This proposal investigates new condition monitoring methods for the product quality improvement of Electron Beam-Based Additive Manufacturing

This represents membership in the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL). CAMAL serves the industry through fundamental and applied research in the technologies of the industry and an active program of technology transfer. The Center has developed core research, non-core research, and technology transfer activities.

It is proposed to acquire and install a Diffusion Bonding Hot Press Furnace for processing advanced materials such as ceramics, composites, refractory metals and composite metal foams for research and training on various topics of materials processing, evaluation and treatment. The system will be used to perform processing of panels of various sizes up to 1ft x 1ft. Currently the only system similar to this unit in the entire area is an old (over 50 years old) hot press with a very small chamber size and malfunctioning hydraulic press that is in PI������������������s lab. Due to the lack of capacity of this machine, the PIs are unable to process large parts or advanced materials that require higher temperature or pressure for manufacturing (such as ceramics and refractory metals). This press can be a valuable tool not only to support all PIs������������������ research, but also to support all users of NCSU on-campus Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL) and other universities in the area such as Duke university. CAMAL center currently houses five metal additive manufacturing machines that are used for a variety of research projects. However, it is lacking such large chamber press with high temperature capabilities for processing and post processing treatments of advanced ceramics, metallic and composite materials. Since the unit will housed in a shared facility, it will be easy for access both as an educational tool and a research tool for users not only at the college of engineering, but also all other colleges across the campus as well as outside users from both academia and industry. The advantages of this system over all other units are the distinctly larger chamber along with higher service temperatures and clean, efficient, and fast heating and cooling rate with a simultaneous heating and pressing. Additionally, it may be used in vacuum and in partial pressure inert gas atmosphere. Moreover, proper operation of the furnace may be mastered in a few hours which is necessary for such equipment that is going to be used by various users and students both as an educational and a research tool.

The XVIII Airborne Corps has identified various components that they are seeking to produce using metal AM. Currently used parts will be scanned with a laser-scanner and 3D CAD models will be developed based on the scans. The 3D CAD models will be design optimized for metal 3D printing. Subject matter experts will print parts, using the most appropriate alloy available and state-of-the-art printing machines, and conduct rigorous mechanical testing with input from soldiers to validate if metal 3D printing is a possible path forward for these components. Researchers will collaborate with soldiers to explore ideal conditions and solutions for manufacturing material components with optimal properties.

The goal of this NEUP infrastructure project is to acquire a state-of-the-art high resolution scanning acoustic microscopy system to enhance NCSU������������������s educational and research capabilities in high throughput characterization of nuclear fuels, nuclear sensor materials, cladding materials, reactor structural materials and 3D printed components.

NCSU CAMAL is working with Moldino Tooling, Ltd. to produce material for tooling applications using WC-Co in powder bed fusion additive manufacturing. This involves research to understand the relationship between EBM machine parameters and material properties.

Ingersoll Rand is currently machining their helical compressor rotors out of large cylindrical feedstock, which is both time consuming and costly. IR wants to investigate the possibility of 3D printing the rotors to near net shape and finish machine them using CNC-machining, CNC-grinding, and/or electrochemical machining. Near net shaped specimens will be printed using the M280 powder bed fusion process and different finishing approaches will be tested and evaluated for time, cost and accuracy.

This represents membership in the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL). CAMAL serves the industry through fundamental and applied research in the technologies of the industry and an active program of technology transfer. The Center has developed core research, non-core research, and technology transfer activities.

This represents membership in the Center for Additive Manufacturing Logistics (CAMAL). CAMAL Serves the industry through fundamental and applied research in the technologies of the industry and an active program of technology transfer. The Center has developed core research, non-core research, and technology transfer activities.

This represents membership in the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Logistics (CAMAL). CAMAL serves the industry through fundamental and applied research in the technologies of the industry and an active program of technology transfer. The Center has developed core research, non-core research, and technology transfer activities.