3D Printable Gearbox Casing

This paper discusses the materials suitable for the manufacturing of gearbox casing using 3D printing technology. Based on the research of different materials that can be used for 3D printing manufacturing, materials based on strength and availability for manufacturing were considered. Using Ansys 2020 static structural analysis, stress analysis, vibrational, and harmonic analysis were performed. Based on the results, comparison of the different materials based on maximum deformation, maximum stress, and vibrations frequencies with the conventionally used material. The basic aim of this research was to reduce the weight of the existing gearbox casing and find a suitable material that is lightweight as well as suitable for mass production for casing using 3D printing.