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Additive manufacturing for the spare part management of classic cars
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The maintenance of older vehicles can be challenging since the supply of spare parts by the original equipment manufacturer is not guaranteed throughout the lifespan of a vehicle. Thus, there is a need ... -
Alpha case removal from titanium alloys by machining with tungsten carbide cutting tools
(Stellenbosch -- Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of titanium is rising steadily. This surge is due to the metal’s favourable biocompatibility, corrosion resistance and high specific strength. Despite the increasing demand, titanium production ... -
The development of a business model innovation framework from a value network perspective applied to the prospective cemented tungsten carbide additive manufacturing sector in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The adoption and implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies lead to numerous opportunities and challenges for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), which form an important part of the manufacturing ... -
The development of a decision support tool to assist manufacturing SMEs during adoption and exploitation of novel manufacturing technologies.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The efficacy of manufacturing and industrialization activities for improving the economic growth of developing countries has been proven over the last 25 years in countries such as China and India. ... -
Die sheet hydroforming of a complex shaped AA2024-W Aircraft skin panel – from concept to final component
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Blanks and press tools are traditionally manufactured by conceptualising a design based on knowledge and experience. Designs are compensated through a "trial-and-error” process until the ... -
The effects of machine parameters on the integrity of WC-Ni coatings deposited onto titanium parts with laser additive manufacturing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Part quality specifications are of the utmost importance within industries that include specialized applications, for instance the medical, aerospace, nautical and mining industries. Attributable to the ... -
Evaluating the effects of selective laser sintering processing parameters on the melt pool dimensions of tungsten carbide through numerical thermal modeling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The selective laser sintering (SLS) industry is a relatively novel industry within the broad spectrum of available additive manufacturing (AM) technologies. This layer wise processing technology has gained ... -
Performance evaluation of WC-12wt%Co as grinding wheel abrasive material by machining a titanium alloy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grinding has been the most common machining process for material removal in manufacturing for many decades. The process originated from the realization that harder materials have the ability to abrasively ...
