Optical Sensor Baffle Design Investigation and Configuration for Aluminum Additive Manufacturing

MDA开发和提供先进的监视和情报解决方案、国防和海事系统、雷达地理空间图像、空间机器人、卫星天线和通信子系统。拟议项目的目标是评估使用金属开发用于成像系统的复杂机械部件(例如，光学挡板、传感器外壳、光学支架、适配器)的添加制造(AM)工艺，以便在恶劣环境中使用。该项目解决了建造复杂结构的需求，这些结构既不能用传统方法(如减法制造)加工，也不能以成本效益的方式制造，但仍表现出预期的性能。项目工作将包括为AM重新设计组件，并使用AM技术实际生产/打印设计。莫霍克大学添加剂制造创新中心(AMIC)在部件优化、AM分析设计以及制造3D金属部件和原型方面拥有专业知识。莫霍克大学的一名学生将支持AM的组件设计、优化性能的修订以及使用AM技术的生产。项目调查将通过降低AM技术的风险和展示AM技术的机会，并探索在恶劣环境中使用AM生产最终使用的组件的初步机会，来帮助MDA。2018年，加拿大航空航天产业创造了310亿美元的收入，创造了约8.95万个就业岗位，其价值链为国内生产总值(GDP)贡献了200亿美元。通过支持MDA，该项目将支持对航空航天工业零部件生产中新技术采用和创新的调查。

MDA develops and delivers advanced surveillance and intelligence solutions, defence and maritime systems, radar geospatial imagery, space robotics, satellite antennas, and communication subsystems. The objective of the proposed project is to evaluate Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes using metal for the development of a complex mechanical component for imaging systems (e.g., optical baffles, sensor housings, optical mounts, adapters) for use in harsh environments. The project addresses the need to build complex structures that cannot be machined by traditional methods, such as subtractive manufacturing, nor made cost-effectively, yet exhibit the desired performance. The project work will include redesigning the component for AM, and physically producing/printing the designs with AM technology. The Mohawk College Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has expertise in component optimization; design for AM analysis; and manufacturing 3D metal components and prototypes. A Mohawk College student will support the component design for AM, revisions for optimal performance, and production with the AM technology. The project investigations will help MDA by de-risking and demonstrating the opportunities with AM technology, and exploring an initial opportunity to produce a component with AM for end-use in harsh environments. In 2018, the Canadian aerospace industry produced $31 billion in revenue, with approximately 89,500 jobs, and its value chain contributed $20 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By supporting MDA, the project will support the investigation of new technology adoption, and innovation in the aerospace industry component production.