Functional modelling and analysis of landing gear components using additive manufactured parts

为了在航空航天领域生产领先的系统，积极参与各种技术的研究和开发活动是很重要的。增材制造（AM），也称为3D打印，是一项令人兴奋的新技术，为制造和快速原型制造提供了新的可能性，这在以前是不可能的。虽然增材制造组件目前还不能提供适合起落架结构部件的性能，但在装配和物理形状方面，增材制造的使用有可能扩展到原型设计之外。特别是，有机会使用增材制造的原型来测试某些起落架部件的物理功能，这是一个非常昂贵的真实原型。这可能

In order to produce leading systems in aerospace, it is important to actively engage in research and development initiatives on a variety of technologies. Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D PRINTING, is an exciting new technology offering new possibilities in fabrication and rapid prototyping not previously possible. While AM components currently do not offer properties appropriate for landing gear structural components, there is a possibility to extend the use of AM beyond prototyping in terms of fit and physical shape alone. In particular, an opportunity exists to use prototypes fabricated using AM to test the physical functionality of certain landing gear components, a very costly real prototype is made. This may