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ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FOR NET SHAPE MANUFACTURING

“Net shape technology seeks the best way to shape
 a given material into useful parts”

The ERC/NSM was established in May 1986 to conduct engineering research and education in manufacturing processes. The Center is an intellectual partnership between:

 The National Science Foundation

The Ohio State University

Over 30 Member Manufacturing Companies

Mission Statement

  • Conduct scientifically challenging and industrially relevant research and development in Net Shape Manufacturing processes, tooling and machinery.
     
  • Educate and train students in manufacturing engineering, so that they can obtain highly satisfying jobs in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Strategy

  • Simultaneous consideration of product and process design, and
     
  • Close cooperation with industry and benchmarking with other national and international centers of excellence in manufacturing.

Organization

The ERC/NSM is divided into five areas of excellence.(Please see the sidebar on our homepage):

    I. Precision Forging

    II. Stamping / Sheet Metal Forming

    III. Tube Hydroforming

    IV. High Performance Machining and Die/Mold Manufacturing

    V. Education and Training

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      Engineering Research Center for Net Shape Manufacturing
      The Ohio State University
      1971 Neil Avenue, Baker Systems Room 339
      Columbus, OH 43210-1271
      USA
      Phone: (614) 292-9267 Fax: (614) 292 7219
      http://www.ercnsm.org

Administration:

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