| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R18925/01 |
| Title: |
International Collaboration - Laser Induced Superplasticity |
| Principal Investigator: |
Jocelyn, Professor AF |
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| Department: |
Faculty of Environment and Technology |
| Organisation: |
University of the West of England |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
10 October 2000 |
Ends: |
09 March 2002 |
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25,473
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The collaboration will consist of up to four visits of UWE (UK) to UCF (USA) over a twelve month period in order to explore the following fundamental issues enabling a bid for a full research programme - (see programme COLABPRG1.sdr and conceptual drawing PRINCIPLE1F5.sdr appended).* Determine the type of laser best suited for the above application and whether a single deflected beam or a number of fixed beams should be employed.* Ascertain the proportion of laser energy absorbed by the SPF material and the effect of laser incident angle and component temperature on this absorption rate.* Consider the impact of reflected/unabsorbed laser energy on the immediate surroundings.* Assess how to accurately measure the temperature of the Ti/Al bank-component at any particular location/thickness throughout the process.* Evaluate the difficulty of controlling a narrow temperature band across the thickness of the Ti/Al at SPF temperatures? (within +/-3 Deg centigrade @ 935 Deg Centigrade).* Review methods of controlling a complex or uniform heating pattern precisely over the area of the blank/component.* Evaluate the ability of optical windows/lenses to withstand temperatures of 935 Deg Centigrade and argon gas pressures of 600 psi.* Consider the effects of any contaminants or vaporised deposits produced by the process.* Determine the scale of mathematical modelling (+ FEA) exercise necessary to support the project.* Consider the effects of heat transfer at the interface between the ceramic form tool and the component during the process.
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http://www.uwe.ac.uk |