Development of advanced surface engineering techniques for future aerospace transmissions

Objective

No summary available CONSENSUS REPORT PRIVATE 1. Clear, verifiable and realistic objectives within the scope and objectives of the programme Objectives clearly defined. Project aims at improving fatigue properties through advanced surface engineering. 2. Progress beyond the state of the art and innovative character Complete description of state of the art. Innovation lies in the combination of materials and technologies. Key mechanical and microstrucutal factors affecting fatigue are addressed. 3. Scientific and technological quality of the proposal Large experimental programme. Detailed description of work content and detailed deliverables. 4. Quality of management and competence of the partnershipMutidisciplinary approach involving partners having high scientific and technological level. Adequate management plan and well structured proposal. 5. European dimension and related benefits Interactive work will strenghten ties between European helicopter manufacturers and their suppliers. 6. Economic, industrial, safety, social & environmental impacts Economical benefits and safety impacts by increase of fatigue resistance. 7. Exploitation policy - consistency with corporate strategy of the industrial participants Adequate exploitation is ensured by the composition of the consortium. 8. Other remarks: e.g. Cost estimation 77.7-7- Z:phoenixx,,

Programme(s)

• FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3 - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies, 1994-1998

Topic(s)

• 030103 - Technologies for improved aircraft efficiency

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

GKN Westland Helicopters Ltd.

Address

Westland Works
BA20 2YB Yeovil
United Kingdom

Participants (12)

Agusta Un' Azienda Finmeccanica SpA

Italy

Address

Via Giovanni Agusta 520
21017 Cascina Costa Di Samarate Varese

Aubert et Duval

France

Address

41,Rue De Villiers 41
92200 Neuilly-sur-seine

EUROCOPTER S.A.S.

France

Address

Aeroport International Marseille
13725 Marignane

EUROPEAN AERONAUTICS DEFENSE AND SPACE COMPANY EADS GIE

France

Address

Boulevard De Montmorency 37
75781 Paris

FAG OEM und Handel AG

Germany

Address

30,Georg-sch¢fer-strasse 30
97419 Schweinfurt

HISPANO-SUIZA SA

France

Address

Boulevard Louis Seguin, 18
Colombes

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

United Kingdom

Address

Exhibition Road
SW7 2BX London

Lucas Ltd

United Kingdom

Address

Stafford Road Fordhouses
WV10 7EH Wolverhampton

RHP Bearings Ltd

United Kingdom

Address

Northern Road
NG24 2JF Newark

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Germany

Address

150,Universit¢tsstraãe 150
44780 Bochum

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

United Kingdom

Address

Elms Road, Edgbaston
B15 2TT Birmingham

ZF Luftfahrtechnik GmbH

Germany

Address

40,Adelheidstrasse 40
88046 Calden