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Producing titanium aerospace components from powder using laser forming

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Titanium is an attractive choice for many components in the aerospace industry; however, its inherently high cost often negates its use. A cost-effective, near-net shape, laser forming approach to producing large and complex parts has been developed and is being commercialized.

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  1. AeroMet Corporation, USA

    Frank G. Arcella

  2. the Institute for Materials and Advanced Processes, University of Idaho, USA

    F. H. Froes

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For more information, contact F.G. Arcella, Aeromet, 7623 Anagram Drive, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344; (612) 974-1800; fax (612) 974-1801; e-mail info@aerometcorp.com.

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Arcella, F.G., Froes, F.H. Producing titanium aerospace components from powder using laser forming. JOM 52, 28–30 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-000-0028-x

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