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EPSRC Reference: GR/N24797/01
Title: ROPA: EXTRUSION OF CERAMIC TUBES WITH CONTROLLED BENDS
Principal Investigator: Blackburn, Professor S
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Department: IRC in Materials Processing
Organisation: University of Birmingham
Scheme: ROPA
Starts: 01 October 2000 Ends: 30 September 2002 Value (£): 77,544
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Civil Engineering Materials Materials Characterisation
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Manufacturing Construction
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A new method for the manufacture of three dimensional bends in ceramic tubes is proposed based on exploiting the difficulties found in straight tube manufacture. The proof of concept will be achieved through the design and construction of a moving die set. The degree of bend will be characterised and related to paste formulation through predictive models. New problems of shape retention after extrusion will be addressed.
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