additive characterizes raw material and printed coupon properties and to ensure quality.
Senior Additive Mechanical Testing Center
MTS 100kN Landmark Testing System
Performs fatigue, fatigue crack growth, and fracture toughness testing at room and elevated temperatures (up to 2000°F)
MTS 300kN Criterion Material Testing System
Performs pin bearing, shear, tensile, compression, and creep testing at room and elevated temperatures (up to 2000°F)
Optimized Production Workflow
Senior Additive has established a fully integrated in house value chain for metal AM.
FEASIBILITY AND DESIGN ANALYSIS
AM INDUSTRIALIZATION
PRODUCTION
POST PROCESSING
VALIDATION
DfAM
Topology Optimization
Stress analysis
Build strategy
Support optimization
Process simulation
Laser exposure
Printing
De-powdering
Cleaning
Process monitoring
Stress relief
HIP*
Aging/Hardening
Support removal
Surface treatments
machining
3D Scan
FPI
Radiography/ CT Scan*
Material chemistry
Mechanical testing
Powder analysis
Quality System
SSP has added 32 new documents to its quality system specifically for AM process
– These procedures ensure proper traceability and part quality are maintained with the AM.
– SSP is one of the very few companies worldwide with Nadcap additive accreditation as a special process under Welding
– Senior Additive is an AS9100 Accredited Aerospace Manufacturing Site with an ISO 17025 Accredited Test Laboratory
AM Integrated Bleed Air System (36 various AM parts)
Senior Additive’s capabilities have been effectively employed in production programs in a wide variety of bleed/ECS ducting applications
Senior Additive’s Frozen Process for AM
Understanding the relationship between material testing – AM processing -mechanical testing – performance ensures reliability and consistency in production.