New approach to the manufacture of complex shaped parts

Objectif

The proposed project aims to develop an innovative approach to the production of low- cost, complex-shaped engineering components. Industrial sectors, particularly automotive, are continually seeking to reduce manufacturing costs. A preferred route that minimises wastage of raw materials is the near-net shaping, powder metallurgy process. However, PM is incapable of producing complex shapes unless the parts are machined after sintering. This is always expensive due to the hardness of the heat-treated materials demanding careful machining procedures. The proposed research aims to develop effective techniques for machining powder compacts before sintering. This will require novel approaches to powder pressing, clamping, machining procedures, tooling and lubrication but success will be rewarded by significant savings in time, materials, tools and, therefore, cost.

Champ scientifique

• ingénierie et technologie › génie mécanique › tribologie › lubrification
• ingénierie et technologie › génie mécanique › ingénierie de fabrication › fabrication soustractive
• ingénierie et technologie › ingénierie des materiaux › métallurgie

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Thème(s)

• 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation

Appel à propositions

Data not available

Régime de financement

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinateur

KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN

Adresse

2,kasteelpartk Arenberg, 44
3001 Heverlee
Belgique

Participants (11)

ASSA A.B.

Suède

Adresse

Kungsgatan 71
63105 Eskilstuna

CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE

France

Adresse

Rue De La Physique 101, Enspg
38402 Saint-martin-d'heres

EGA SINTER LTD

United Kingdom

Adresse

Low's Lane
DE7 4QU Ikeston (Derbyshire)

ELEMENT SIX LIMITED

Irlande

Adresse

Shannon Airport
Shannon

Liens

GOTTLIEB GUEHRING KG

Allemagne

Adresse

12,winterlinger Str. 12
72488 Sigmaringen

HOEGANAES AB

Suède

Adresse

263 83 Hoeganaes

INSTITUT NATIONAL POLYTECHNIQUE DE GRENOBLE

France

Adresse

101,rue De La Physique 101 Domaine Universitaire
38402 Saint-martin-d'heres

PLATIT ADVANCED COATINGS SYSTEMS SWISS MADE AG

Suisse

Adresse

Moosstrasse 68
2540 Grenchen

TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAET BERLIN*

Allemagne

Adresse

Pascalstrasse 8-9
10587 Berlin

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

United Kingdom

Adresse

University Park
NG7 2RD Nottingham

VOITH TURBO GMBH AND CO KG

Allemagne

Adresse

Alexanderstrasse 2, Marktbereich Schiene
89522 Heidenheim