Research Themes
Advanced Machining Processes and Systems
Introduction
The AMPS theme of the IdMRC covers processes and systems research with particular reference to responsive and customised manufacturing processes and systems integration - specifically interoperability and manufacturing information support systems. The theme's research supports a range of industrial sectors from aerospace to automotive to medical applications, and aims to develop manufacturing processes and systems that enable new products to be developed more rapidly, existing products to be produced with reduced lead time and mass customisation to be introduced effectively.
Research in AMPS on interoperable manufacture includes work on such areas as interoperable CNC machining and inspection, the application of standards in machining processes and systems and process control of machine tools. Research into manufacturing process improvement is studying cryogenic CNC machining for personalised products and incremental CNC sheet metal forming. AMPS work is linked to other areas of the IdMRC's work through information and knowledge platforms to support the CAx manufacturing chain.
Contacts
- Theme leader
- Prof. Stephen Newman
- Theme representative
- Dr Aydin Nassehi
Current Projects
Completed Projects
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3D Plating - Simulating The Electroplating Process in 3-D (STEP3)
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Incremental Sheetmetal Forming - Incremental Sheetmetal Forming: a die-less rapid prototyping process for sheet metal