Browse Topic: Finishing
Hybrid additive manufacturing (AM) and subtractive manufacturing (SM) processes utilize the combination of AM (e.g., LPBF and DED) and SM (e.g., milling and turning operations) to produce the final part. Due to the poor surface roughness resulting from the uneven melting of powders in AM, the subtractive process is a necessary finishing operation to improve the surface roughness of the AM part. The hybrid AM/SM technology combines the benefits of AM and SM processes to create complex geometry while introducing good surface finish and compressive stress to prevent crack initiation. However, the relationship between large process parameter space and the residual stress/distortion in the part is not well understood, which impedes the adoption of hybrid AM/SM to minimize the residual stress in the final product. To expedite the process optimization, we establish a pipeline for the sequential modeling of additive manufacturing (AM) and subtractive manufacturing (SM) processes. Key
This specification defines the requirements for A286 CRES T-bolts and eye bolts, with room temperature tensile strength of a minimum of 160000 psi, for use with clamps and V-band couplings at 1000 °F maximum ambient temperature.
Since certifying the Bell 505 in December 2016, customers on six continents have received delivery of 250 of these light, single-engine aircraft. In three years the worldwide fleet logged more than 35,000 flight-hours, a testament to the Bell 505's customer experience - not only with the aircraft, but with delivery and service. In getting to the 250th delivery, the paper discusses the efforts taken to meet market demand, provide custom finishing, offer kit integration, and even take on additional envelope expansion. Numerous configurations and kits were made available a short time after initial certification, allowing Bell 505 customers to take full advantage of the aircraft capability in a timely manner. The challenges of meeting market demand and transitioning from low rate production to full rate production requires a team effort and this paper shows how it was done for the 505.
This standard defines the common nonconformity data definition and documentation that shall be exchanged between an internal/external supplier or sub-tier supplier, and the customer when informing about a nonconformity requiring formal decision. The requirements are applicable, partly or totally, when reporting a product nonconformity to the owner or operator, as user of the end item (e.g., engine, aircraft, spacecraft, helicopter), if specified by contract. Reporting of nonconformity data, either electronically or conventionally on paper, is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. This also includes, where applicable, data access under export control regulations.
This specification covers a titanium alloy in the form of bars, wire, forgings, flash welded rings up through 4.000 inches (101.60 mm) in diameter or least distance between parallel sides and stock of any size for forging, heading, or flash welded rings (see 8.6).
ABSTRACT The technology of high speed laser deposition is a development of the method of applying functional coatings using a laser beam. It is characterized by high surfacing speeds, allowing high cooling rates, little mixing with the substrate, which leads to a high purity of the padding material and an increase in the properties of the applied layer compared to conventional laser welding. This paper presents a description of the technology of high speed laser deposition in an application for the aviation industry. The prepared stand for the implementation of the process and its verification on the aircraft landing gear component, modified as part of the AMpHOra project, has been presented. The project was carried out as part of the PZL Mielec consortium and with the scientific partner of the Wrocław University of Technology. The results presented in the article show that the coatings obtained by this technology can be competitive with hard chromium electrolytic coatings.
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