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.
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Coordinateur
3001 Heverlee
Belgique
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Participants (11)
63105 Eskilstuna
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38402 Saint-martin-d'heres
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DE7 4QU Ikeston (Derbyshire)
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Shannon
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72488 Sigmaringen
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263 83 Hoeganaes
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38402 Saint-martin-d'heres
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2540 Grenchen
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10587 Berlin
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NG7 2RD Nottingham
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89522 Heidenheim
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