7 Top Applications of Lasers in Manufacturing - ASME
WEBMay 28, 2020 · Keep reading to learn about seven top applications for lasers in manufacturing. 1. Laser Marking. Lasers are increasingly used to imprint unique identification (UID) numbers on parts and products, which allow them to be easily traced in the event of a recall. Laser markings are highly durable and, for medical devices, can …
Four Key Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Used in Aerospace
WEBAug 16, 2017 · Laser machining applications include pressure vessel welding, orifice drilling, proximity sensors welding, leading-edge hole drilling, battery welding, and sensitive electronics glove box welding. “For the aerospace industry, laser welding capabilities play an integral role in everything from flight components to airport security procedures ...
Using Micro 3D Printing for Short-Run Production - The American …
WEBMar 7, 2022 · Led by software and hardware advancements, “micro 3D printing” equipment enables manufacturers to make AM parts that are millimeters in size and smaller, at tolerances in the micron range. Several AM platforms have been modified to achieve micron-level resolution. These include micro stereolithography, selective laser sintering …
Seven standard tools for metrology engineering - ASME
WEBAug 16, 2022 · Metrology engineers use a variety of tools,to measure tolerances and processes. Metrology—the science of measurement—involves the collection and analysis of data to determine size and shape. Metrology enables better decision making for part quality, inspection, process controls, and reverse engineering. Quick and accurate online …
Metal Injection Molding or Metal Additive Manufacturing - ASME
WEBOct 12, 2021 · Engineers can become too process-focused when they design new products; by combining technologies (CNC machining, laser machining, AM, and MIM), they can create hybrid, complementary manufacturing processes that not only enable the creation of one-of-a-kind products, but also optimize quality, save production time, reduce costs, …
Michael F. Modest, 2017 ASME Honorary Member - The American …
WEBJan 9, 2018 · Michael F. Modest, 2017 ASME Honorary Member. Michael F. Modest, Ph.D., distinguished professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at the University of California, Merced, is honored for pioneering and impactful contributions in the fields of radiative heat transfer and the laser machining of ceramics, for excellence in educating and training ...
3D-Printed Copper Alloy Can Withstand 6,000 °F - ASME
WEBAug 17, 2023 · 3D-Printed Copper Alloy Can Withstand 6,000 °F. NASA has developed a copper-chromium-niobium alloy for combustion chambers that can be additively manufactured using laser powder bed fusion or directed energy deposition technologies. In March 2023, NASA launched the Relativity Space Terran 1 rocket from Cape Canaveral …
How TURBOCAM Successfully Incorporated 3D Printing - ASME
WEBAug 25, 2015 · Adding Additive: How TURBOCAM Successfully Incorporated 3D Printing Into its Workflow. Using Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), TURBOCAM can create internal features and passages that can't be cast or otherwise machined. It took TURBOCAM Energy Solutions years of watching from the sidelines as aerospace giants …
Then and Now: 3D Printing - ASME
WEBMay 2, 2024 · The ability to create lightweight, customizable parts is paving the way for sustainable and affordable transportation solutions. 3D printing and additive manufacturing allow for faster automotive prototyping than traditional injection molding and machining, and lightweight materials translate to reduced vehicle weight, improved performance, and …
3D Printing Technologies Rise to New Levels - ASME
WEBDec 19, 2017 · Additive manufacturing/3D printing is a disruptive force in the manufacturing world. Increasingly, it is being used to make parts and products that cannot be manufactured with traditional machining or laser processing methods. A steady procession of new technologies and equipment continues to enter the marketplace.