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Navy Approves First 3D Printed Metal Component For Use On A Ship

Navy Approves First 3D Printed Metal Component For Use On A Ship
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 2025. (Photo: U.S. Navy by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Eder)

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) approved the first ever additive manufacturing (AM) printed metal part for shipboard installation, the command said on Thursday. Additive manufacturing is another term for 3D printing. The component in question is a prototype drain strainer orifice (DSO) assembly and it will be installed on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) in FY 2019 for a single year test and evaluation trial.The Navy explained a DSO assembly is a steam system component that allows…

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