Laser Assisted Machining of Hard-to-wear Materials for Slurry Pump and Mineral Processing Equipment [ 2002-01-31 - 2004-01-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Milan Brandt (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Syed Masood (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Laser Assisted Machining of Hard-to-wear Materials for Slurry Pump and Mineral Processing Equipment. The project aims to develop techniques for commercially applicable machining of very hard-to-wear materials using high power laser beams. Traditional techniques of machining such components using cubic boron nitride (CBN) based cutting tools are highly time consuming and expensive both in terms of labour costs and inserts costs. The laser assisted machining of these materials is expected to reduce the cost and lead time of manufacturing, provide improved tool wear life, and improved on time delivery of products. The technology will have application to the manufacture and use of slurry pumps associated with the mineral processing and mining industries.

Funding Amount $45,090

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