Hybrid Manufacturing: Integrating Additive and Subtractive Processes

EasyChair Preprint 14214

Abstract

Hybrid manufacturing, which integrates additive and subtractive processes, represents a significant advancement in the field of manufacturing technologies. This approach combines the benefits of additive manufacturing (AM), such as design flexibility and material efficiency, with the precision and surface finish capabilities of subtractive processes like milling or turning. By leveraging these complementary strengths, hybrid manufacturing systems can produce complex geometries that would be difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional methods alone.

The integration of these processes within a single machine or system offers numerous advantages, including reduced lead times, lower production costs, and the ability to work with a wide range of materials. Additionally, hybrid manufacturing allows for the creation of functionally graded materials and the repair or modification of existing components, making it a versatile solution in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical.

Keyphrases: Integrating Additive, Subtractive Processes, hybrid manufacturing

@booklet{EasyChair:14214,
  author    = {Favour Olaoye and Abram Gracias and Peter Broklyn},
  title     = {Hybrid Manufacturing: Integrating Additive and Subtractive Processes},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14214},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}