ADVANCED MANUFACTURING OF A FLYWHEEL FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE REACTION WHEEL
The main technical objective of the project is to design, manufacture (by additive manufacturing) and to validate by tests a new flywheel which will be used in a reaction wheel suitable for small Science and Earth observation missions.
The new flywheel proposed a competitive design and competitive manufacturing method which enhanced the flywheel performances, such as: lightweight design (optimized complex structures with different structural density), increased strength (complex design structure with high rigidity) and improved functionality (design and manufacturing multiple parts as a single unit).
The new flywheel was manufactured by SLM Additive Manufacturing and currently is under testing and validation of the functional and performance requirements.
This project is financed by European Space Agency (ESA)
Partners:
ICPE as prime contractor
COMOTI as sub-contractor
Project duration: 12 months (project started in February 2020)
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