Manufacturing processes – Archetypal Characterisation Challenge 3

Within the Manufacturing Archetypal Characterisation Challenge (ACC), projects aim to generate knowledge and data supporting the development of more sustainable production processes, the reduction of manufacturing defects and the optimisation of the surface properties of materials. Use of sample environments that mimic actual manufacturing processes are an integral aspect of research.

Projects within ACC 3

3.1 Solidification and phase transformation control for sustainable manufacturing

Assessing the dynamics of materials' behaviors during manufacturing processes, particularly focusing on melting and solidification in additive manufacturing (AM) and casting of recycled metals.

3.2a Surface integrity and functional performance of machined difficult-to-cut metals

Developing experimental and data analysis methodologies to gain an understanding of how materials are affected by interactions with the cutting tool.

3.2b Tool wear in sustainable machining of difficult-to-cut metals

Developing in-operando experimental methods for studying tools, especially optimising the analysis of complex datasets - for shaping a detailed understanding of the conditions the tool is exposed to and its relation to tool wear.

3.3 XRS analysis of the cure process to increase the energy efficiency and reduced defects in the manufacturing of cellulose-based composites (X-Cure)

Study the influence of cellulose and residual water on the curing of epoxy, and improving models - for reducing manufacturing defects and thus increasing the sustainability of the composites used in power distribution systems.