Objectif Current methods of fabrication involving welding usually result in significant welding distortion problems. Thin walled structures are particularly susceptible in the automotive, shipbuilding and aerospace industries. The cost and time required correcting for distortions can be significant (for example in Europe annual estimates are in excess of 100M). This results in reduced competitiveness and the creation of uneconomic designs, which are produced to compensate for anticipated distortions. Low Stress No Distortion (LSND) welding is currently a laboratory based technique for eliminating buckling distortions and reducing tensile residual stresses. It involves local cooling behind the welding torch restricting shrinkage of the weld. The benefits of using LSND include: elimination of rework, reduced fabrication costs, improved joint properties, lower residual stresses, increased manufacturability of lightweight components and a reduction in scrap and recycling requirements. Although highly advantageous, LSND has not been fully exploited, due to practical difficulties associated with process parameter optimisation and shielding of the cooling gas. The objective of this project is to conduct further research in LSND welding with the help of a research Fellow from China. The Fellow will conduct fundamental scientific research to address issues associated with industrialisation of the LSND technique. The project will involve training the Fellow in aspects related to the simulation of the welding process where there is local cooling from CO2 gas. The Fellow will also be trained in aspects of advanced welding equipment prototype manufacture by developing components of an industrial LSND device. The Fellow will also develop a novel shield for preventing cooling gases from contaminating the weld. LSND is already being conducted in the Third country by the Fellow and as such the host institution will develop new skills in LSND welding as a result of this Fellowship. Champ scientifique engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementwaste treatment processesrecyclingengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringnaval engineeringsea vessels Programme(s) FP6-MOBILITY - Human resources and Mobility in the specific programme for research, technological development and demonstration "Structuring the European Research Area" under the Sixth Framework Programme 2002-2006 Thème(s) MOBILITY-2.3R - Marie Curie Incoming International Fellowships (IIF), Re-integration phase Appel à propositions FP6-2004-MOBILITY-7 Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement IIF - Marie Curie actions-Incoming International Fellowships Coordinateur BEIJING AERONAUTICAL MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (BAMTRI) Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Baliqiao,Chaoyang district 863 BEIJING Chine Voir sur la carte Liens Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée