SAMULET Project 5: Processing Advanced Materials (Resubmission)

Lead Research Organisation: University of Strathclyde
Department Name: Design Manufacture and Engineering Man

Abstract

See lead application (ref H765509)
 
Description The project analysed different aspects of tooling and material flow in superplastic forming of titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V. The tool analysis used finite element modelling of stress changes caused by varying mechanical and thermal loads. Another aspect of the project was material related and encompassed FE simulation of SPF processes and die-material interaction due to die corrosion and lubrication. The research findings helped identify the most promising tool materials and provided recommendation for SPF parameters.
Exploitation Route Companies involved in superplastic forming of aerospace components made of Ti-6Al-4V can benefit from in depth analysis of tooling and the process.
Sectors Aerospace

Defence and Marine
 
Description Joint research with LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY 
Organisation Loughborough University
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution University of Strathclyde researchers worked on this project with researchers from LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Start Year 2009
 
Description Joint research with SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY 
Organisation University of Sheffield
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution University of Strathclyde researchers worked on this project with researchers from SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY
Start Year 2009
 
Description Joint research with University of Birmingham 
Organisation University of Birmingham
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution University of Strathclyde researchers worked on this project with researchers from University of Birmingham
Start Year 2009
 
Description Joint research with University of Southampton 
Organisation University of Southampton
Country United Kingdom 
Sector Academic/University 
PI Contribution University of Strathclyde researchers worked on this project with researchers from University of Southampton
Start Year 2009