HAMMER Time September 7, 2023- guest speaker
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Guest Speaker David Furrer, Dr.-Eng., FASM
Title: “Traditional Blacksmithing to Modern Computer Controlled Hammers and Hybrid Processing”
Abstract: An overview of traditional forging methods will be reviewed, including the pros and cons. Introduction of Industry-4.0 approaches for computer controlled hammers, modeling and simulation for location-specific component design and hybrid approaches to enable more efficient methods for future component manufacture will be discussed.
David Furrer, Dr.-Eng., FASM
Principal Technical Fellow and Discipline Lead – Materials and Processes
Pratt & Whitney | Propulsion and Materials Technology
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