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EPSRC Reference:	GR/L66397/01
Title:	MICROSTRUCTURAL EVOLUTION IN NI-BASE SUPERALLOY FORGINGS: PROCESS MODELLING AND VALIDATION
Principal Investigator:	Roberts, Dr S
Other Investigators:	Evans, Professor R Reed, Professor RC Withers, Professor P Robinson, Dr J
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Department:	Materials Science & Metallurgy
Organisation:	University of Cambridge
Scheme:	Standard Research (Pre-FEC)
Starts:	01 December 1997	Ends:	31 August 2001	Value (£):	229,776
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Materials Processing
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Manufacturing
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This research will develop computer -based models for the prediction of microstructure in Ni-base superalloy forgoing, which are destined for critical components in modern gas turbines. Validation will be undertaken by state-of-the-art microstructural characterisation together with both industrial- and laboratory- and laboratory- scale simulations. Critical aspects of the microstructural evolution will be characterised through the manufacturing stream, from the pre-supplied billet to the forged component, as delivered to the end-user. The successful application of this approach will result in;(a) improved process control and efficiency.(b) reduced time-to-market in the application of evolutionary alloys.(c) a greater understanding of the factors which result in defects in superalloy forgiving.
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