Overview
Small pressure vessels are critical components utilized across multiple industries to securely store fluids or gasses for short periods under varying and extreme pressures and temperatures. As an internal showcase of our manufacturing capabilities, MX3D produced this custom ER316L stainless steel pressure vessel. The project highlights how Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) can be leveraged to rapidly produce robust, heavy-duty industrial components in a matter of days rather than months.
The Power of WAAM Flexibility
Traditional pressure vessel manufacturing often involves multiple manufacturing steps and complex assembly, restrictive casting processes, or heavy material waste. By utilizing WAAM’s unique manufacturing flexibility, vessels can be produced with highly customized special features integrated directly into the print.
Our robotic 3D metal printing software allows us to seamlessly incorporate complex geometry, such as stub pipes and specialized connections, tailored precisely to the requirements of any installation. This ensures that our pressure vessels can accommodate the most demanding and specific customer needs without the need for extensive post-fabrication welding or assembly.
Scalability and Material Versatility
Project Details
- Industry: Manufacturing | Defense | Energy
- Alloy: ER316L
- Dimensions: 409 x 409 x 625 mm
- Weight: 61 kg
- Production Time: 47 Hours
- Strategy: Infill | Infill – Axial | Contour – Axial | Infill – Axial Spiral hours
- Standards & Qualifications: DNV | PED | ASME IX
By demonstrating the agility and precision of WAAM in fluid storage and pressure management, we open the door to highly adaptable industrial manufacturing. Curious to see more large-scale metal 3D printing in action? Browse our specialized Defense industry page to discover custom-printed parts, see how industry leaders utilize our advanced WAAM technology, and gather technical inspiration for your upcoming projects.
