A Double-Diamond Approach towards Sustainable Manufacturing for Repair and Reduction of Waste
Lead Research Organisation:
Brunel University London
Department Name: Brunel Design School
Abstract
As agreed with AHRC please see the Case for Support attachment for the full application information.
Organisations
People |
ORCID iD |
| Eujin Pei (Principal Investigator) |
| Description | Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing or WAAM is more resource efficient as compared to CNC milling and Forging. WAAM is a cleaner process and causes less human toxicity than the other two processes due to less human contact. However, WAAM has a higher ecological burden compared to CNC Milling which is mostly coming from the use of Ar gas. WAAM reduces 27.5% materials waste than CNC milling for making the aerospace Blisk. Forging is suitable in mass production than merely produce a spare part on demand. |
| Exploitation Route | For other companies aiming to identify which manufacturing processes may contribute to environmental impact. |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Education,Manufacturing, including Industrial Biotechology |
| Description | Findings have been used as part of case-studies in teaching material, in particular for Design Processes and Design for Manufacture subjects. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2022 |
| Sector | Education |