Superalloy Joining Research Facilities

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The following are links to research facilities with efforts in the joining of superalloys.
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GROUP | RESEARCH FACILITY | WEBLINK | DESCRIPTION | |
Materials Joining Group (includes S. A. David & J. M. Vitek) | Oak Ridge National Lab | Launch Website | The group's projects range from the fundamental aspects of welding, including modeling of processes to applied technology.  Expertise includes residual stress measurements, weldability testing and characterization, process & filler metal development, friction stir welding and brazing of metals to ceramics. | |
Materials Division - Advanced Metallics Group (includes Frank Ritzert) | NASA Glenn Research Center | Launch Website | The Advanced Metallics Branch has expertise in microstructural characterization, processing (including joining), property measurement, material selection and life prediction.  Facilities for welding and joining include a resistance spot and projection welder, gas tungsten arc welder, gas purged and vacuum purged welding chambers, furnace brazing system and hot press diffusion welding system. | |
Materials Joining Experts | Edison Welding Insitute | Launch Website | EWI is an engineering and technology organization in North America dedicated to the research and development of materials joining. They provide materials joining assistance, contract research, consulting services and training to the aerospace, automotive, government, energy and chemical, heavy manufacturing, medical and electronics industries. | |
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