Análise de Viabilidade Técnica e Financeira de Peça Fabricada via Manufatura Aditiva em uma Cervejaria

Abstract

Additive Manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a promising technology in Industry 4.0, offering innovative solutions for on-demand production and optimizing industrial processes. In the food industry, this technology presents significant potential to reduce operational costs and increase efficiency in equipment maintenance. This study analyzes the technical and financial feasibility of additive manufacturing in a brewery, focusing on producing a component called the "comb" of the pasteurizer. The methodology involved the three-dimensional modeling of the part, followed by its fabrication using different materials through 3D printing, such as PLA, ABS, and Tritan, with specific parameters for each material. Additionally, comparative cost analyses and performance tests of the manufactured parts were conducted about the originals supplied by the manufacturer. The results indicated that Tritan was technically superior, offering greater thermal and mechanical resistance with a service life equivalent to the original part in the field. Financially, the production via additive manufacturing represented 18% of the cost of parts purchased from the supplier, highlighting it as a viable and economically advantageous alternative.