Modern Manufacturing Processes for Aircraft Materials

Modern Manufacturing Processes for Aircraft Materials presents a detailed review of advanced manufacturing processes exclusively used for aircraft materials including metals, polymers, and composites. Advanced manufacturing methods are discussed as well as recent non-conventional manufacturing methods for aircraft-specific materials. Key important processes that are discussed include additive manufacturing for both polymeric and metallic materials, electrical discharge machining, laser welding, electron beam welding, and micro-machining. In addition to the theoretical discussion, various examples of case studies are presented from reputable research centers, and institutes. Modern Manufacturing Processes for Aircraft Materials will be a valuable reference resource for academic researchers, materials scientists, and industrial engineers working in manufacturing of advanced materials for the aircraft industry. Provides detailed explanation of modern manufacturing processes used in the aircraft industry Covers additive manufacturing both for polymeric and metallic materials, electrical discharge machining, laser welding, electron beam welding, and micro-machining Explains manufacturing operations for not only metallic materials but also polymers and composites