Linkage-Infrastructure and Equipment Facilities Program Grants 2005
Faculty of Science and Technology
School of Engineering and Technology
Title: Advanced Deformation Simulation Laboratory
Prof PD Hodgson; Dr MR Barnett; Dr E Pereloma; Dr CH Davies; Dr RY Lapovok;
A/Prof M Ferry; Dr L Kong;
Dr W Yeung; Dr GL Heness; A/Prof K Xia
2005: $825,000
Category: 2913 - METALLURGY
Partner Organisation(s)
Deakin University
Monash University
University of Technology, Sydney
The University of New South Wales
University of South Australia
The University of Melbourne
Bluescope Steel
VCAMM Ltd
Administering Institution: Deakin University
Summary: For Australia to maintain its position as a world leader in the science of metals processing it must have the capability for state-of-the-art physical simulation. The present proposal is for the purchase and installation of two leading edge simulation tools: a high rate/short inter-pass hot deformation simulator and a hot equal channel angular extrusion press. Advanced hot deformation simulation is required for the development and optimisation of "fast" industrial processes and for understanding the complex microstructural reactions associated with them. High temperature extrusion is required for the development of ultra-fine and nano-grained light metals.
