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Ti6Al4V Aviation-grade Honeycomb Lattice Lightweight Mounting Connector

This topology optimized load-bearing connector with internal closed honeycomb lattice is integrally manufactured by SLM metal laser powder fusion 3D printing, made of high-strength aviation titanium alloy. Its full internal hollow lattice structure is unreachable for CNC tools and cannot be integrally processed by traditional CNC machining. It achieves extreme lightweight while maintaining structural rigidity, which is a typical lightweight alternative to traditional forged parts for high-end equipment.
 

 

Quick Info:
  • Process: SLM Selective Laser Melting Metal 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing, Non-CNC Machining)
  • Material: Titanium Alloy
  • Accuracy: ±0.05 mm
  • Surface Finish: Ra 0.8μm CNC Machined Mounting Hole; Ra 6.3μm As-printed Lattice Surface
  • Production: Prototyping & High-end Low-volume Aerospace Custom Development
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KT TOOL specializes in low-volume, high-precision 3D printing services for functional validation, structural testing, and end-use parts. With over 10 years of manufacturing experience, we efficiently produce complex components such as housings, brackets, manifolds, and internal channel parts. Our capabilities include SLA, SLS, and metal 3D printing, enabling fine detail reproduction, complex geometries, and integrated structures that are difficult to achieve with traditional methods. Supported by engineering tools like SolidWorks®, we optimize designs for dimensional accuracy and structural reliability. We also offer post-processing services such as sanding, painting, and customized surface finishing to ensure each part meets both functional and aesthetic requirements.

Technical Process

Adopt SLM Selective Laser Melting Metal Additive Manufacturing Process for integral near-net shaping:

  1. Full internal closed honeycomb lattice structure, unreachable for CNC cutting tools, exclusive for 3D printing manufacturing;
  2. External mounting flanges, positioning holes & fitting surfaces are finished by 5-axis CNC machining to meet precision assembly tolerance;
  3. One-piece molding without splicing or welding seams, better mechanical performance than traditional forged & assembled parts.

Parameter Table

Parameter ItemParameter Value
Manufacturing ProcessSLM Selective Laser Melting Metal 3D Printing (Non-CNC Machining)
Main MaterialTC4 Titanium Alloy Ti6Al4V (7075 Aviation Aluminum Optional)
Dimensional Accuracy±0.05 mm
Surface RoughnessRa 0.8μm CNC Machined Surface; Ra 6.3μm As-printed Lattice Surface
Product TypeInternal Honeycomb Lattice Topology Optimized Lightweight Load-bearing Mounting Connector
Production CapabilitiesPrototyping, High-end Low-volume Customization for Aerospace & Medical Industry
Core PerformanceExtreme Lightweight, High Strength & Fatigue Resistance, Integrated Complex Closed Lattice Molding, Multi-industry High-end Working Condition Adaptation

Application Scenarios

This part is a high-end equipment lightweight precision load-bearing connection bracket with integrated honeycomb lattice structure, widely applied in these core industries:

  1. Aerospace Industry (Core Main Application)Aerospace airborne equipment mounting connectors, satellite structural lightweight connectors, UAV frame connection brackets, aero-engine peripheral load-bearing supports. It replaces traditional solid forged parts and greatly reduces aircraft take-off weight.
  2. New Energy Vehicle & Motorsport IndustryHigh-performance EV chassis suspension connectors, racing shock absorber mounting brackets, battery pack lightweight fixing supports, vehicle lightweight structural optimization connectors. It adapts to harsh racing vibration & impact conditions and improves vehicle handling performance.
  3. Medical Device IndustryOrthopedic implant bone fixation connectors, surgical robot end effector brackets, medical imaging equipment precision positioning supports. Medical-grade titanium alloy with excellent biocompatibility, honeycomb lattice realizes osseointegration, meeting medical lightweight & high-precision requirements.
  4. Industrial Robot & Automation Industry6-axis robot end effector connection flanges, robotic arm lightweight joint connectors, high-speed motion connectors for automated equipment. Hollow lattice greatly reduces motion inertia and improves robot dynamic response & positioning accuracy.
  5. Rail Transit & National Defense Military IndustryHigh-speed rail lightweight interior connectors, military equipment precision damping mounting supports, individual equipment lightweight load-bearing structures.

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