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Surface Engineering for Aerospace Applications
Organizers:
J. E. Pillers |
J. A. Henness |
J. Spruell |
Overview:
The fatigue and fretting life of highly stressed aerospace components is very sensitive to surface condition. Surface topography and residual stresses must be controlled to achieve optimum life. Recent research has identified a range of surface engineering technologies that can increase fatigue life, reduce sensitivity to surface damage and achieve significant reductions in life cycle cost. In this program, leading practitioners from industry, universities and research organizations will discuss all aspects of surface engineering and of thin film coatings methods used for improving structural performance through engineered residual stresses, or by combating friction and wear in all kinds of macroscale rolling, sliding, rotating, erosive, and cutting applications. Recent advances in application of beneficial compressive residual stresses, novel composite coatings, ion-beam and other surface treatment methods for enhanced performance will be covered. Champion: J. Pillers, The Boeing Company