Video: Step by Step AM for Aerospace
A short video from Pratt & Whitney outlines the steps necessary to take a metal AM part from design to installation.
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The above video from aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney illustrates the additive manufacturing of a component for the PurePower geared turbofan PW1500G engine. Aside from the significance of this engine for the aerospace industry, the video is also valuable for its succinct depiction of the steps in the metal AM process. Fast-forward to the 1:20 mark to catch this step-by-step footage.
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