Sciaky Launches New Video Featuring First Commercially Available
Direct Manufacturing (DM) Solution
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a world-renowned supplier of electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding systems, launched a new video that shows how manufacturers can save money and boost productivity by utilizing Sciaky’s Direct Manufacturing (DM) solution.
Sciaky’s DM solution is the first commercially-available, large-scale, fully-programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts. The solution utilizes Sciaky’s state-of-the art Electron Beam Direct Manufacturing (EBDM) technology to produce functional prototypes and production parts at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. Starting with a 3D model from a CAD program, Sciaky’s fully-articulated, moving electron beam gun deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range up to 200 cubic inches per hour. With a light alloy, such as Titanium, this translates to a real-time deposition rate of 40 pounds per hour. A wide range of engineering alloys are compatible with the DM process and are readily available in the form of welding wire from an existing supply base. These include, but are not limited to, stainless steels, Cobalt alloys, Nickel alloys, Copper Nickel alloys, Tantalum, as well as many other high-value materials.
To watch Sciaky’s new DM solution video, click here!
Sciaky to Feature First Commercially-Available, Large-Scale AM Solution at 2010 International Conference on Additive Manufacturing
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a world-renowned supplier of electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding systems, will demonstrate how manufacturers can save money
and boost productivity by utilizing Sciaky’s groundbreaking Additive Manufacturing (AM) solution (which is also referred to as Direct Manufacturing) at the 2010 International Conference on Additive Manufacturing.
Sciaky’s AM solution is the first commercially-available, large-scale, fully-programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts. The solution utilizes Sciaky’s state-of-the art electron beam freeform fabrication (EBFFF) welding technology to produce functional prototypes and production parts at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. Starting with a 3D model from a CAD program, Sciaky’s fully-articulated, moving electron beam gun deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of metal per hour, depending on the material and application.
The International Conference on Additive Manufacturing takes place July 7-8, 2010 at the Holywell Park Conference Centre at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s only conferences focused solely on the application of ‘end use parts,’ made using layer manufacturing technologies. Hosted by the distinguished “Additive Manufacturing Research Group,” the conference is attended by over 150 delegates and speakers from around the world. The event provides a two day showcase of invited speakers, including the very best in both academic AM research activity and commercial AM applications. The event also plays host to a parallel technology and materials exhibition supported by leading AM systems vendors exclusively for conference delegates.
“The AM Conference is an excellent forum to showcase Sciaky’s recent advances in large scale Additive Manufacturing technology,” said Mike Riesen, General Manager of Sciaky, Inc. “We look forward to sharing our knowledge and progress with other leaders at the forefront of AM technology.”
Sciaky to Feature Exclusive Direct Manufacturing Process at Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a world-renowned supplier of electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding systems, will show how manufacturers can save money and boost productivity by utilizing Sciaky’s exclusive Direct Manufacturing (DM) process at the 15th Annual Beijing Essen
Sciaky will be in Booth W1138
at New China Internationa Exhibition Centre Beijing, China May 27-30, 2010
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Welding & Cutting Fair. The event is being held at the New China International Exhibition Centre in Beijing May 27-30, 2010.
Sciaky’s DM process provides the first fully programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts. The process utilizes Sciaky’s state-of-the art electron beam welding technology to produce functional prototypes and production parts at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. Starting with a 3D model from a CAD program, Sciaky’s fully-articulated, moving electron beam gun deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete. Depending on the part being manufactured
, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of metal per hour.
“Knowing that the manufacturing industry in China has a profound impact on the global economy, this is a terrific forum to share the latest process breakthroughs in DM Technology,” said Mike Riesen, General Manager of Sciaky, Inc. “Sciaky is looking forward to the Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair.”
Sciaky’s DM experts will be on hand to answer questions at the Beijing Essen Welding & Cutting Fair in booth W1138.
Sciaky to Feature Exclusive Direct Manufacturing (DM) Solutions at AeroMat 2010
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a world-renowned supplier of electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding systems, will show how aerospace manufacturers can save money and boost productivity by utilizing Sciaky’s exclusive Direct Manufacturing (DM) solutions at the AeroMat 2010 Conference and Exposition. The
Visit us in Booth 312 at Aeromat 2010
June 21-24
Meydenbauer Center Bellevue, Washington
event, which is held at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington June 21-24, is the leading materials conference and exposition for aerospace materials engineers, structural engineers and designers. Sciaky’s DM solutions are the first fully programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts. They utilize state-of-the art electron beam welding technology to produce functional prototypes, even manufactured parts, at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. All manufacturers have to do is upload their part from their CAD program to Sciaky’s programmable control system. From there, Sciaky’s electron beam gun takes over and deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of metal per hour.
“The aerospace industry is always exploring new ways to improve design and manufacturing processes,” said Mike Riesen, General Manager of Sciaky, Inc. “AeroMat is an excellent venue for Sciaky to share recent process breakthroughs in DM Technology, as well as discuss applications with engineers, designers and end users.”
Sciaky’s DM experts will be on hand at AeroMat to answer questions in Booth #312.
Sciaky to Unveil New Direct Manufacturing Technology at FABTECH 2009
Chicago, Illinois – Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and world-renowned supplier of electron beam, advanced arc and resistance welding systems, will reveal how manufactures can save money and boost efficiency with Sciaky’s exclusive approach to Direct Manufacturing (DM) at the 2009 FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM. The event, which is held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois November 15-18, is the largest metal forming, fabricating and welding trade show in North America.
Sciaky’s DM process is the first fully programmable means of achieving near-net shape parts. It utilizes state-of-the art electron beam welding technology to produce functional prototypes, even manufactured parts, at a fraction of the cost of traditional manufacturing methods. All manufacturers have to do is simply upload their part from their CAD program to Sciaky’s programmable control system. From there, Sciaky’s electron beam gun takes over and deposits metal, layer by layer, until the part is complete. Depending on the part being manufactured, deposition rates can range from 15 to 40 pounds of metal per hour, or higher.
“Sciaky is proud to bring our exclusive DM solution to this year’s FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show, including METALFORM,” said Scott Phillips, president of Sciaky, Inc. “Whether it’s through our innovative welding systems, or our reliable contract welding services, Sciaky can meet nearly any fabrication need.”
Automotive Industries features Sciaky's Direct Manufacturing Process in Article
Direct Manufacturing is the focus of an article in Automotive Industries in which Scott Phillips, President of Sciaky, Inc., talks about the tremendous advantages and cost-saving benefits of this process. Direct Manufacturing (DM), once considered out of reach, is now a reality.
Are you ready to find out how Sciaky’s exclusive DM technology can help you in your fabricating process? See a demonstration of our exclusive technology on display at the FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, November 15-18, 2009, booth #39053.
National Veterans Expo - July 20-23, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV
Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) - a veteran-owned small business - will be exhibiting at the 5th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference & Expo July 20-23, 2009, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Representatives from all of the PSI subsidiaries (Mountain Optech, Beaver Aerospace and Defense, PSI Repair Services, Talon Technical, Sciaky, and Evana Automation) will be in attendance. Please stop by Exhibit Booth #426 to see how the PSI family of companies can provide set aside solutions for your procurement needs.
The Fabricator features Sciaky's EBFFF Process in Article
Sciaky's Electron Beam Free Form Fabrication process is the focus of an article appearing in The Fabricator's May/June 2007 issue. This time- and money-saving process of building components and fabricating metal is attracting attention from a variety of industries, including aerospace and manufacturing. Sciaky is once again at the forefront of development of electron beam welding equipment. Find out more - Click here to read the article...
NASA Contract for New Electron Beam (EB) Gun and Controls
For many years, Sciaky has been a leader in the development and production of electron beam welding equipment.Sciaky has designed and built Low Voltage, High Voltage, fixed, and moving electron beam gun systems that continue to operate successfully in many of the aerospace, nuclear and automotive industries. Sciaky has been actively pursuing the development of small, low-power gun assemblies for the EBFFF process to complement our robust high-power welding gun designs.
Sciaky currently has a contract in place with NASA Langley Research Center for a new electron beam gun system to be used with the EBFFF process.The new moveable EB gun will be incorporated in an electron beam freeform fabrication system that will be flown on a microgravity research aircraft and, potentially, in space.Due to the criticality for minimized weight and portability of the system, Sciaky will work closely with NASA engineers to provide the new gun with supporting hardware, such as low voltage and high voltage power supplies, controllers, and cables to provide a target weight of 100 pounds.
All support hardware (including required controllers and power supplies), shall be rack-mountable. Connections between support hardware and electron beam gun shall be designed to allow quick disconnect and reconnect for enhanced portability, but have locking connectors to prevent inadvertent disconnection as a result of external vibrations from the zero gravity aircraft.
EBeam 20/20 Profiler: Quality Control for Electron Beam Welding
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is partnering with Sciaky, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois, to develop and commercialize its electron beam diagnostic tool. Under this commericalization effort, the diagnosic hardware will be referred to by its commercial name, EBeam 20/20 Profiler. The diagnostic tool was designed to be used in any conventional electron beam welding machine without modifying the welder. Its hardware is compact, weighing less than 2.5 lbs., and has no moving parts.
In the past, reproducing beams was essentially an art that depended on the experience of the welder operator. Similarly, precise beam parameters can for the first time be transferred from machine to machine. The LLNL diagnostic opens new avenues for designing improved electron beam welding guns, and understanding the interactions of electron beams and various materials. Data from the profiler can be fed into computer models to generate the most accurate simulations yet of electron beam welds.
The diagnostic tool consists of an enhanced modified Faraday cup and computer tomography software, which offer the first rapid means of analyzing intense electron beams. Such beams are frequently used
Developed by LLNL, the EBeam diagnostic, originally developed for internal use of the DOE complex, will be commercialized in partnership with Sciaky, Inc. the new product, EBeam 20/20 Profiler will be integrated into Sciaky's new generation of welder. in addition, the hardware will be modified to withstand the operating conditions of industrial welders.
in high-value welds in the nuclear and in high-value welds in the nuclear and aerospace manufacturing sectors. The tool provides data on the beam’s focus and power density distribution in real time.With this essential quality control information, electron beams can be precisely reproduced on the same machine. Sciaky intends to integrate the EBeam 20/20 Profiler into Sciaky’s next generation of automated welding units.
The LLNL diagnostic allowed the user to: 1) quantify the power density distribution, 2) determine the sharp focus of the electron beam, and 3) correlate weld machine settings with beam properties and ultimately the welds themselves.All of the capabilities enhance a critical need for quality assurance in high value welds.
The new partnership between Sciaky and LLNL is intended to develop the EBeam 20/20 Profiler, a commercially available tool which will be integrated into Sciaky’s new generation of welders. The robustness of the hardware will be increased to withstand the operating conditions of industrial welders.
NADCAP Accreditation Places Sciaky into Prime List of Electron Beam Contract Welding Service Providers
Service Industries, has received Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program) certification for its electron beam (EB) welding services.
The company has committed more than 10,000 square feet to its welding bay that includes four electron beam welding machines, an Acuweld 1000 advanced arc welding system, several resistance welding machines, plus a complete testing and evaluation laboratory. This allows the company to provide a full range of options, from welding to complete part production.
Sciaky's VX-300 welding chamber is the largest EB contract welding facility in the U.S. The machine can accommodate large parts, up to 22ft. in length and uses high-powered EB welding guns, up to 42kW. Projects can be of any size, from pilot production runs requiring quick turn-around to multi-year production programs.
The company offers manufacturing capabilities for part preparation, fixture design and building, pre-and post-weld machining. Additional operations such as heat-treating and non-destructive testing can be accommodated.
Nadcap is a quality assurance standard developed by a committee representing prime contractors, suppliers and government agencies involved in the aerospace and defense industries throughout the world.
Sciaky, certified ISO9001/AS9100, is a world-renowned manufacturer of electron beam, resistance and arc welding systems for the aerospace, manufacturing and commercial markets.
