Technology Innovation (Page 4)

EWI and CWB Group are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance that will combine EWI’s capabilities in developing new materials joining technologies and related services with CWB’s tools and programs that support the application of those technologies on the factory floor. This unique alliance between two of the world’s most respected organizations...

Laser powder bed fusion is being used with increasing frequency in manufacturing operations. Some L-PBF materials, however, are still prone to stress and cracking. EWI has created a new “laser stirring” technique that improves results in some of the most common L-PBF alloys including SS316L, Ti-6Al-4V, and Ni718. The results are discussed in Effect of...

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...