Friction Stir Deposition
Rapid net-shape deposition of high-performance structures
- Replacement/Repair of parts in service (naval ships, remote bases, etc.)
- Component repair
- Alternatives for forgings and castings (rings, domes, and other long-lead-time components)
- Monolithic pressure vessels
- Seamless Parts Ranging from Rings and Plates to Large Pressure Vessels
- Enabling Customized Designs not Possible or Feasible with Conventional Methods