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UK funding (£224,144): Novel application of LFW to enable near net shape forming of components. v4 Ukri 1 May 2013 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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Novel application of LFW to enable near net shape forming of components. v4
| Abstract | An applied research project led by GKN Aerospace, supported by Thompson and University of Bimingham, taking an existing joining technique Linear Friction Welding (LFW), and applying it in a novel way to achieve near net shape forming of hard and soft metals, resulting in a step-change in UK manufacturing competitiveness. This approach enables significantly reduced raw material requirement and machining time/cost, delivering a much improved 'Buy to Fly' ratio and environmental sustainabilty. Environmental benefits will be achieved through the whole supply chain from reduced energy used during material supply and part manufacture. This advanced manufacturing technology will enable high value cost efficient environmentally beneficial manuf. to be exploited in the UK in an increasingly competitive global market. |
| Category | Collaborative R&D |
| Reference | 101267 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/05/2013 |
| Funded period end | 30/04/2015 |
| Funded value | £224,144.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=101267 |
Participating Organisations
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED |
£114,144.00 |
| KUKA SYSTEMS UK LIMITED |
£110,000.00 |
| UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | |
| CONSTELLIUM LIMITED |
The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: GKN Aerospace Services Ltd., Birmingham.