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Additive manufacturing in fluid power with novel application to hydraulic pump design

Anton Wiberg, Liselott Ericson, Johan A. Persson, Johan Ölvander


Type:
Year:
2024
Editor:
Mario Štorga, Stanko Škec, Tomislav Martinec, Dorian Marjanović, Neven Pavković, Marija Majda Škec
Author:
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
Linköping University, Sweden
Section:
Design for Additive Manufacturing
Page(s):
1889-1898
DOI number:
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
Additive Manufacturing (AM) enhances component functionality in engineering. This study explores AM benefits for hydraulic pumps, by reviewing literature on fluid power and existing AM successes in pumps, pipes, and manifolds. While hydraulic pump research is scarce, the study redesigns a pump, mirroring successes in other hydraulic areas. Predicted outcomes include a 45-85% pressure drop reduction, 35% weight reduction, and fewer parts compared to traditional pumps, achieved with minor design changes. Larger-scale redesigns promise even greater improvements.
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