Dr Jun Liu

Publications

AFRC_SRP2006_CORE_1459 - D7.2 - Review and feasibility of stretch forming of aluminium tailored blanks - Summary Report

Bucconi Marco, Liu Jun

(2022)

Development of Dislocation Creep Blow Forming (DCBF) for Automotive Applications : High Strain Rate Gas Forming for Automotive Applications

Allazadeh Mohammad, Liu Jun, Gonzalez Diego

(2021)

Cloud FEA of hot stamping processes using a software agnostic platform

Zhu Mingqing, Lim Yixian C, Cai Zhaoheng, Liu Xiaochuan, Dhawan Saksham, Liu Jun, Politis Denis J

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Vol 112, pp. 3445-3458 (2021)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-020-06533-x

AFRC_TRP1476_CATP_1493 - D2 Tailored Blanks for the automotive industry - Summary report

Bucconi Marco, Liu Jun

(2020)

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Teaching

• Materials Characterisation

It introduces both the physical principles and practical applications of the more common modern methods of materials characterisation. It covers techniques of both microstructural analysis and micro-chemical, together with various scanning probe microscopy techniques. Emphasis is placed on the information that can be obtained together with the limitations of each technique. 

• Materials Processing and Manufacturing Technologies

It intends to equip the students with relevant and up-to-date knowledge and skills of advanced design tools, materials, manufacturing processes and systems in conjunction with developing efficient operation and effective management skills. Integrating these will enable the students to pursue a career in both general and specialised engineering industries or develop an in-depth knowledge for a career in industry or academia.

• Others modules in line with the University policies and guidelines at postgraduate and undergraduate level on Materials and Manufacturing Engineering.

Research Interests

Aluminium, titanium

Materials modelling

Finite element analysis

Microstructure and texture

Sheet metal forming

Projects

Life Cycle Assessment of hybrid superplastic Forming for aerospace manufacturing (LicaForm)

Liu, Jun (Principal Investigator)

Achieving a light and strong titanium component through a technologically and commercially viable approach is a fundamental challenge. SDE has teamed up with the AFRC on the development of a hybrid superplastic forming (SPF) to create an energy-efficient and environment-friendly technology for manufacturing of single-sheet titanium components, in doing so supporting the drive for a net zero future in the aerospace industry.
This project will conduct life cycle assessment (LCA) on the hybrid SPF with shortened cycle time and less energy consumption, thereby potentially resulting in a net improvement of the environmental profile of the manufactured parts over their life.

01-Jan-2023 - 28-Jan-2028

AFRC-CRAD-06348 - HYFOTIC - Hybrid Superplastic Forming of Titanium Components

Liu, Jun (Principal Investigator)

01-Jan-2023 - 30-Jan-2024

AFRC-DIRF-06441 - Method of manufacturing analysis applied to Edrington whisky bottle (Utopia)

Liu, Jun (Principal Investigator)

02-Jan-2023

NMIS-CATX 06291 Measuring the impact of near net shape manufacturing processing on CO2 emissions

Bucconi, Marco (Principal Investigator) Karkasinas, Aineias (Principal Investigator) Parameswaran, Elangovan (Co-investigator) Liu, Jun (Co-investigator)

Assessment of the impact of two near net shape manufacturing processes in the production of CO2 emissions for a demonstrator part

20-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2023

AFRC-CATP-05999 SPF Extend the toolkit offering

Bucconi, Marco (Principal Investigator) Parameswaran, Elangovan (Co-investigator) Fyvie, David (Co-investigator) Edridge, Innes (Co-investigator) Liu, Jun (Co-investigator) Soundattikar, Yogesh (Co-investigator)

Development of internal capabilities focuses on superplastic forming, targeting:
Reduction of alpha case formation during the process
Recovery of argon gas
Development of a hybrid SPF process

25-Jan-2022 - 31-Jan-2023

AFRC_DIRF_1918_Method of manufacture and material assessment for the manufacturing of bike frames

Liu, Jun (Principal Investigator)

Brompton Bicycle Limited (Brompton), (the customer), has approached the AFRC to consider the manufacturing method possibilities of a bike frame.
To support the above requirement, the AFRC proposes to complete a high-level review of the possible manufacturing process and UK supply chain options.
In this project, the AFRC will conduct a high-level literature review on the material suitable for the bike frame. A range of manufacturing process options will be generated and assessed against a set of ranked and agreed criteria (e.g., process capability, cost, lead time, technology readiness level, supply chain availability, etc.). An optimal manufacturing method based on the ranked assessment conducted will be down selected, and its technical challenges and risks identified. The AFRC also proposed two optional work packages, including material characterisation and FE simulation, based on the findings of the material and method of manufacture down-selection.

05-Jan-2021 - 04-Jan-2021

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