Steel composites for high efficiency components in affordable systems

Objective

This project will develop the required technology to produce demonstrator components from a novel lightweight stainless steel. Advanced powder metallurgy and near net shape forging techniques will be used to control the distribution of ceramic particles within a stainless steel matrix. This in turn will allow the production of components that exhibit a unique combination of physical and mechanical properties. A high strength and stiffness, will be combined with a reduced density and improved resistance to corrosion and wear. Advanced joining and machining techniques will also be developed. The project will provide the European aerospace and automotive industries with a significant technological advantage. Support will also be given to EU policies in transport, employment, economics and finance. The consortium comprises of 8 partners from 4 EU countries.

Programme(s)

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

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-5. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : materials and their technologies for production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies in the steel field

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

QINETIQ LIMITED

Address

Cody Technology Park, Ively Road, Room 2008, A7 Bu
GU14 0LX Farnborough
United Kingdom

Participants (7)

AEROSPACE METAL COMPOSITES LTD.

United Kingdom

Address

Rae Road 1
GU14 6XE Farnborough

AUBERT ET DUVAL

France

Address

Rue De Villiers
63770 Les Ancizes

BODYCOTE H.I.P. LIMITED

United Kingdom

Address

Hulley Road, Hurdsfield
SK10 2SG Macclesfield

CENTRO SVILUPPO MATERIALI SPA

Italy

Address

Via Di Castel Romano 100/102
00128 Roma

GIE EADS CCR

France

Address

Rue Pasteur 12
92152 Suresnes

GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED

United Kingdom

Address

Stratford Road, Shirley
B90 4LA Solihull,west Midlands

METSO POWDERMET AB

Sweden

Address

Brukskontoret
735 21 Surahammer