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Near net shape processing: A necessity for advanced materials applicationsHigh quality discrete parts are the backbones for successful operation of equipment used in transportation, communication, construction, manufacturing, and appliances. Traditional shapemaking for discrete parts is carried out predominantly by machining, or removing unwanted material to produce the desired shape. As the cost and complexity of modern materials escalates, coupled with the expense and environmental hazards associated with handling of scrap, it is increasingly important to develop near net shape processes for these materials. Such processes involve casting of liquid materials, consolidation of powder materials, or deformation processing of simple solid shapes into the desired shape. Frequently, several of these operations may be used in sequence to produce a finished part. The processes for near net shape forming may be applied to any type of material, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and their composites. The ability to produce shapes is the key to implementation of laboratory developments in materials science into real world applications. This seminar presents an overview of near net shapemaking processes, some application examples, current developments, and future research opportunities.
Document ID
19930021760
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kuhn, Howard A.
(Concurrent Technologies Corp. Johnstown, PA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, National Educators' Workshop. Update 92: Standard Experiments in Engineering Materials Science and Technology
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Accession Number
93N30949
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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