Cutting Tools for Composites April 1, 2009 Machining composites presents unique challenges compared to metals. Reinforcement fibers are abrasive, shortening tool life. The plastic matrix carries away little heat, unlike metal chips, and overheating can melt the matrix.
Advanced Materials in Automotive September 1, 2009 Advanced materials for automotive manufacturing are helping automakers build lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Advanced Technologies Supplement: Processes Reduce Composite Costs April 1, 2007 Composites engineers are expanding their craft to build more complex, durable parts at higher production volumes. One way they are achieving this objective is by using infusion-molding processes based on Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) and Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM).
AM Applications Explode with Multimaterial Printing June 7, 2023 Optimizing performance by teaming different materials.
Pushing the Envelope June 20, 2023 Bogi Lateiner and the women of Girl Gang Garage prove that the world of wrenching, welding, and wickedly cool cars is anything but a “boys only” club
Advances in Bimetallic-DED Enables Copper Alloy Processing June 16, 2023 New process strategies have enabled the early adoption of cladding onto copper components.
Accelerate Sustainability with AM and Digitalization June 20, 2023 Building a more sustainable future with additive manufacturing and digitalization.
Unifying Data Can Put Shops on the Road to Sustainability June 26, 2023 Sheet metal manufacturers use insights from data to set and track environmental KPIs
Aluminum Driving Innovation, Accelerating Transition to EVs June 26, 2023 The chief of the Aluminum Association says his industry is committed to supporting automakers amid the shift to electric vehicles.
Punching Above Your Weight January 18, 2023 Brian Post of Oak Ridge National Laboratory shares his thoughts on concrete printing, industry partnerships, and making the Mona Lisa
