China's successful implementation of fusion reactor key materials 3D printing

Although humans still have a long way to go from controlled nuclear fusion, this does not prevent us from making continuous efforts towards controlled nuclear fusion. At present, the Chinese Academy of Sciences Hefei Research Institute of Materials issued an announcement saying that the Institute has used 3D printing technology to achieve fusion. Pile of key components - trial production of the first wall sample.

According to the Institute, 3D printing technology can realize complex structural integrated molding. It has the characteristics of short manufacturing cycle and high material utilization. It is an important method for the manufacture of complex components. The dimensional accuracy of samples manufactured using 3D printing technology meets the design requirements. The density reached 99.7%, which is equivalent to the strength of CLAM steel prepared by the traditional method.

The Hefei Institute of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences also stated that the core components that will be manufactured using 3D printing technology in the future can be used in fusion reactors. The future holds good prospects.