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Multi-Station Multi-Axis Hybrid Layered Manufacturing System

Implementing Organization

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Principal Investigator
Dr. K. P. Karunakaran
Professor
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Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai, Maharashtra
Department of Mechanical Engineering
CO-Principal Investigator
Prof. J. Ramkumar
Associate Professor
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Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project Overview

No process or technology is omnipotent; each has certain advantages and limitations. Therefore, integrating hybrid processes and multiple technologies synergically gives the best results. Multi-Station Multi-Axis Hybrid Layered Manufacturing (MSMA-HLM) is one such. MSMA-HLM is hybrid in more than one sense: Arc and LASER cladding; 3-axis and 5-axis kinematics; planar, adaptive and conformal slicing strategies. It uses preheating and pneumatic hammering technologies for stress relieving and an automatic inspection using image processing based. Any weldable metal can be used. HLM can use multiple materials to build composite objects and features like conformal cooling channels (CCC). HLM has been proved for very complex geometries such as: impeller, turbine blade and composite injection mold with CCC. It is applicable for fresh manufacturing as well as repair. MSMA-HLM uses a unique parallel kinematics for Y and Z axes in scissor configuration. If this succeeds, the machine tool industry may adopt it.

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Quick Information
Area of Research
Engineering Sciences
Focus Area
Additive Manufacturing Processes, CAD/CAM and Robotics, Machines and Tooling for Manufacturing Applications, Manufacturing Automation and Technologies, Net Shape Manufacturing with Engineered Properties, Subtractive Manufacturing Processes
Sanction Amount
₹ 4.00 Cr
Status
Ongoing
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No. of PhD Produced
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