Machining and Mechanical Fastening of Aerospace Composites

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Back to Core Research Programme AMorph – 4D Printing for Field Morphing Structures Automation of Composite and Hybrid Joining Process Coaxial Wire Additive Manufacturing Processes and In-Line Monitoring Tools Development of Coded Excitation Technique for Non-Metallic Pipes Inspection Development of Digital Twin technology as a demonstrator for real-time integrity assessment of crack growth in tensile specimens Development of Friction Stir Welding (FSW) for Hydrogen Fuel Storage Tanks Development of Leak-Before-Break Hydrogen Storage Composite Pressure Vessels With Polymeric Liner Establishing Assessment Methods for Determining Safe Service Limits of High-Temperature Materials in Extreme Environments Fracture toughness in aggressive environments: effect of crack monitoring techniques on test results In-process detection and non-destructive testing of electron beam weld imperfections Internal Bore Coatings for Applications in Corrosion and Hydrogen Environment Joining of Additively Manufactured Materials Long term behaviour of polymeric liner materials/coatings in hydrogen service Techniques for High Temperature Ultrasonic Inspection of Arc Welding Ultimate Leverage Fund

Project Code: 0905-05

Objectives

Establish the state-of-the-art of machining processes and mechanical fastening systems currently available but also in development.

Identify technical issue with machining processes and mechanical fastening systems in place. Work done through a survey carried out with aerospace industries.

Identify the industrys needs in both areas. Work done through a survey carried out with aerospace industries.
Develop superior/innovative alternative technologies to optimise composites machining and mechanical fastening systems.

Relevant Industry Sectors

Aerospace

Technical and Economic Benefits

Appropriate technologies for composites.

Increased links between universities/research organisations and the aerospace industry.

Reduced costs, time and waste of materials.

Standardization of the technologies.

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Joining Aerospace Composite Structures - Machining, Mechanical Fastening and NDI