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Research And Development Of A Hybrid Rapid Manufacturing Process, Frank W. Liou, J. Choi, Robert G. Landers, Vijayakumar Janardhan, S. N. Balakrishnan, Sanjeev Agarwal
Research And Development Of A Hybrid Rapid Manufacturing Process, Frank W. Liou, J. Choi, Robert G. Landers, Vijayakumar Janardhan, S. N. Balakrishnan, Sanjeev Agarwal
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This paper presents the research and development of a hybrid rapid manufacturing process being developed at the University of Missouri--Rolla. This process includes a laser deposition and a 5- axis CNC milling system. By combining laser deposition and machining processes, the resulting hybrid process can provide greater build capability and better accuracy and surface finish. The hybrid process can build some features that are difficult to build in using a purely deposition processes. The issues and related approaches in the research and development of the hybrid deposition-machining process, including laser deposition process, system design and integration, process planning, and sensor …
Empirical Modeling And Vision Based Control For Laser Aided Metal Deposition Process, Mallikharjuna R. Boddu, Srinivas Musti, Robert G. Landers, Sanjeev Agarwal, Frank W. Liou
Empirical Modeling And Vision Based Control For Laser Aided Metal Deposition Process, Mallikharjuna R. Boddu, Srinivas Musti, Robert G. Landers, Sanjeev Agarwal, Frank W. Liou
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
This paper gives a brief description of the laser aided manufacturing process. Empirical models describing the process dynamics of the laser aided metal deposition process is developed based on some of the models found in the literature. These models provide the basis for process planning and real time control. An embedded vision system, a two color temperature sensor, and a laser displacement sensor are incorporated for real time monitoring and control of the deposition process. The temperature profile of the surface and geometric characteristics of the melt pool are studied to ensure consistent operation of the process.