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Advancing rocket propulsion through Additive Manufacturing, novel surface finishing technologies and public-private partnerships
Whilst Additive Manufacturing is undoubtedly having a huge impact on the design and manufacture of rocket propulsion systems, most notably combustion chambers and nozzles, the Achilles’ heel of all AM process is currently as-built surface finish.
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Gear Repair for Helicopters and Wind Turbines via Isotropic Superfinishing
The wind turbine, aerospace, and helicopter gear industries recognize the importance of surface finish and surface texture for maximizing component and system performance.
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Chemical-Mechanical Surface Polishing to Improve Mechanical Performance and Corrosion Resistance
The surface finishing process was performed by REM Surface Engineering, using their Extreme ISF Process®. This process combines a chemical polishing (CP) operation followed by […]
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Results of ISO/TS 6336-22 Evaluating Full Contact Zone
Description of ISO/TS 6336-22 The previous paper contained a detailed description of the methods in ISO/TS 6336-22. A brief […]
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Tackling EV Noise Reduction
Ultimately, the next largest contributor will become the target as the transmission error is further minimized. This is typically vibro-acoustic […]
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Additive Manufacturing and Gears
Binder jetting The 3DPC started the tour with binder jetting/binder jet-like companies 3DEO and Desktop Metal. Both companies were a […]
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Vibratory Bowl Media Attrition: Part 2
What is the Attrition Rate of the Media You are Using? The key tidbit of information relative to predicting how […]
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Vibratory Bowl Gear Polishing Inefficiencies
Media Volume Inefficiency The most common inefficiency in isotropic finishing is a low media level. Media is a wear item […]
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NASA SPINOFF – Some Engineering Is Only Skin Deep
So he contacted REM Surface Engineering of Southington, Connecticut. Founded by CEO Justin Michaud’s grandfather as a decorative plating supply […]
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Post-Process Superfinishing of Additively Manufactured Components for Next-Gen Space Application
REM Surface Engineering and Additive Manufacturing The past decades have seen Additive Manufacturing (AM) develop from an idea to a […]
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Isotropic Superfinishing for Gear Repair for Helicopters and Wind Turbines
Isotropic Superfinishing Isotropic superfinishing is a term that, in the broadest sense, describes any process that is achieves a “superfinish” […]
