SAMULET; Project 4: Project 4.3.1: UFG Ti-6Al-4V for Low Temperature/High Productivity DB/SPF and Project 4.3.2: Hot-Die Forging of Titanium Alloys
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Manchester
Department Name: Mechanical Aerospace and Civil Eng
Abstract
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Publications
See T
(2015)
Effect of geometry measurements on characteristics of femtosecond laser ablation of HR4 nickel alloy
in Optics and Lasers in Engineering
Yue L
(2013)
Modeling and simulation of laser cleaning of tapered micro-slots with different temporal pulses
in Optics & Laser Technology
Yue L
(2012)
Multiphysics modelling and simulation of dry laser cleaning of micro-slots with particle contaminants
in Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
Marimuthu S
(2013)
Numerical Simulation of Excimer Laser Cleaning of Film and Particle Contaminants
in Journal of Heat Transfer
Molchan I
(2013)
Effect of surface morphology changes of Ti-6Al-4V alloy modified by laser treatment on GDOES elemental depth profiles
in J. Anal. At. Spectrom.
Yue L
(2012)
Material morphological characteristics in laser ablation of alpha case from titanium alloy
in Applied Surface Science
See T
(2014)
Laser abrading of carbon fibre reinforced composite for improving paint adhesion
in Applied Physics A
| Description | 1) Laser cleaning technology for aero-engine fan blade production (passed the Rolls-Royce qualification). 2) Laser cleaning technology for diffusion bonding (BAE Aeroplane Product Manufacturing) - passed the company production quality standard. 3) Scientific knowledge on laser beam interactions with various industrial contaminants and aerospace materials, resulting in a modelling tool for laser cleaning (used by BAE Systems for product evaluation) 4) A novel in-process monitoring system for laser cleaning processed, practically used by Rolls-Royce for aero-engine production. |
| Exploitation Route | 1. Industry deployments. 2. Spinout |
| Sectors | Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
| Description | The in-process monitoring system developed in the project has been deployed by Rolls-Royce for aero-engine manufacture during laser cleaning. The in-proces monitoring technique developed in the project has been deployed by Rolls-Royce plc for aero-engine production during laser cleaning. Beneficiaries: Rolls-Royce plc Contribution Method: The project developed and demonstrated an in-process quality monitoring technique for laser cleaning in collaboration with Rolls-Royce and BAE System. The modelling tool developed in the project has been used by BAE System for the evaluation of lasers for taking up the laser cleaning technology in the company. Beneficiaries: BAE Sysems Contribution Method: The project developed a user friendly modelling tool for laser cleaning process |
| First Year Of Impact | 2012 |
| Sector | Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
| Impact Types | Economic |
| Description | Funding by BAE Sysems |
| Amount | £698,625 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 93001376 |
| Organisation | BAE Systems |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2009 |
| End | 12/2013 |
| Description | Funding by BAE Sysems |
| Amount | £698,625 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | 93001376 |
| Organisation | BAE Systems |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 10/2009 |
| End | 03/2013 |
| Description | Funding from Rolls-Royce |
| Amount | £12,000 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | SAMULET Project 4.1.1 |
| Organisation | Rolls Royce Group Plc |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2010 |
| End | 12/2011 |
| Description | Funding from Rolls-Royce |
| Amount | £40,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Rolls Royce Group Plc |
| Sector | Private |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 07/2014 |
| End | 11/2011 |
| Description | Funding from TSB |
| Amount | £587,110 (GBP) |
| Funding ID | TP-AB265C/4 |
| Organisation | Innovate UK |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 04/2009 |
| End | 03/2013 |
| Description | BAE Systems |
| Organisation | BAE Systems |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| PI Contribution | Advanced laser technologies for aerospace manufacturing |
| Collaborator Contribution | Application specification and certification of university developed technologies to industrial standards. |
| Impact | Rolls-Royce is also a partner. |
| Start Year | 2009 |
| Description | Rolls-Royce plc |
| Organisation | Rolls Royce Group Plc |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sector | Private |
| Start Year | 2006 |
| Company Name | Advanced Laser Technology Ltd. |
| Description | The company design, manufacture and sell laser cladding, laser cleaning and laser based 3D metal printing systems worldwide. |
| Year Established | 2012 |
| Impact | The company currently employs 19 full time staff with 12 staff having PhD degrees and every employee has a university degree. The company turnover is between £1m to £2m. |
| Website | http://www.altlaser.co.uk |
| Description | Desemination |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A magazine, newsletter or online publication |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | Yes |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A pulication in Public Service Review: UK Science & Technology, Issue 2: Laser cleaning of industrial components. More interests from potential students to study at The University of Manchester. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2011 |