Abstract:
An additive manufacturing system includes a cold spray system operable to accelerate a powdered material. In one embodiment, wherein the powdered material includes a ductile material. In the alternative or additionally thereto, the foregoing embodiment, includes wherein the powdered material is a copper alloy. In the alternative or additionally thereto, the foregoing embodiment includes, wherein the powdered material is an aluminum alloy.
Abstract:
A device and methods are provided for deep rolling. In one embodiment, a deep rolling tool for applying compressive stress with rolling elements includes a flexible fork having a base section and a plurality of fork arms and a plurality of rolling elements, wherein each rolling element is mounted to a fork arm with eccentric roller bushings, wherein each rolling element is mounted at the distal end of a fork arm, and wherein the rolling elements are configured to apply a compressive stress to articles received by the deep rolling tool.
Abstract:
A device and methods are provided for deep rolling. In one embodiment, a deep rolling tool for applying compressive stress with rolling elements includes a flexible fork having a base section and a plurality of fork arms and a plurality of rolling elements, wherein each rolling element is mounted to a fork arm with eccentric roller bushings, wherein each rolling element is mounted at the distal end of a fork arm, and wherein the rolling elements are configured to apply a compressive stress to articles received by the deep rolling tool.