Dr. Chuankai Song

Dr. Chuankai Song is a Research Associate at OMIC R&D with a robust background in additive manufacturing gained during his Ph.D. studies at Oregon State University. He specialized in Mechanical Engineering, with minors in Materials Science and Industrial Engineering, and has extensively engaged in laser-based additive manufacturing technologies, including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) and Laser-Directed Energy Deposition (LDED).

While serving as a Ph.D. Research Assistant at the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Institute (ATAMI), Dr. Song was actively involved in research projects that significantly enhanced manufacturing efficiencies and material properties. He contributed to developing a hybrid process combining vapor-phase nanoparticle deposition with LPBF to produce tungsten-strengthened stainless steel, achieving a remarkable 16.6% increase in microhardness. Additionally, he played a key role in improving the structural integrity of Inconel 625 wire and GRCop-42 powder substrates through innovative bimetallic joint formation techniques using LDED. His contributions have led to substantial economic impacts, including a high-volume manufacturing process for stamped heat exchangers that saved $5.4 million annually and a cost-reduction strategy for microchannel heat exchangers that slashed expenses by up to 78%.

At OMIC R&D, Dr. Song is excited to leverage his expertise in material strengthening mechanisms and microstructure characterization in his research on the mechanical behavior of materials under cyclic loading in wire arc additive manufacturing. His goal is to continue contributing innovative solutions to the field, enhancing both the technology and its applications.