Influence of a static magnetic field on the solidification of cast Al-Cu alloys
Casting is a manufacturing process in which a liquid metal is poured inside a mold where it solidifies. The application during the casting process of a magnetic field which interacts with the thermoelectrical current generated by the temperature gradient produces electromagnetic forces that alter convection patterns in the melt. As a function of the magnetic (…)
Experimental (1 student) and simulation (1 student) of the temperature distribution within a nozzle from a 3D printer
Additive manufacturing (AM) consists of the fabrication of parts layer-by-layer. The most common AM processes to build metallic parts use high energy source such as a laser, an electron beam or a plasma to solidify powder. This allows the manufacturing of complex and bespoke geometries; however, the high-power consumption of these energy sources generates an (…)
Synthesis and nanoindentation of calcium-silicate inclusions in iron
Non-metallic inclusion formation in iron-based alloys are an inevitable consequence of the steel production process. Although the inclusion content of commercial steels is reduced to around 0.1 wt.%, the detrimental effects of inclusions on the alloy mechanical properties are still present. Oxide inclusions are formed during the deoxidation process of steel, which consists of adding (…)
Solid state processing of ceramic-reinforced metal-matrix composites
Non-metallic inclusions, such as oxide, sulphides and nitrides, are commonly found in steels as a direct result of the steel-making process. Despite representing a small percentage of the steel’s composition, inclusions can have a significant influence on the mechanical properties of steel. The structure and composition of non-metallic inclusions in steels are a direct consequence (…)
Characterization of powders for the preparation of Ti / TiC composites by innovative sintering process
This semester project focuses on the densification of titanium powders. The problem to be solved is to understand powder densification kinetics. Different ways to answer it are possible and can be adapted given the student’s wishes. An experimental analysis can be conducted using a classical sintering process: powder pre-compaction and heating series inside a conventional (…)
Influence of Mg additions on the microstructure and composition of oxide inclusions in iron-based alloys
Non-metallic inclusions, including oxide, sulphides and nitrides, are commonly found in steels as a direct result of steelmaking and thermal treatment processes. Despite representing a small percentage of the steel’s composition, inclusions have a significant influence, generally detrimental, on the mechanical properties of steel. The structure and composition of non-metallic inclusions in steels are a (…)
Effet du taux d’oxygène sur les propriétés mécaniques d’échantillons de titane produits par frittage ultra-rapide (déjà assigné à un étudiant)
Dans ce projet de semestre, l’étudiant aura l’opportunité d’étudier des échantillons de titane de différents niveaux de pureté commerciale produits par un nouveau procédé de frittage ultra-rapide : Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4. La différence entre ces grades se porte surtout sur la teneur en atomes d’oxygène en position interstitielle. Le but de ce (…)
Processing and thermal treatment of oxide inclusion containing carbon steels
Controlling the composition, size and microstructure of oxide inclusions, whose presence is practically unavoidable in steels, is a major goal within the steelmaking industry. It is well known that the amount and type of non-metallic inclusions have a direct influence on the physical and mechanical properties of steel properties like strength, fatigue, ductile-brittle fracture, welding, (…)
Study of the interaction of various build plate materials with deposited liquid aluminium (already assigned to a student)
Additive manufacturing (AM) consists of the fabrication of parts layer-by-layer or point-by-point. The most common AM processes designed to build metallic parts use high energy sources such as a laser, an electron beam or a plasma, generally to melt and solidify powder. This allows the manufacturing of complex and bespoke geometries; however, the high-power consumption (…)