NASA Cuts Rocket Thrust Chamber Weight Over 40% by Eliminating Joints
More than 40% is an unusually large mass reduction for mature rocket propulsion hardware. NASA achieved that reported reduction in…
additive-manufacturing
America Makes Selects 25 Teams to Standardize Metal Additive Supplier Qualification
A repeatable metal additive manufacturing process requires more than a capable machine. Production managers must control the process, document how…
GE Aerospace Links Powder, Machines and Inspection to Stabilize GE9X Blade Production
A GE9X low-pressure turbine blade begins as more than a digital geometry file. Its production depends on titanium aluminide powder…