The Center for Additive Technologies of the State Corporation Rostec has put into operation the largest automated laser facility with the largest construction area in the Russian Federation. The new equipment will make it possible to "grow" by the additive method large-sized parts of the promising VK-1600V engine for the Ka-62 helicopter.

To create the engine components, domestic materials will be used, and the characteristics of the new 3D printer will make it possible to create dimensional structures of any complexity.

"The installation will print stator parts for the promising VK-1600V engine. This unit is being created for the promising multipurpose Ka-62 helicopter. In total, more than 10% of the parts for this machine are planned to be produced on 3D installations. The use of additive technologies will make it possible to reduce the production time for individual components from 6 months to 3 weeks, "said Oleg Yevtushenko, executive director of Rostec.

In addition to shorter manufacturing times, additively manufactured parts are lighter in weight without sacrificing functionality. This will increase the payload and improve other characteristics of the helicopter.