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HAMMER Time September 7, 2023- guest speaker

All dates for this event occur in the past.

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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