Centrifugal fans used in power generation applications are subjected to abrasive environments. After sufficient time in service, the wearing surfaces of fans require repair or replacement. In planning ...

A Combination of Techniques Leads to Improved Friction Stir Welding The NESC developed several innovative tools and ...

Surface welding instead of penetration welding, allows a laser to produce a weld that is only visible on one side. But how do you control the laser power to prevent it burning a hole through the ...

Machine Specialty and Manufacturing, Inc. (MSM), a full-service welding and fabrication company headquartered in Youngsville, Louisiana, has published a comprehensive resource guide covering overlay ...

Photo Credit: DLR CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 The DLR Center for Lightweight Production Technology (ZLP, Augsburg, Germany) is advancing automated processes for fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites in ...