Laser Spray Fabrication for Net-Shape Rapid Product Realization LDRD

Autor: M.L. Griffith, Oliver, F.P. Jeantette, D.L. Greene, D.M. Keicher, M.T. Ensz, L.D. Harwell, J.A. Romero, D.E. Reckaway, C.L. Atwood, J.D. Smugeresky, M.E. Schlienger
Rok vydání: 1999
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DOI: 10.2172/5657
Popis: The primary purpose of this LDRD project was to characterize the laser deposition process and determine the feasibility of fabricating complex near-net shapes directly from a CAD solid model. Process characterization provided direction in developing a system to fabricate complex shapes directly from a CAD solid model. Our goal for this LDRD was to develop a system that is robust and provides a significant advancement to existing technologies (e.g., polymeric-based rapid prototyping, laser welding). Development of the process will allow design engineers to produce functional models of their designs directly from CAD files. The turnaround time for complex geometrical shaped parts will be hours instead of days and days instead of months. With reduced turnaround time, more time can be spent on the product-design phase to ensure that the best component design is achieved. Maturation of this technology will revolutionize the way the world produces structural components.
Databáze: OpenAIRE