| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/L85367/01 |
| Title: |
JREI: ENHANCED MELTING FACILITIES FOR POWDER PRODUCTION AND NET-SHAPE FORMING |
| Principal Investigator: |
Dowson, Dr A |
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IRC in Materials Processing |
| Organisation: |
University of Birmingham |
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JREI |
| Starts: |
09 April 1998 |
Ends: |
08 April 1999 |
Value (£): |
51,533
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Materials Characterisation |
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The IRC in Materials for High Performance Applications currently operates a dual purpose melting facility which can be configured either as a Plasma-Arc Cold-Hearth Remelting (PACHR) unit for the clean processing of advanced alloys, or as a Cold-Wall Induction Bottom-Pour (CWI-BP) system which can be used as a source of clean liquid metal for use in investment casting, powder production by gas and centrifugal atomisation, and net-shape processing by spray forming. The techno-economic benefits which can accrue from these processing routes are well established. There is, however, a growing need to further develop fundamental scientific and technical understanding if these processing routes are to attain commercial vibility. In the face of escalating demands for PACHR and CWI-BP processed materials, the IRC, supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), is currently investing in a dedicated 'stand-alone' vacuum melting facility which will incorporate, and interface with, existing cold-induction melting, atomisation and spray forming equipment. This facility will be housed in a new laboratory which will be dedicated to the net-shape processing of materials. The current proposal seeks additional support for the procurement of 'ceramic tilt-pour induction melting equipment', both to enhance and increase the flexibility of the melting operation, and to give a greater level of control over the pouring process.
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