In August of 2009, Third Wave Systems completed a first round of research investigating the feasibility of implementing high performance machining to nickel alloys. Efforts were conducted over the last six months and utilized both AdvantEdge FEM and Production Module 3D software to improve nickel machining processes.
Experienced benefits of the nickel machining research include:
- Identified high opportunity machining process operating envelopes
- Reduced per part cost of nickel-based components
- Mass production of components through high material removal rate machining
- Eliminated need for expensive capital equipment investment
Included in research efforts to demonstrate high performance machining practices on nickel alloys was a proprietary exercise that reduced cutting forces by 15% and specific cutting energy by 30%. Using a newly-created and validated Inconel 718 material model within TWS' software to simulate and optimize the machining of an aerospace component, Third Wave Systems was able to significantly increase overall material removal rates over the industry baseline.
TWS hopes to continue efforts to explore improved nickel machining in the future. To learn more about how your company can gain access to future research information, check out our industry consortiums.
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