Modular Exhaust Design and Manufacturing Techniques for Build-to-Order Muffler Systems

Managing the acoustic signature of military vehicles can play a critical role in the safety of soldiers. Low-frequency sounds propagate through the atmosphere, resulting in unacceptable acoustic vehicle detection ranges, requiring relatively large silencer structures to mitigate. Currently, these requirements are met by using a custom muffler that is hand-assembled using low-volume prototyping manufacturing techniques. This method results in significant engineering and manufacturing time.