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Advanced Material Developments with Laser Engineered Net ShapingThe Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS(Trademark)) process is a new technology to fabricate three-dimensional metallic components directly from CAD solid models. It directly fabricates metal hardware by injecting the metal powder of choice into the focal point of a 700W Nd:Yag laser as it traces the perimeter and fills of a part. The Rapid Prototype Laboratory at Marshall Space Flight Center is currently operating a OPTOMEC 750 LENS machine in evaluation experiments involving integration of this technology into various manufacturing processes associated with aerospace applications. This paper will cover our research finding about properties of samples created from Inconel 718 & SS316 using this process versus the same materials in cast & wrought conditions.
Document ID
20030001120
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Williams, Glenn A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Cooper, Ken (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
McGill, Preston (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL United States)
Munafo, Paul M.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2002
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Meeting Information
Meeting: The Aerospace Materials, Processes, and Environmental Technology Conference (AMPET)
Location: Huntsville, AL
Country: United States
Start Date: September 16, 2002
End Date: September 18, 2002
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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