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Re: Rhetorical post# 1443

Friday, 03/25/2016 9:02:56 PM

Friday, March 25, 2016 9:02:56 PM

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NASA fabrication of TALOS?

one of the groups on the TALOS collaboration list is NASA Langley

I think these details are relevant:

From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langley_Research_Center

Electron beam freeform fabrication (EBF³)[edit]
The EBF³ process produces structural metallic parts with immense strength, and useful in performing repairs in remote locations. Additionally, the ability to build functionally graded, unitized parts directly from CAD data offers enhanced performance in numerous applications. Recently, LaRC has become home to this new type of machining process, which is used by their new room-sized electron-emitting device, which uses a High Frequency 42 kW, X-ray emitting electron gun (similar to Cathode Ray Tubes), which quickly melts either aluminum or titanium wire (positioned by dual independent wire feeders) into the desired 3-dimensional metallic parts with a material strength comparable to that of wrought products. The machine's deposition rate is 150 in³/h (690 mm³/s), equivalent to its plastic-fabricating counterpart. Metallic parts are also built directly from CAD without molds or tools, leaving the end product with absolutely no porosity. Other properties include:

6-axis positioning
Heated or cooled platen
1×10-6 torr vacuum capability (needed for the high power Electron beam gun)
72 × 24 × 24 inch build envelope
Power efficiency in excess of 90%
Near 100% feedstock efficiency
Can deposit reflective materials not processable with lasers
Potential portable EBF³ system (Under Development)
Potential Fabrication & repair from the plants to the planets
Research assistance for developing large scale fabrication in space

Overall, Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication is a layer-additive technique that offers potential for improvements in cost, weight, and performance to enhance mission success for aircraft, launch vehicles, and spacecraft.
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