INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CONGRESS -II
INVESTIGATION OF THE ADVANTAGES AND DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR OF THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET PRODUCED WITH 3D PRINTING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING COMPARED TO TRADITIONAL MANUFACTURING METHOD
This study investigates the advantages and potential applications of 3D printing technology in the automotive industry, particularly in prototype production, compared to traditional methods. 3D printers offer significant convenience in terms of rapid production of designs, cost reduction, and acceleration of production processes. This technology, which began with Charles Hull's discovery of Stereolithography in 1984, has revolutionized prototype production, especially with the cost advantages and production accuracies developed after 2011. In this study, the alternator bracket of the engine accessory drive system of a 6x6 tactical wheeled military truck was produced using a 3D metal printer compared to the traditional casting method. The dynamic behaviors of the metal bracket, designed with the CAD program CATIA V6, against frequencies dependent on engine speed were examined through modal analyses. Resonance frequencies of the bracket were determined based on engine firing frequencies, and design optimizations were proposed. The metal bracket produced with 3D printing technology provided cost and time savings compared to traditional manufacturing methods, and the production process was accelerated. The study also detailed the mechanical properties and chemical composition of the 316L stainless steel alloy used. The findings indicate that 3D printers can play a significant role in the design of engine parts and enable the production of more durable, efficient, and cost-effective products in the automotive industry. This study highlights the potential improvements that the integration of 3D printing technology into the design, production, and testing processes in the automotive industry can bring to the sector.
