Ultrasonic additive manufacturing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000399",
  "term": "Ultrasonic additive manufacturing",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A hybrid additive manufacturing process that combines ultrasonic welding with traditional subtractive machining. Thin layers of metal foil are ultrasonically welded together, and then a CNC mill shapes the part after each layer or group of layers. This low-temperature process is capable of embedding sensitive components within solid metal structures.",
  "abbreviation": "UAM",
  "synonyms": [
    "Ultrasonic Consolidation",
    "UC"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/ultrasonic-additive-manufacturing/"
}