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Advanced cooling with carbon dioxide CO2 machining applications
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AMRC Knowledge Transfer Centre
Brunel Way Catcliffe S60 5TZ United KingdomDescription
The Nuclear AMRC invites you to explore the state of the art in supercritical carbon dioxide coolant in advanced machining for the most demanding industries and applications.
The Nuclear AMRC is leading research into supercritical CO2 cooling for challenging machining tasks, and combining it with minimum quantity lubricant (MQL) techniques for optimum performance.
The technology has been shown to reduce tool wear compared to traditional oil-based coolants, but needs further R&D to optimise cutting conditions forthe most demanding tasks.
This one-day forum will bring together industrial users with researchers to discuss the opportunities and challenges of CO2 coolants, and share the latest research and best practice.
Agenda:
9.30 Registration, refreshments and networking
10.00 Introduction and safety brief
10.20 Milling of aerospace-grade titanium alloy with scCO2 - Dr Nikolaos Tapoglou, AMRC
10.50 Introducing MQL in heavy manufacturing - Dr Agostino Maurotto, Nuclear AMRC
11.20 A case study of cryogenic milling of Ti-6Al-4V - François Laforce, Cetim
12.00 Lunch and networking
1.00 Machining stainless steel with scCO2 and MQL - Dr Krystian Wika, Nuclear AMRC
1.30 Current tribological aspects of CO2 and MQL in machining - Dr Tom Slatter, University of Sheffield
Drilling titanium with CO2 – a case study - Ellis Taylor, University of Sheffield
2.15 Discussion
2.45 Close
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The Nuclear AMRC works with manufacturers to improve capabilities and performance along the supply chain. We can help companies develop new processes and innovative technologies, and raise quality, capability and cost competitiveness.