Dreams come true! Such large aerospace products can be “printed” with impressive quality.
Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. showcased its Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) technology and related products at The 11th TCT Asia – The Asian Exhibition for 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. The company presented the core principles, advantages, and application scenarios of AFSD technology, as well as its broad prospects in high-end manufacturing sectors such as aerospace and marine engineering. Through this exhibition, Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. showcased over 20 products, including satellite adapters, launch vehicle fuel tank bottoms, and unmanned vessel hulls, fully demonstrating the technology’s exceptional performance and innovative value in the manufacturing of complex structures. The company highlighted AFSD technology’s outstanding contributions to green manufacturing and cost reduction while improving efficiency, thereby providing a new direction for the development of China’s high-end manufacturing industry.

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Core Technology:

AFSD technology is a solid-state additive manufacturing technique based on the principle of stirring friction. Its core process involves generating heat through friction between a rotating tool head and metal raw material at temperatures below the material's melting point. This softens the material to a plastic state, enabling layer-by-layer deposition and compaction onto a substrate to form a “dense” three-dimensional structure. Compared to traditional fusion welding techniques, AFSD technology reduces carbon emissions by over 40%, meeting the requirements of green manufacturing.

Technical Advantages:

  • More stable forming quality: Solid-State Additive Manufacturing reduces issues like porosity and cracks that may occur in traditional fusion welding, resulting in higher product performance.
  • Better cost control: Continuous rod feeding technology allows equipment to load raw materials without shutdown, further improving production efficiency.
  • Enhanced repair capability: AFSD technology enables component repair, minimizing the heat-affected zone during the process while extending the service life of critical parts.

Application Areas of AFSD Technology

Aerospace Applications:

  • Satellite Adapter: Satellite adapters manufactured using AFSD technology feature enhanced strength and lightweight design, meeting spacecraft requirements for high-performance materials.
  • Rocket Tank Bottom: A 3.35-meter diameter carrier rocket tank bottom is showcased on-site. This product achieves weight reduction and efficiency gains through AFSD technology, lowering production costs and cycle times.

  AFSD technology significantly enhances the quality and reliability of large structural components while reducing production costs and cycle times.

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Maritime Applications:

  • Hull Manufacturing: AFSD technology can be applied to construct hulls for large vessels, enhancing navigational efficiency and durability.
  • Propeller Manufacturing: Propellers manufactured using this technology exhibit superior efficiency and durability, capable of withstanding complex marine environments.

In the maritime sector, AFSD technology holds immense application potential, particularly excelling in improving vessel performance and reducing maintenance costs.

Market Prospects for AFSD Technology

  • R&D Background: Developed jointly by Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. (Factory 149, Academy 8) and the Institute for the Development and Quality, Macau, this technology addresses market needs by tackling machining challenges for complex structural components in high-end manufacturing.
  • Timeline: In March 2025, Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. showcased over 20 products at the TCT Asia Exhibition, covering application needs across multiple industries.

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  • Industry First: Aerospace Engineering Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. is the first company in China to master continuous rod feeding AFSD technology. This breakthrough enables equipment to load raw materials without shutdown during operation, significantly boosting production efficiency.
  • Industry Recognition: The exhibition attracted significant attention from numerous industry experts and enterprises, fully demonstrating the broad application prospects of AFSD technology in high-end manufacturing.

Green Manufacturing and Sustainable Development

Environmental Properties:

  • Reduced Carbon Emissions: Compared to traditional fusion welding techniques, AFSD technology reduces carbon emissions by over 40%, aligning more closely with green manufacturing principles.
  • High Resource Utilization: By depositing and compacting material layer by layer, it minimizes material waste and enhances resource efficiency.

Policy Support:

  • National Policy Direction: With the global emphasis on green manufacturing and sustainable development, AFSD technology is poised to gain increased policy support and market opportunities in the future.
  • Key Timeline: 2025 marks a critical juncture for China's push toward green transformation in high-end manufacturing, and the promotion of AFSD technology will provide robust support for achieving this goal.
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