Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) is a popular additive manufacturing (AM) method in the production of large components suited to Western Australian (WA) industries (maritime, minerals and resources, oil and gas etc.). Whilst offering advantages in lead time, material cost, manufacturing time and design freedom over conventional casting and forging processes, its material space is limited. In general alloys are adapted from welding and contain compositions dissimilar to their comparable wrought alloy and corresponding property differences. Thus, there is a need from WA and greater industry for the adaption of industry standard or higher performing alloys than their wrought base material to both advance the implementation of WAAM in manufacturing of components and hybrid manufacturing atop an analogous base metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aim <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aim of the project is to select, evaluate and process an alloy by Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) which is analogous to WA industry standard feedstock material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Objectives <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The objectives include<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Significance <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) has emerged as a promising advanced manufacturing technology due to its ability to produce large-scale metal components with high material efficiency, reduced lead time, and lower production costs compared to conventional manufacturing methods. However, its material space is limited and is not suited to a wide range of industries. The identification, parameter development and testing of an alloy suited to WA industries will uplift AM implementation in the state and support the growth in manufacturing at Curtin University and in Australia. This project is timely given Curtin Universities joining of the Additive Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (AMCRC) and implementation of the Curtin Materials Institute with an interest in advancing the AM process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ideal Candidate <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are looking for a self-motivated PhD candidate with excellent organisation, problem-solving, project management and engagement skills. Candidates with strong academic background and expertise in materials engineering\/mechanical engineering, metal additive manufacturing and welding are desired for this project. The candidate must be eligible to enrol in PhD programs at Curtin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This project is open to International and Domestic applicants.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scholarship <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are identified as the preferred candidate for this project, you may be considered for an RTP scholarship<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Enquires and How to Apply <\/p>\n\n\n\n For enquires about this opportunity contact Dr Karl Davidson at\u00a0Karl.Davidson@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n