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New Composite Materials Centre's Doors Open
01 Mar 2005
The demand and use of composites is predicted to grow rapidly in the coming years and is expected to replace metal across a wide variety of industries. The first phase of a new £12 million hi-tech research centre that will lead the way for greater use of 'composite materials' was opened by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith last month.
Exotic Materials Eroded
01 Mar 2005
Specialist subcontractors Cambridge Electron Beam, with extensive expertise in the art and science of welding exotic materials, is using a Sodick wire EDM machine to erode complex forms and difficult-tomachine shapes in materials such as tungsten and molybdenum.
Sintered Preforms Hasten Aeroengine Braze Repairs
01 Mar 2005
Use of pre-sintered preforms as a high quality repair process can now extend the life of engine components by approximately 300%, significantly reducing costs associated with replacement parts and labour. Morgan Advanced Ceramics is offering an approved OEM and designated engine repair process for aeroengine component repairs that is a faster and more reliable method than traditional welding or brazing paste.
Bio-Med Trend Demands More Complex Metal Parts Processed Like Plastic
01 Mar 2005
At the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing and Advanced Materials (IFAM) in Bremen, scientists have modified the metal powder injection moulding process to produce micromechanical and microfluidic components up to pilot stage production. There is a clear trend in biotechnology, chemical analysis and reaction technology for the use of small, complex, yet inexpensive and efficient, metallic components mass produced in this way.
Polymer Cluster Sponsors New Plastics Event
01 Mar 2005
The Telford-based Polymer Cluster is to sponsor a brand new UK event for designers and producers of plastic products. Plastics Design and Moulding (PDM 05) will take place at Telford International Centre from 12th - 14th April and is planned to be the most innovative and progressive event to take place in the UK plastics industry for many years.
