Shaping up

Shaped metal deposition (SMD) is a manufacturing technique which builds up near-net components from welded wire. It can deliver substantial savings in time, cost and environmental impact for manufacturing companies in aerospace and other sectors.

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Published inMaterials world Vol. 17; no. 6; pp. 24 - 25
Main Author Gault, R
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Taylor & Francis Ltd 01.06.2009
Subjects
Capital investments
Cost control
Environmental impact
Heat transfer
Tensile strength
Titanium alloys
Welding
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Summary:Shaped metal deposition (SMD) is a manufacturing technique which builds up near-net components from welded wire. It can deliver substantial savings in time, cost and environmental impact for manufacturing companies in aerospace and other sectors.
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