Papers from a November 2001 and an October 2002 symposium examine academic and commercial aspects of recent research in the field. They address a range of metals and alloys as well as novel materials such as composites, sandwiches, and foamed metals. They also deal with innovative topics such as hig
This CD-ROM contains the proceedings of the Advances in Superplasticity and Superplastic Forming symposium held at the 2004 TMS Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina on the days of March 15th through March 17th, 2004.
Superplastic forming (SPF) has come a long way from its relatively recent history of being of interest only to the aerospace and aeronautical industries, and has made rapid inroads into applications in the automotive, rail, architectural, sports, dental and entertainment sectors. This book comprises 82 papers which describe in detail the latest developments in the field. All aspects of the subject are covered, ranging from the atomistic simulation of grain-boundary sliding to the industrial-scale application of superplasticity and of diffusion bonding. This volume therefore represents an invaluable guide to the state-of-the-art in this field.
Proceedings of the Conference Organised on Behalf of the Superplastic Forming Committee of the Manufacturing Division of the Institute of Materials and Held at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (Umist) on 7-8 December 1994, with the focus on 'Superplasticity: 60 Years After Pearson'.
Following the conference theme "affordable manufacturing solutions for the 21st century," contents include: laser positioning system for advanced composites lay-up, delta III payload fairing; characterization of flow front in resin transfer molding; optical layup template; modeling and assessment of machine tool dynamics and accuracy; the role of castings in part consolidation; automated assembly of large products; automation of the space shuttle solid rocket motor assembly process; evolution to lean manufacturing: a case study of Boeing of Spokane; and advances in real-time monitoring of acoustic emissions.
