Low force friction welding, the robust joining process that combines friction welding and an external heat source, has been validated for metals including steels, aluminum alloys, copper, and more. Recent studies have demonstrated its great potential for titanium alloys as well. Application of Low Force Friction Welding to a Ti-6AL-4V Alloy, written by EWI Senior […]
Read MoreEWI Titanium Weld Color Inspection Kit The Titanium Weld Color Inspection Kit from EWI provides fabricators of titanium with a high quality, comprehensive tool for performing weld color inspection as part of their weld quality assurance process. The kit is commonly deployed for visual inspection of titanium weldments across all industries, including defense, aerospace, chemical […]
Read MoreWe have had recent interest in looking at methods to join thermoplastics and thermoset composites to titanium from both the aerospace and medical communities. Generally, thermoset composites have higher temperature resistance than thermoplastic materials and must be bonded because they do not melt. Thermoplastic materials are easier to mold and will flow when heated. Therefore […]
Read MoreThe EWI Titanium Weld Color Inspection Kit – now considered the standard for visual inspection of titanium welds across all industries – has been upgraded to include new high definition color inspection cards. The redesigned card set was created using a new photographic technique which renders a more realistic, “truer” color image than that of […]
Read MoreLaser Processing of Titanium Brian Victor | Applications Engineer, Laser Processing Fuel efficiency is driving the use of titanium and other light-weight materials in new aerospace applications. Due to fluctuating titanium costs and stricter buy-to-fly requirements, alternatives to forged or billet-machined components are becoming more attractive. Alternatives such as laser welding and laser additive manufacturing […]
Read MoreThe Additive Manufacturing Consortium (AMC), operated by EWI, is pleased to announce its 2025 research portfolio, which includes two continuations and two new projects: The goal of the AMC is to support and accelerate the manufacturing readiness of metal additive manufacturing technologies. Members meet quarterly to discuss advances in AM, progress on consortium projects, and future topics […]
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Success in consumer electronics manufacturing requires tight design-to-market timelines, streamlined production processes, and minimized costs. Understanding the interdependencies of these elements can make or break a new product. EWI helps companies develop consumer electronics manufacturing solutions and efficiently adopt them. We apply our cross-industry experience and process expertise to address your unique challenges in complex […]
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In medical device manufacturing, shrinking development timelines and budgets are at odds with simultaneous requests for improved product performance and functionality. How can you get your products to market faster and more reliably? EWI’s expertise in manufacturing technology for medical products includes battery development, welding of dissimilar and unique materials, polymer processing, nondestructive testing, and […]
Read MoreResistance-based sintering is a highly effective method for consolidating metal powders that combines the use of axial pressure with a flowing, high-intensity current without the need for atmospheric chambers. EWI began developing this technique a couple of years ago in an effort to replace spark plasma sintering. Our team made use of its considerable resistance […]
Read MorePredicting AM Part Performance An EWI Webinar August 11, 2021 1:00 – 2:00pm EDT This event has passed, so a registration link is no longer available. In additive manufacturing (AM), post-processing steps are just as crucial to the success of the final product as the build itself. EWI has developed a new performance prediction model […]
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