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Advancing rocket propulsion through Additive Manufacturing, novel surface finishing technologies and public-private partnerships
“Traditionally, it takes many months to manufacture, test and deliver a conventional combustion chamber. We can reduce that time considerably,” […]
Technical Papers
Gear Repair for Helicopters and Wind Turbines via Isotropic Superfinishing
Abral = a proprietary, abrasive vibratory finishing process AEO = all engines operative OEI = one engine inoperative CAVF = […]
White Papers
The History of Electroplating and a Historical Review of the Evolution of NASF
The history of electroplating is a curious mixture of mistakes, observations, serendipity and experimental development, enmeshed and entwined with the discovery of electricity in the late 18th century.
White Papers
Mechanical Paste Polishing vs. CAVF Finishing of Gears
A Quick Review of CAVF Processing In CAVF, an HDNA media fills the vibratory unit. The high-density, non-abrasive media is […]
White Papers
The Challenges of Generic Deburring vs. CAVF Deburring
CAVF allows use of HDNA media, which has a low attrition rate, keeping its shape and size much longer and […]
Videos
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 8 – LATTICE BRACELET
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of […]
Videos
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 7 – OPEN IMPELLER
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of […]
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Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 6 – SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of […]
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Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 5 – FINGER SPLINTS
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of […]
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Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 4 – PARACHUTE RINGS
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of […]
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Metal Finishing for 3D Parts Webinar – Part 3 – GEARS
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of […]
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Metal Finishing for 3D Parts Webinar – Part 2
What options are available? While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of reasons – […]
Videos
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts Webinar – Part 1
Metal Finishing for 3D Printed Parts While many can be put into operation as sintered, there are a number of […]
White Papers
Changes Ahead in the Roughness Standards
The ISO Standards The four ISO standards listed above are part of a family of GPS (Geometrical Product Specifications) standards […]
