Laser Disposition -- Mass Flow Sensor
Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Major
Mechanical Engineering
Research Advisor
Liou, Frank W.
Sparks, Todd E.
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funding Source
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience
Abstract
3D printing has been able to capture the imagination of many, turning science fiction into reality. A more precocious element of 3D printing enables infinitesimal amounts of metal powder and a high powered laser to fabricate a part. This project is concerned with the designing, optimization and signal analysis of an optical systems to measure the flow rate of the metal powder involved with printing such a part. Implications include increased control during fabrication and a more complex, diverse range of manufacturing capabilities.
Biography
George Holmes is a diverse student that has become engaged on all levels of the undergraduate experience. He is the President of Black Man’s Think Tank, Membership Intake Chair for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., and student representative for the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee. After graduating in December of 2015 George will pursue a Ph.D. at Missouri S&T. He has ambitions of one day starting his own business in engineering related industries and fostering a passion for engineering in future generations.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
St. Pat's B
Presentation Date
15 Apr 2015, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
Laser Disposition -- Mass Flow Sensor
St. Pat's B
3D printing has been able to capture the imagination of many, turning science fiction into reality. A more precocious element of 3D printing enables infinitesimal amounts of metal powder and a high powered laser to fabricate a part. This project is concerned with the designing, optimization and signal analysis of an optical systems to measure the flow rate of the metal powder involved with printing such a part. Implications include increased control during fabrication and a more complex, diverse range of manufacturing capabilities.
