aidro@aidro.it Certified: AS/EN 9100 ISO 9001 IT EN About us Hydraulics Additive Manufacturing Engineering services News & Events Contact ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING AIDRO: 3D PRINTING FOR HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS, AMES VALVES Home Additive Manufacturing What we do DESIGN New hydraulic products with complex geometries and re-designed traditional hydraulic parts to reduce weight, save space, consolidate multiple pieces into one. FEA and reverse engineering. PRODUCTION With our metal 3D printers (DMLS technology), we can create a wide range of products using high-quality metals such as Stainless Steel (AISI316L), Aluminum (Alsi10Mg), Inconel (718), Maraging steel. We use laser powder bed fusion technology that features high mechanical properties and fatigue resistance. TESTING To guarantee the best quality we conduct various tests on pressure resistance, material, mechanical and micro-structural properties and functional characteristics. QUALITY CONTROL Additive manufacturing products feature outstanding precision as they are designed and analyzed by dimensional control by 3D scan and reverse engineering. We normally reach achieve tolerance of ± 0.3 as build. CNC AND FINISHING With our flexible vertical machining center, we provide the machining of cavities, surfaces and parts of the 3D printed products that require a finishing. Heat treatment of 3D metal printed parts, surface finishing, coatings and tumbling. QUALIFICATION AND CERTICATIONS We operate according to our quality management system and we follow the general standard of additive manufacturing (ASTM, ISO, DNV). We are certified EN9100. Articles and news Winner of Simulation Driven Design Purmundus Challenge at Formnext EIT Manufacturing @ WMF2021 Watches of Italy 2021 Desktop Metal Download Center Additive Manufacturing Solution Center for Fluid Power Aidro has introduced Additive Manufacturing to create a new generation of hydraulic components and to overcome the limits of traditional manufactured parts. The 3D printing technology allows fast lead time and better performances thanks to the optimization of the internal channels. Using a new engineering approach and “think outside the box” mindset, Aidro can design and 3D print: → customized solutions with complex geometries → lightweight and compact hydraulic products → integrate multiple parts into one → rapid prototypes and fast spare parts On the basis of almost 40 years of experience in hydraulics, Aidro considers additive manufacturing a good way to solve technical issues and create innovative solutions. Metal 3D Printing AMES Valves Series in Stainless Steel 316L AMES Valves in Stainless Steel HD3-AMES are metal 3D printed directional control valves with innovative stainless steel 316L body and solenoid actuators with subplate mounting interface according to ISO 4401, DIN 24340 (CETOP 03). The valve body is made with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology. Internal design is improved for better flow path thanks to additive manufacturing design. Paired with plastic encapsulated coils this valve is proven to be corrosion resistant even in the harshest environments. Main characteristics → Feasibility of geometric forms impossible with conventional manufacturing → Improved internals chambers flow path → Lightweight design with increased stifness with external reinforcements Block with AMES Valves Bankable AMES Valves Hydraulic Components Hydraulic Valve Block This is a 3D hydraulic valve block printed in stainless steel for controlling a single-acting cylinder.The traditional hydraulic block has been redesigned with a different and innovative design approach: put the valves in which it is necessary and connect the valves, as you wish, with the main objective to reduce the mass of the component whilst retaining its robustness. Additive manufacturing is highly suited for the design and manufacture of manifolds due to its ability to build internal features and passageways. Our internal channels of the valve block are optimized to a better flow and space savings, while the potential for leakage is removed because auxiliary drillings are no longer necessary. This 3D printed hydraulic block greatly meets the specific needs of customer. 3D printing advantages → Freedom to design → Possibility to produce complex geometries → High customization → Space saving Hydraulic Spool Pressure reducing valve body High pressure hydraulic manifold Bankable hydraulic manifold Aerospace ServoFly T4/1 A custom-made device was produced to allow a person with disabilities to pilot a plane. Without any structural modification, the aircraft cockpit was integrated with a “plug-and-fly” flight control system, made of aluminum using powder-bed laser fusion technology (LPBF or SLM). This tool was named “ServoFly T4/1“, and allows Mattia to fly an ultra-light aircraft with only one hand. The electronic system was developed by Tecno Elettra Impianti S.r.l., one of the leading Italian companies in electrical wiring. The mechanical tests were carried out by AeroClub experts from the Fano airport and Mattia’s training was followed by the Eagles Aviation Academy instructors. More info: www.servofly.it Heat Exchanger Heat Exchanger The 3D printed Heat Exchangers are available in a wide range of size and applications (water-oil, fluid-gas,…). The design is customized depending on the needs of the system and evaluating the fluid dynamics. The possibility of creating internal geometries that are impossible for conventional production methods, allows to obtain very compact heat exchangers suitable for the customer’s requests. 3D printing advantages → High performance in small size → Possibility to integrate multiple parts into one and avoid welding → Optimized performances → Weight saving till 85% Energy, Oil & Gas, Maritime Valves Components This Rotary Valves Bonnet has been re-designed for additive manufacturing and 3D printed in stainless steel 316L. The improved internal paths and flow optimization lead to a higher performance valve bonnet among with a reduced weight of the part itself. The weight saving is particularly interesting for sub-sea applications in order to reduce the costs of transport and handling. On demand production and no tooling costs also bring advantage of AM in energy sector. Courtesy of Valland 3D printing advantages → Avoiding welding and no more assembling tooling are required → On-demand production and fast spare parts → High reliability → Lower Carbon Footprint R&D Projects Research and Development We are involved in many R&D projects on Additive Manufacturing FF4EuroHPC: https://www.ff4eurohpc.eu MADE: https://www.made-cc.eu 3DPPan: https://3dppan.eu CIM: https://cim40.com Other Projects Watches Our passion for art, complex challenges and mechanics pushes us to explore new sectors, such as watches and fashion, to exploit our skills in design and additive manufacturing, in order to create functional, harmonious and beautiful parts. Additive Manufacturing technology is perfect for creating artistic shapes. Aidro can design and 3D print custom-made watches, rings, jewelry and fashion accessories. In the photo: the stainless steel 316L watch “Octopus” designed by Materiaggiunta Watches REGISTERED OFFICE Via Camperio 9 20123 Milano (MI) Italy HEADQUARTERS Via Prati Bassi 36 21020 Taino (VA) Italy P.IVA IT06405490159 +39 0331 960250 aidro@aidro.it PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Hydraulics Additive Manufacturing Digitalization Design Training Process Qualification Sustainability service LATEST NEWS Tweets by AidroHydraulics © Copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved – Aidro s.r.l. a socio unico Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy | Credits: Faromedia