Northeast Ohio additive manufacturers are involved in many innovative projects across the region, country, and world.
The USS Cod WWII submarine memorial has a periscope display at the entrance for visitors that never had eyepieces or an eye plate. Thanks to the work of Parker Hannifin’s Advanced Manufacturing Learning & Development Center in Macedonia, now it’s fully functional for the first time since 1988.
Parker Hannifin scanned the original eyepieces, and 3D printed several on Parker’s Carbon 3D machine with EPU 40 material. The plate was reverse-engineered & 3D printed on Parker’s EOS M290 out of 15-5 Stainless Steel, with some light machining afterward. Parker is seeking other opportunities to use additive manufacturing to keep the ship “mission ready”.
About the USS Cod WWII Submarine
The USS Cod is a WWII submarine that was commissioned on June 21, 1943, and served in the Pacific theater with distinction. It’s five massive engines were built by General Motors in Cleveland, Ohio.
A National Historic Landmark, the USS Cod has been moored in Cleveland and open for tours to the public since 1959 and is arguably the best restored such submarine in the country – a fitting tribute to our military veterans.
The Cod is a non-profit 501 (c) 3, and tax-deductible donations to support our memorial may be made via check to USS Cod Submarine Memorial at 5274 Townsend Rd, Richfield OH 44286
