Centre X connects industry and academia to advance manufacturing research and develop real-world solutions. Much of this work is done through shared research and collaborative projects.
Batch-to-Batch Material Variations’ Effects on Cast Iron Machining Description:
Inconsistent tool wear costs time and money. This project targets the root cause – material variability in cast iron – to make machining outcomes more predictable.
Linking gear geometry to real-world NVH behaviour through dynamic testing and signal analysis – paving the way for function-driven tolerance definitions.
Feasibility of Optical Metrology for Powertrain Components
Moving quality control from the lab to the production line: investigating real-time, inline surface metrology to enable full-coverage inspection of precision components.
In battery modules and fuel systems, even a single fibre can trigger failure. This project defines the risk and builds cleaner, cost-effective contamination specifications.
Particle contamination has real consequences for precision components. This project puts a connected, light-optical cleanliness monitoring system to the test in live production.
