Structural Hardpoints

Hardpoints are critical components in military and heavy industrial applications, serving as secure mounting locations for heavy equipment. These heavy steel components can be a heavy tow point bracket, a bearing housing, a mounting bracket or any number of components. 

These steel attachment points are engineered to withstand significant forces. They are integral to the versatility of military equipment, allowing them to be equipped for a wide range of missions and roles. Similarly, heavy industrial vehicles may feature hardpoints for attaching specialized equipment, enhancing their functionality in construction, mining or other demanding environments. The design and placement of hardpoints are carefully considered to balance the vehicle’s performance, safety and operational efficiency.

ADDere’s proprietary closed-loop feedback system was instrumental in monitoring and maintaining the deposition quality in near real-time and oversaw the consistent dimensional accuracy during the application of the stainless steel material throughout the build.

The ADDere laser wire additive manufacturing system produces 3D printed large-scale, near-net-shape parts in various metals including Titanium, Inconel, Stainless Steel and other superalloys, as well as most Ferrous-based metals.

ADDere has these additive manufacturing capabilities as well as many more printing capabilities. Contact us today if your business is interested in 3D-printed stainless steel components.