Developments In Manufacture Flashcards
What are the 5 new processes?
Electro hydraulic forming
3D printed metals
Fibre injection moulding
Laser beam welding
Physical vapor deposition
How does electro hydraulic forming work
Sheet metal is forced against a former by a shock wave from a spark in a water tank
How does fibre injection moulding work
Injection moulding with glass/ carbon fiber filled polymer
How does physical vapour deposition work
Base material is vaporized and deposits a thin layer
What are the three features of electro hydraulic forming
Fast
Even distribution
Detailed
What are the three features of 3D printed metals
Complex shapes
Strong parts
Lightweight parts
What are the four features of fibre injection molding
Strong
Stiff
Lightweight
Economical
What are the three features of laser beam welding
Faster than MIG and TIG welding
Narrower deeper welds
Can weld dissimilar materials
What are three features of physical vapour deposition
Uniform
Abrasion resistance
Durable
What can electro hydraulic forming be used for
Car parts
What can 3D printed metals be used for
Prototypes
What can fiber injection moulding be used for
Aerospace and sports equipment
What can laser beam welding be used for
Ships and car parts
What can physical vapor deposition be used for
Food packaging
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