Centre for Precision Manufacturing
About us
The Centre for Precision Manufacturing research falls into 3 main themes
- Precision-Forming and Micro-Manufacturing
- Precision Engineering
- Light Metals Advanced Technology
Precision-Forming and Micro-Manufacturing
Led by Prof. Yi Qin, concerns three areas of Materials Forming and Micro-Manufacturing:
- Forming processes development (cold, warming and hot forming)
- Developing tool designs and tooling techniques
- Developing bench-top manufacturing machines and systems
Precision Engineering
Led by Prof. Xichun Luo, develops processes for
- Freeform ultra precision diamond turning, diamond grinding and diamond milling
- Non-ferrous metal, crystal brittle materials such as CaF2, Si and SiC for aerospace, defence, high power electric and quantum computing applications
Light Metals Advanced Technology
Led by Dr. Andrzej Rosochowski, is focused on
- Novel technology for producing ultrafine grained lightweight metals (aluminium, magnesium, titanium) through Grain Refinement in Metals by Severe Plastic Deformation.