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Explore novel solutions and techniques for manufacturing processes in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, photonics, electronics, and more. Discover how to increase productivity, reduce environmental impacts, lower manufacturing costs, and develop future materials. Learn about cutting-edge technologies like cryogenic machining, hybrid cooling, additive manufacturing, and self-aware tools. Join us in shaping the future of manufacturing.
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Department of Mechanical Engineering Making the FutureNovel Solutions for Manufacturing Processes + - Shokrani, A., 2016 Assistant Professor
Machining parts Aircraft aeroframe Automotive Jet engine and gas turbine Medical implants Photonics Electronics and optoelectronics MEMS Oil & Gas Consumer products Space
Today’s Manufacturing 256 tonnes of titanium is bought for A380 Only 77 tonnes of titanium flies on A380 It takes 24 hours to machine 36 cutting tools are used Pylon spar
+ - Making the Future Novel solutions for making future: Disrupt the manufacturing processes Increase productivity Reduce environmental and health impacts Reduce manufacturing costs Make future materials manufacturable Tesla Giga Factory
Cryogenic Machining 1.5x Increased tool life 5x increased productivity
Hybrid Cooling Cryogenic + Minimum quantity Lubrication (MQL)
Hybrid Cooling When we started, adding 15min to 45min tool life was a dream!
Just an example… 256 tonnes of titanium is bought for A380 Only 77 tonnes of titanium flies on A380 It takes 24 hours to machine 36 cutting tools are used Pylon spar
START Subtractive Technologies for Additively Realised Test parts
Concurrent Modelling/Decision Making Self Aware Tools Vision AI