
Projects
- Surface integrity oriented development of machining technologies for Ti 6-4 (ITP Engines)
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Measurement Performance of CNC Machine Tools and Robots (Hexagon )
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Optimising tool performance in the cryogenic machining of light materials (Sandvik Coromant)
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The application of in-process inspection for adaptive computer aided machining (Metrology Software Products)
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Performance assessment of machined composites via novel metrics for surface quality (PhD)
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Dynamics of Robotic Machining (PhD)
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Development of a Grinding Dynamics Model (PhD)
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Fusion sensing of machine tool wear (PhD)
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Predicting delamination damage in the machining of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites (PhD)
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Characterisation of machining induced damage in composite materials (PhD)
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Chip machining modelling for new titanium alloys (Rolls-Royce/Timet/Seco)
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Active and adaptive control of machining processes (AMRC)
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Developing a non-destructive evaluation method for examining machined surfaces (Rolls-Royce/Seco)
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The smart landing gear shopfloor: deployment toward Industry 4.0 (Safran)
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Manufacturing and machining methods for hybrid vehicle motors (Ricardo)
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Disruptive machining methods for large aerospace wing structures (GKN Aerospace)
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Improving machining productivity using inerters (PhD)
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Online health monitoring of composite manufacturing (ATP) processes (PhD)
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The development of next generation cutting tools for high-value aerospace components (Kyocera SGS)
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Developing predictive models for hole generation in advance aerospace metallic materials (Sandvik Coromant)
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High Speed Abrasive Machining (Rolls-Royce)
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Driveline and transmission of the future (Ricardo)
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Machinability of Titanium Alloys (Sandvik Coromant)
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Investigation of the WC-Co/CFRP and diamond/CFRP tribo-systems by thermo-mechanical finite element analysis (PhD)
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Nonlinear normal modes for reduced order modelling of machining processes (PhD)
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Simulation of Machining-Induced Surface Damage in Metal Cutting (AMRC)
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Fixture and strategy definition for aerofoil manufacturing (Senior Aerospace Weston)
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Advancing tool material and cuttign technology for near net shape manufacture of titanium alloy components (Seco Tools/Element Six)
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Vibration modelling in high production rate aerospace machining (GKN Aerospace)
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Providing novel experimental methods to improve commercialisation of cutting fluids to aerospace manufacturing markets (Hangsterfer's Laboratories)
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Machining distortion analysis and control during hybrid machining processes (PhD)
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Development of cutting tool technology for ceramic milling of nickel alloys (AMRC)
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Evaluation of advanced grinding platform technologies for high performance aerospace machining applications (Rolls-Royce/UGG)
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Industrial Robotics for Advanced Machining (PhD)
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Advanced manufacturing methods for aerospace actuation systems (Collins)
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Distortion and Residual Stress Management during High-Tolerance Piston Manufacture (Collins)
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Cryogenic and CO2 Coolants during machining of next generation aircraft grade materials (EngD)
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Investigating the interactions of metalworking fluids and its additives with aerospace allosy (Italmatch)
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Output-only System Identification for Milling (PhD)
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Non-conventional cutting processes for CFRP materials (EngD)
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Process monitoring during grinding of novel aerospace grade materials (EngD)
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Ultrasonic assisted machining of composite materials (Kennametal)
Completed Projects
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Development of Deep hole drilling technology for extreme L/D ratio holes. R&D into Tool tip tracking and steering technology (Rolls-Royce)
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Effect of Resin on Tool Wear in CFRP Machining (Sandvik Coromant)
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Effects of High Velocity Machining of High Strength Titanium Alloy (Safran Group)
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Thermo-Mechanical Impact of Machining Process on Work Piece Material Micro Structure (Sandvik Coromant)
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RR1000 Machining Optimisation (Rolls-Royce)
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Chatter Reduction with Tuned Mass Holders (Boeing)
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Correlation between machining monitoring signals, cutting tools wear and surface integrity on High Strength Titanium Alloys (Safran group)
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Optimisation of Finish Machining of Advanced Aerospace Materials (Rolls-Royce)
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Machinability method development for new aerospace powder materials (Rolls-Royce/Carpenter)
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Automated testing of advanced cutting tool materials (Element Six)
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Developing an integrated process and materials model with on-line monitoring system, to optimise and control machining parameters for micro-machining of novel alloys (Bremont)
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Advanced Cost Engineering for Application of High Value Manufacturing Technology (Rolls-Royce)
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Fundamentals of Advanced Composite Machining (Rolls-Royce)
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