Project Description
The overall aim of this program is to develop 3D printing as a business as usual activity within Woodside Energy and is a collaboration between UWA, Monash, Curtin and Woodside Energy. The focus is to develop a single alloy that will satisfy all of the mechanical and functional requirements across of Woodside Energy’s assets.
The 3D AM Capability at UWA includes:
- Design & Prototyping – 3D scanning, design optimisation and pre-production proof of concept testing which will allow designs to be optimised and tested prior to their final production.
- Build Monitoring – understanding and incorporate the state-of-the-art in-situ monitoring system that is able to detect defects during the build process. Such a system will greatly reduce the need for post-build NDT.
- Education & Training – design and deliver professional development training courses to meet Woodside Energy’s competency requirements at Awareness, Knowledge and Skilled levels.