This is a review paper on 3D printing, its
significance, and future scope in the aircraft industry.In this
article, additive manufacturing is compared with traditional
manufacturing in the context of the aircraft industry that gives
more accurate knowledge about how additive manufacturing is
more effective in terms of cost-cutting, waste prevention,
customization, and large-scale production. We will go into the
need for 3D printing technology, how it has taken in step over
other manufacturing process and are being used for a host of
different applications. The paper gives sufficient information
about various types of material used in additive manufacturing
with the applications, examples, requirements, and process
moreover some overview of limitations as well. How Rapid
tooling is used with a different process to reduce time and get
more productive and efficient parts for the aircraft industries.
The use of 3D printing technology in the aircraft industry plays a
major role and gained immense applications. It has greatly
affected the production line due to its flexibility and ease of
production. It is capable of producing intricate parts, a more
resilient and lightweight structure that achievesa weight
reduction of 40-60%, subsequently result in a leaner cost
structure, material saving, and lower fuel consumption.The last
section deals with the future scope of additive manufacturing in
the aircraft industry with various parameters design aircraft
wings, complex design parts, additive manufacturing in space.
More companies and the aerospace industry continue to see the
value of 3D printing and begin developing on-site 3D printing
operations and investing in the technology