System and method for uniformly manufacturing a rocket fuel grain horizontally in a single section
AssigneeVaya Space, Inc.
InventorKineo Wallace
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Abstract
A system and method for producing fuel grain for a rocket engine horizontally with an additive manufacturing machine is disclosed. To begin, a fuel grain model is received. The fuel grain model is oriented in a direction of a central core axis and divided into two-dimensional layers with defined footprint areas. In accordance with the fuel grain model, a first layer is printed by applying successive fuel beads in a direction primarily parallel to the central core axis.
Claims21
A method for producing a fuel grain for a rocket engine having an intended direction of thrust with an additive manufacturing machine comprising:
- receiving a fuel grain model having a central core axis aligned with the intended direction of thrust;
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- in accordance with the fuel grain model, printing the fuel grain in successive layers, each layer being formed by applying successive fuel beads in a direction primarily parallel to the central core axis.
A fuel grain for use in an exhausting combustion engine having an intended direction of thrust and produced using an additive manufacturing method comprising:
- receiving a fuel grain model having a central core axis parallel to the intended direction of thrust;
- in accordance with the fuel grain model, printing the fuel grain by applying fuel beads defined by the fuel grain model, the fuel beads being applied as successive two dimensional layers in a direction primarily parallel to the central core axis.
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