June IssueJune 01, 1999Lasform - building aircraft parts from powder A new process for producing high-tech titanium components for the aerospace industry, using laser forming technology and powdered titanium, could help to reduce production costs for prototype parts. p.328 "Edge of Light" showing up cracks and defects in aircraft A scanning technology known as the "Edge of Light" that examines the surface topography of a material is helping identify cracks in ageing aircraft panels, before they become a critical problem. p.341 Composite 'bird strikes' examined using acoustic microscopy
A new scanning device is helping aerospace engineers monitor the potential effects of 'bird strikes' on the new composite materials being developed for use as turbine blades in aircraft engines. p.343 Spray forming aerospace alloys for bigger aircraft Spray forming technology is rapidly becoming one of the most cost-effective and reliable ways of producing aircraft engine parts from nickel and aluminium superalloys. The technology uses tiny atomised droplets of metallic alloys to produce components that in many cases are stronger and tougher than traditionally produced parts. p.331 Also in this issue.... Pounding away at the Euro p.338 Cutting the cost of noise with sound deadened steel p.352 The product-first approach to continuous casting design p347 PLEASE MENTION MATERIALS WORLD AS THE SOURCE OF THESE ITEMS For further information please contact Andrew McLaughlin on: Tel: +44 (0)171 451 7395; Fax: +44 (0)171 839 4534 Email: Andrew_Mclaughlin@materials.org.uk International Obesity TaskForce | |||||||||||||||||||||
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