Overview
Baker Hughes Additive Manufacturing delivers advanced solutions across the energy sector, spanning conventional oil and gas to emerging renewable technologies. By leveraging cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, the design team is able to reimagine complex assemblies from the ground up, enhancing performance, efficiency, and reliability. This approach has already enabled the production of more than 1,000 unique next-generation designs.
By utilizing state-of-the-art machinery, advanced software, and industry-leading design practices, Baker Hughes continuously enhances its manufacturing capabilities in order to develop innovative, market-leading solutions that meet evolving customer needs. Continuous investment in advanced manufacturing has enabled the company to remain at the forefront of technological innovation in the energy industry.
Topology Optimization
Used in multiple parts to reduce weight, material and still meet the strength and load conditions required for the tool to perform.
Performance Engineering
Utilizing state-of-the-art inspection techniques (CT, blue light scanning, etc.), at Baker Hughes we can inspect, model, evaluate the performance, and re-engineer some of the most complex components in the industry.
Scan-based Compensation
Sometimes within the additive process distortion can happen and cause parts not to meet inspection or fitment criteria. Within Baker Hughes we can utilize CT/BL scanning to overlay the manufactured component onto the CAD file and generate an inverse model that will meet strict profile and fitment criteria.
Part Nesting
To optimize production costs within additive manufacturing, Baker Hughes takes advantage of 3 nesting techniques to maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
- X-Y advantages: Pattern complexity, minimize gaps between parts, decrease build height
- Z advantages: Takes advantage of the entire build volume, utilized for parts with consistent cross-sections
- Kitting advantages: Tools with multiple components converted to AM utilize the same build envelope, consistent material results for all components, no excess inventory.