About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Friction Stir Welding and Processing XIII
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Presentation Title |
Design and Implementation of CAD-CAM Software for Friction Stir Welding |
Author(s) |
Joshua Sheffield |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Joshua Sheffield |
Abstract Scope |
This paper describes the end-to-end process flow required to take a Friction Stir Welded (FSW) part from conception to final production by implementing Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to aided in automating Friction Stir Processes. As FSW tooling, modeling, and controls improve, a main barrier preventing wider implementation in both small-scale cases and large production is the need for more fully integrated CAD-CAM components more suited for Friction Stir Processes. These critical pieces greatly reduce the human inputs and direct coding required for weld paths and parameters. Overcoming the weaknesses of current techniques is necessary to streamline the production pipeline, reduce operator dependence, and improve efficiency throughout the production planning and execution stages. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Process Technology, Joining, Additive Manufacturing |