E-BEAMING - Electron BEAM weldIng for Next Generation e-motors
Lead Participant:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
Abstract
The E-BEAMING project is an innovative initiative aimed at transforming the manufacturing of stators, a critical component of electric machines.
E-BEAMING brings together industry leaders Ford Motor Company, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), and the world-class RTO Warwick Manufacturing Group to develop right-first-time technology for joining hairpin windings in the next generation of e-motors.
The project focuses on demonstrating the effectiveness of Electron Beam Welding (EBW) for hairpin windings, extending the lifespan of EBW systems using LaB6 cathodes, and integrating an in-situ, non-destructive, X-Ray-based quality monitoring system.
E-BEAMING brings together industry leaders Ford Motor Company, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE), and the world-class RTO Warwick Manufacturing Group to develop right-first-time technology for joining hairpin windings in the next generation of e-motors.
The project focuses on demonstrating the effectiveness of Electron Beam Welding (EBW) for hairpin windings, extending the lifespan of EBW systems using LaB6 cathodes, and integrating an in-situ, non-destructive, X-Ray-based quality monitoring system.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | £579,707 | £ 202,897 |
Participant |
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| AQUASIUM TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | £348,163 | £ 174,082 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | £129,989 | £ 129,989 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Dimitrios Chantzis (Project Manager) |