3D Printed Exhaust Flange

Rationale for design: Cost inflation of labour and stock material. Obtaining a laser cut SS316 flange cut for an M52B28 will cost around $460 in 6mm thick plate. For an equivalent price, a printed, custom lightweight exhaust flanges can be made. The exhaust flange uses the standard metal/copper strand gasket.

Made to be light, stiff yet compliant and easy to weld.

Flanges exit side is made to be fusion welded onto a matching swaged tube.

Exit profile “port matches” the exhaust port. A standard 1-3/4” tube is used before swaging to shape in a custom die.

Technical details:
Main body material: 3D Printed Stainless Steel 316.
Cross flow hydraulic diameter: 1552mm^2

Weight: 63.5grams per flange.