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Laser Materials Processing in Aerospace and Precision Manufacturing

At the seminar and exhibition

Wednesday 27 April 2005

Rolls-Royce, Derby

The Learning and Development Centre was the venue for this exciting seminar and exhibition which attracted delegates from all around the UK and Europe

The workshop featured:

  • Technical presentations from experienced laser-processing experts as below

  • Exhibition comprising of 14 laser users, manufacturers and support organisations

  • Tour of the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Exhibition

  • Excellent networking opportunities

The programme was as follows:

Chair: Dave Tinker, Rofin-Baasel

08.30 Registration and Coffee
09.15 Welcome and Introduction to the Make it with Lasers Programme
Dave Tinker, Rofin-Baasel
09.25 Introduction to Lasers at Rolls-Royce
Paul Williams, Rolls-Royce
09.55 Applications of Laser Materials Processing in Precision Manufacturing
Neil Main, Micrometric Techniques
10.25 Introduction to Precision Cutting and Laser Drilling
Mo Naeem, GSI Lumonics
11.00 Break and Exhibition
11.30 An Introduction to Laser Deposition and Associated Opportunities
Rob Scudamore, TWI
11.55 The Business Case for Additive Manufacture
Jeff Allen, Rolls-Royce
12.20 Introduction to Laser Welding
Stewart Williams, BAE SYSTEMS
12.45 Lunch and Exhibition
13.45 Introduction to Laser Marking
Mike Batchelor, Rofin-Baasel
14.10 Precision Engineering using Diode Pumped Solid State Lasers
Paul Harrison, Powerlase
14.35 Open Forum and Discussion
15.00 Tour of the Heritage Trust Exhibition
15.30 Refreshments and Close

Contact: Abi Lowther
The Make It With LasersTM Programme Co-ordinator
TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB1 6AL, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 891162
Fax: +44 (0) 1223 890661
E-mail: miwl@twi.co.uk

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