Technical Working Group 1: Machining and Finishing February 4, 2014 Alex Kitt Applications Engineer.

Technical Working Group 1:Machining and Finishing

February 4, 2014Alex KittApplications Engineer

Buffalo Manufacturing Works

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Buffalo Manufacturing WorksDedicated to making Western New York a nationally-recognized hub of advanced manufacturing innovation

Facility Update

Technical Working Groups

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Technical Working Groups

Vision:Highly interactiveInformalCreativeRegularly meeting

Of industry & academic experts who: Share best practices Brainstorm ideas Realize value from one another's input

Machining & Finishing

Application Testing EvaluatingEmerging innovations in

fabrication technologies for:

Materials removal Cutting Finishing

February 4

Additive Manufacturing

Development Proof-testing Application Next-generation

additive manufacturing processes for:

Ceramics Metals Polymers Composites Additive/Subtractive

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Flexible Manufacturing

Simulating Developing TestingAgile automation and

controls solutions for:

Increased quality Increased processing

speed Reduced

manufacturing cost

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Materials & Testing

Applications Testing Manufacturing Modeling Expertise focused in the

areas of: non-metallic composite materials

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Technical Working Groups Schedule2/11/2015: 3D Printing2/18/2015: Flexible Manufacturing2/25/2015: Materials and Testing

All at 8:00 AM

Contact:Melanie [email protected]

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Emerging Trends in Machining

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Cryogenic Machining

Robotic Machining

The Hybridization Web

The Hybridization Web

The Hybridization Web

Electrochemical Magnetic Abrasive

Electrochemical Polishing:Passivation layer

Magnetic Abrasive:Very low MRR

Attractive Combination

K.B. Judal and Vinod Yadava. Int J Manufacturing Technology and Management 24, 142 (2013).

Technical Working Groups

Vision:Highly interactiveInformalCreativeRegularly meeting

Of industry & academic experts who: Share best practices Brainstorm ideas Realize value from one another's input

Thank youTHANK YOU

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