| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2019 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2019)
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| Symposium
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2019 Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium (SFF Symp 2019)
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| Presentation Title |
Part Remanufacturing Using Hybrid Manufacturing Processes |
| Author(s) |
Xinchang Zhang, Frank Liou |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Frank Liou |
| Abstract Scope |
Many users of high-performance metal parts, such as the aerospace industry, the mold/die casting industry, and heavy machinery consumers, extend the service of these damaged parts by employing remanufacturing technology. Additive manufacturing has unique capabilities, such as low heat input, a small heat-affected zone, free-form fabrication, and a near-net-shape. This paper summarizes the effort and the tested results to achieve a more automated remanufacturing process using hybrid additive manufacturing and CNC machining processes. It will enable the robust repair-on-demand to significantly increase operational availability to reduce sustainment costs, thus will lead to robust and quality remanufacturing that is critical for remanufacturing process qualification. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: Post-meeting proceedings |