Meltio | Y-Pipe

Y-Pipe

A Y-pipe is a type of exhaust pipe commonly used in the exhaust system of vehicles. It is named after
its Y-shaped design, which allows two exhaust pipes to merge into a single pipe. The Y-pipe is typically
located after the exhaust manifold and before the catalyc converter.

Printing Parameters

• System: Meltio M450
• Material: SS316LSi
• Gas: Argon
• Gas Flow: 10 liters per minute (lpm)
• Size: 137 x 137 x 276
• Weight: 1.3 kg
• Laser Power: 700 W
• Layer Height: 0.5 mm
• Printing Time: 8h 10 min

Applications

While this component is designed with internal combuson engines in mind, similar designs can be
found in a variety of fields, such as:

• Plumbing systems: to split water or gas flow into two or more directions.
• Exhaust systems: to merge exhaust flow from two separate pipes into a single pipe, or to split
  the flow into two separate pipes.
• HVAC systems: it can be used in heating, venlaon, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to
  split air flow into mulple ducts.
• Industrial processes: Y-pipes are used in many industrial processes to split or merge fluidflow, such as in chemical processing or oil and gas operations.
• Irrigation systems: in irrigation systems to split water flow into multiple directions to water
  different areas of a field or garden.

Material

Y-pipes can be made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel and titanium.

Traditional manufacturing processes

• Casting : This method involves pouring molten metal or other material into a mold with the
  required shape. Once the material has solidified, the mold is removed, leaving a finished
  Y-shaped pipe.
• Welding : The pipes are cut and welded together at the desired angle to create the Y-shape.
• Mandrel bending and welding : A mandrel is inserted into the pipe to support it during the
  bending process. This method can create precise bends without crushing or distorng the
  pipe. To achieve the final part, it is necessary to join the various components through
  welding.
• Rotary draw bending and welding : The pipe is bent around a die while being pulled through
  a set of rollers. This method can create complex bends and shapes with high precision but is
  typically more expensive than other methods. Also requires welding to obtain the final pipe.

Business Case Drivers

• Design freedom is a key advantage of using Melo’s addive manufacturing technology
• Part consolidation, saving me and money on parts producon and assembly
• Weight and space savings due to the ability to produce complex geometries that would be
  complicated or impraccal to achieve with tradional manufacturing methods

Advantages of Meltio Horizon

The software empowers users to manage the three primary printing parameters, including laser
power, printing speed, and deposition rate, and permits distinct values to be designated for each
parameter concerning both the perimeters and infill. As a result, the software facilitates the
establishment of parameters for overhangs, leading to the production of parts with superior surface
quality.

Cost Analysis

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