Part Repairing Using A Hybrid Manufacturing System (Preprint)

Abstract

At present, part remanufacturing technology is gaining more interest from the military and industries due to the benefits of cost reduction as well as time and energy savings. This paper presents the research on one main component of part remanufacturing technology, which is part repairing. Traditionally, part repairing is done in the repair department using welding processes. However, the limitations of the traditional welding process are becoming more and more noticeable when accuracy and reliability are required. Part repairing strategies have been developed utilizing a hybrid manufacturing system in which the laser-aided deposition and CNC cutting processes are integrated. Part repairing software is developed in order to facilitate the users. The system and the software elevate the repairing process to the next level, in which accuracy, reliability, and efficiency can be achieved. The concept of the repairing process is presented in this paper, and verification and experimental results are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA489653

Entities

People

  • Frank Liou
  • Jianzhong Ruan
  • Kunnayut Eiamsa-ard
  • Lan Ren

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Boundaries
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Laser Welding
  • Lasers
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Reliability
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Welding

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy