Modelling of machining induced damage in Additively

Manufactured aerospace parts

University of Shef eld (/phds/university-of-shef eld/?400n10)

Department of Mechanical Engineering (/phds/department-of-mechanical-
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 Dr H Ghadbeigi , Dr K Mumtaz
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About the Project

Additive Manufacturing techniques have attracted many attentions in the aerospace
and automotive industries. This is due to the provided exibility to generate complex
geometrical features in the manufactured components. However, poor surface
quality and dimensional accuracy are the main disadvantage for the components
fabricated by these methods. The lower surface nish on the manufactured
components makes it often necessary to machine the nal products for engineering
applications. The proposed research aims to utilise advanced modelling techniques
to develop a predictive Finite Element model of chip formation and machining
induced damage in machining of AM build parts. This will also include an
investigation into the machinability of the AM components and the effect of built
parameters on the subsurface damage and chip formation mechanism. Different
components with various set of parameters are manufactured and machining
experiments with a range of cutting parameters are designed. The effect cutting
conditions on the surface characteristic and subsurface damage will then be studied
using Scanning Electron Microscopy the microgrids techniques. The predicted
results will be validated using the experimental ndings and the outcome will be
used to develop a more robust manufacturing approach for complex parts for
aerospace applications.

Funding Notes
1st or 2:1 degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Applied
Mathematics, or other Relevant Discipline.

The candidate should have previous knowledge of using Finite Element modelling
and willing to learn new experimental techniques.

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