Laser Cleaning/Ablation as a Novel Tool in Aerospace Manufacturing
This presentation explores how laser technology has become the preferred method for mass manufacturing, focusing on its role in laser cleaning/ablation processes. Lasers have revolutionized manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul practices, particularly in achieving thorough cleaning before coating or joining operations. By showcasing successful laser cleaning applications, the presentation highlights enhanced productivity, cost savings, and improved part quality, affirming lasers as a transformative force in manufacturing.
Dmitri L. Novikov, PhD – IPG Photonics
What to Consider When Setting up a 3D Laser Cutting System for Aluminum
This presentation will discuss what to consider when laser cutting aluminum. The focus will be on 3D cutting systems, but concepts will apply to flat sheet cutting as well. The key factors to be examined are laser power, gas type and pressure, nozzle technology, spot size, focus position and advanced beam forming technologies. Each of these will influence the performance of your system where the primary attributes are cutting speed, maximum material thickness, edge quality and heat affected zone. The type and thickness of aluminum along with the quality requirements of the final part will all be factors to consider for setting up a new cutting system or improving on an existing one.
Travis Stempky – TRUMPF Inc.
TRUMPF Inc.
Travis Stempky is the Head of Laser Applications for TRUMPF Inc. He manages a team of application engineers for laser welding, cutting, marking, micro processing, and laser metal deposition. He has been at TRUMPF for 7 years with previous roles as a Technology Specialist for welding. He has over 10 years of laser welding experience and has a bachelor’s degree in welding engineering technology from Ferris State University.
IPG Photonics
Dr. Novikov is Director of business development at IPG Photonics in the field of laser cleaning and laser ablation. Before that, Dmitri was a Technical Fellow at Pratt & Whitney, where he led the development of new and emerging manufacturing processes, laser-based machining, coating, cleaning, and additive manufacturing. Dr. Novikov published over 140 scientific papers in refereed journals and authored 36 patents.
Tracks: 3D/Additive, Automation, Cutting, Laser, Forming & Fabricating, Job Shop, Lean, Management, Marketing & Sales, Robotics, Smart Manufacturing, Stamping, Workforce Development
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Individual Sessions | $195 | $220 |
Workshops | $499 | $599 |
Best Value Full Conference (5-8 Sessions)
| $795 | $900 |
CCAI Finishing Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
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1 Session | $112.50 | $125 |
2 Sessions | $202.50 | $225 |
3 Sessions | $270 | $300 |
4-8 Sessions | $405 | $450 |
AWS Welding Conference | Member Price | Non-Member Price* |
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One-Hour Sessions (W7, W8) | FREE | FREE |
Two-Hour Sessions (W1, W2, W12, W13, W14) | $95 | $150 |
Weld-Ed Conference (W5) | $50 | $75 |
Half-Day Sessions (W3, W10, W15) | $345 | $430 |
Full-Day Sessions (W4, W6, W9, W11) | $565 | $665 |
Professional Program (W16) | $395 | $495 |
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