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Advanced Manufacturing Center
Focus 5-axis Machining Additive Manufacturing Laser Processing Non-contact Inspection Machining Optimization
National resource for evaluating, validating, and transferring advanced technologies to manufacturers.
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Machining Applications
Capabilities Precision Machining Simultaneous 5-axis Combined Mill/Turn Methods Evaluation Process Development Technology Transfer EDM (wire & sinker) Machining Aerospace
Alloys
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Increased material removal rate• 25 – 70% in aerospace alloys
Longer tool life• 3 – 12X increase
Less power consumed• Lower kWh & reduced peaks
Favorable ROI• Payback in 3 – 11 months
Funding available to help implementation• Innovative Technology Insertion (ITI) program (CT state subsidy)
Increase capacity with
existing equipment
Lower operating
cost
Quote jobs more
aggressively
Machining Optimization
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Laser Applications
Ablation Welding Cladding
Capabilities Coating removal Cutting Drilling
Additive manufacturing Process development Materials development
Advanced machining Special solutions Turnkey systems
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Laser Additive Manufacturing
Laser-based analysis and process development for new part builds and refurbishing/repairing components
Laser Additive Manufacturing at CCAT AMC
Focus Cost savings Lead time reduction for new parts Shortened turnaround time for repairs Enable build of complex geometries
Programs U.S. Air Force Advanced Manufacturing U.S. Dept. of Energy / ARPA-E (Advanced
Research Projects Agency-Energy) Partnerships with private sector to solve
advanced manufacturing challenges
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Non-contact Inspection
Structured Light Scanning Process
Advantages/Benefits No-touch programming Fast data acquisition Digitize objects in high detail Minimal fixturing Automated report generation
Accuracy +/- .0005 inches
Scan Align Views Merge & Compare to CAD
Reverse Engineering Process Point Cloud Data Triangulate and Region Group Parametric Model