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ADAPT-EBM is about the development of the electron beam melting process with titanium for the manufacture of future aircraft engine components.
This is a description of several research projects within the same field, the new manufacturing process additive manufacturing.
This project is a pilot study which will serve as input to the NFFP 7 research program in evaluating the potential in cooperation with research partners in UK.
The Adopt project proposes to exploit the recent progresses of the deformable mirror (DM) technology enabling to adapt in real time - on a millisecond time-scale - the shape and/or the beam energy distribution of a high-power laser beam (LB) to achieve the ambitious goal of increasing the robustness of LB welding and LB additive manufacturing.
The aim is to clarify the influence of plate processing parameters, hot isostatic processing route and welding procedure on low-temperature phase separations, known as 475°Cembrittlement, in highly alloyed duplex stainless steels base material and welds. As a result, recommendations will be developed on how to avoid the embrittlement during materials processing.
The aim of this AVANS project named AMECO is to develop a 2-year Master's Programme in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering with Co-op education strategy. The programme is planned to start in Sept. 2018.
The main objective of AUTHENTIC is to develop a fully automated inspection system based on thermography for in-process control and for final inspection and quality acceptance of welded safety-critical engine components.
In this research project the development of thermography as a method for inspection of welds with limited access will be conducted. The objective of the project is to enable weld inspection of hidden welds in aero engines, reduce the inspection time and increase the detection ratio and sizing precision. The goal for the project is to present a system able to locate, quantify and size weld defects such surface cracks.
BET will help improving the fabrication VET system for staff working in fabrication industry. The new in-company team system will target this area, thus offering a system solution with standarized and harmonized methods for support during the theoretical training phases and in particular the work based training to be organized at companies that may be located in remotly geographical areas.
The BioCoat project is about developing advanced biocompatible coatings in close collaboration with researchers at VIT Vellore University in India.
This project called Biogas 2020 includes the establishment of a platform for biogas in the entire ÖKS-region.
The research group that is working on virtual manufacturing has, through many years' work, produced a simulation model for an entire sheet metal press line in the automotive industry. A whole production section can now be programmed off line.
Project title: Lean Exterior Brazing -II (LEX-B)
The project shall create prerequisites for the establishment of a national pilot facility and open arena for the development of sorting technologies and business models for better usage of textile waste.
Additive manufacturing (AM) is considered to be an example of digitalization in manufacturing as it enables production of a physical component from a digital model.
DiSAM will strengthen the competitiveness of the Swedish manufacturing industry through improved production flexibility and quicker time-to-market.
The major aim of the project is to develop protective coatings that provide improved engine efficiency and also fulfill the requirements posed by the alternative fuels to be used in heavy-duty vehicles.
As the number of electric vehicles on the world’s roads increases, there is a growing need to improve the durability and reliability of the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. The EMPIRE project investigates how welded joints in Li-ion batteries can be improved so that the risk of catastrophic damage and fires is eliminated.
Through the group's earlier research, there is a simulation model for an entire sheet metal press line in the automotive industry.
FATigue strength improvement of welded high strength steels towards LightWeight design (FAT-LW)
The goal of this research project is to develop a flexible tool-box for welding industry to be able to arrive at certified weld quality.
Companies are getting more and more global in order to be closer to the end-market. This put great demands in a well-structured information system.
Hydrogen has been identified as one of the fuels of the future for aviation.GKN Aerospace, together with six partners, is investing in the development of key components for hydrogen-powered aircraft engines. University West will contribute expert knowledge in metallurgy.
The HACK-IT education project aims to create a sustainable network of educational institutions that operate both online and IRL in countries and regions with different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Next-generation high performance tribological coatings for industrial applications
The project aims in strengthening the international networking within automation of laser beam welding (LBW) and additive manufacturing (AM) by facilitating for mobility between two strong research environments within the innovation-intensive “Sustainable production” area.
Improving the understanding of microstructure formation in Additively Manufactured Ni-based Superalloys through modelling.
Industrial production is becoming more complex and demands for increased digitalization, sustainability and new professional competences are growing. Digitalization creates opportunities for development of new combinations of physical production and services, which results in increased specialized customer customization. This in turn calls for a more flexible production system with shorter lead-time and personnel that have skills and competences to quickly adapt and make use of new digital applications for everyday work practice.
This research project focuses on laser metal deposition using powder as an additive (LMD-p).
This project aims to increase the use of aluminum alloys using innovative laser welding tools, as well as to significantly reduce the costly pre-tests in the welding of alloys in the production development phase.
The novelty of this project is to reduce the weight, cost, and time for electronic assembly by replacing large number of fasteners and gaskets using friction stir welding with enhanced joint strength and excellent leak tight performance.
This research project will develop recommendations on welding in high strength steel. This in turn will make new light weight design solutions for trucks possible.
The project goal is to extend application of the EBM and SLM techniques to next materials and applications in gas turbine components.
Forced or self-excited vibrations during machining are major causes affecting surface finish and dimensional precision of machined parts, as well as tool wear and component breakdowns.
Managing Additive Manufacturing for Professional Engineers (MAMPE)
Project title MERIT - Manufacturing Education and Research with Information Technology
This research project aims to develop a new type of abhesion multilayer system based on the combination of layers with different mechanical/physical properties that can provide customized features for wear, friction, adhesion and wettability.
A project about Nanostructured Thermal Barrier Coatings.
NovelCABs aims to demonstrate the versatility of new-generation SPS and SPPS coating methodologies as a “proof of concept” to develop SE, anode and cathode components for SSTB applications.
Depleting fossil fuel resources, economic competitiveness, and environmental concerns have compelled to explore new avenues to improve efficiency of automotive engines.
This research project concerns Gas-Shielded arc welding. The aim of the projects is to study a couple of the different methods and to increase the knowledge about how they can be used in an optimal way.
As a result of rapid technological developments, industry needs to address the need for new skill sets quickly. In the ProdEx project, University West and 51 companies and organisations have developed a new educational concept that facilitates lifelong learning and can make Swedish industry more competitive and sustainable.
PROSAM was a project financed by Västra Götalands Regionen (VGR) during 2014-2015 and had a focus in strategic collaboration of research efforts within production technology between University West (HV) and Chalmers.
The research project Replab focus on additive manufacturing technologies (AM) for the field of re-manufacturing and repair to develop an economic, environmental and social long-term sustainable development.
RMS was a VINNOVA MERA programme, project 2006/00100 Robotstyrd Metallbyggnad via Smältning, coordinated by Volvo Aero. University West was involved in process development, off-line programming, automation and validation.
The project aims to contribute to the goal of flexible manufacturing processes through demonstration of innovative laser welding solutions.
The project is expected to generate an industrially validated scientific method for deployment of plug & produce resources with flexibility and efficiency in focus.
Superior Corrosion Performance of Coatings through Control of Chemistry, Microstructure and Architecture
The automotive and aerospace industry is today in need of automated non-destructive testing due to an increased demand for inspection of manufactured parts.
Externally employed doctoral students at the Sicomap research school have conducted their research in close collaboration with manufacturing companies during their doctoral studies at University West. Eleven companies have engaged 20 doctoral students during the 2012–2021 period. Fifteen of the students have completed their doctorates to date.
The automotive industry is suffering on poor capacity utilization, although the utilization of machines has been increased up to 90%, the overall usage is only about 50%–70%.
The aim of the project is to strengthen the regional business community through strategic cooperation in additive manufacturing between the space industry and the University West.
In just three years, University West's research team has built up world-leading knowledge in additive manufacturing with powder bed for the superalloy 718. SUMAN-Next is a strategic investment that is highly interesting for the aerospace industry and for the manufacturing industry in many other sectors.
Suspension spraying and novel material design- a key technology for radically improved properties of thermal barrier coatings.
The overall aim of this proposal is to introduce ICME and computational tools based on the CALPHAD technique for superalloys to increase the materials development rate.
Additive Manufactured Ni-Based Superalloys with Improved Resistance to Environmentally-Assisted Cracking
The KK profile "SUMAN" started 1st of April 2010. The project engages three areas of research at University West; thermal spraying, welding, and automation. 15 projects within the three arenas are running in close soproduction with industries. The profile engages 10 professors, 6 senior researchers and 5 experienced engineers, a vibrant academic environment that includes national and international exchange, participation in research networks, seminars, undergraduate and graduate education.
The SmoothIT project will develop models, methods, tools, and optimization algorithms to help Swedish industry create smoother robot movements, which will decrease energy use and increase life-time.
The aim of the project is to strengthen innovation processes, competence maintenance and knowledge within sustainable production within manufacturing companies in the regional area.
Additive Manufacturing (AM) of functional components, including complex structures challenging to manufacture by conventional methods (material removal), is a reality in progress. AM with metal deposition has gained interest beyond aerospace applications, by using Laser and Arc welding processes as driving force.
Enhanced on-line and post-production defect detection
GKN Aerospace, Swerea SWECAST and University West in Sweden will work together with the German titanium casting supplier ARCONIC Bestwig with the target of improving the design of engine structures for improved castability
The aim of this research project is to develop and verify a model for laser welding of Alloy 718 and Haynes® 282®.
The project aims at increase the flexibility for low series production, facilitate introduction of new products or new materials in robotized laser beam welding as well as securing a high and consistent weld quality.
Dr. Nicolas Coniglio will contribute on a significant and sustainable basis to advancing the knowledge of welding and additive manufacturing, such as weldability (solidification cracking, hydrogen embrittlement) and in-situ instrumentation.
It is necessary to reduce the fuel consumption in aviation in order to reach the climate goals. This research project aims to develop lighter aircraft engines as part of this effort.
This is a presentation of several research projects run by University West where the aim is to investigate different aspects of welding of high strength steels.
This is a description of two research projects at University West concerning welding of superalloys.