Computer modelling

Computer modelling allows you to optimise product, process  and material performance prior to fabrication. Helping to speed up development and reduce the need for expensive trials.

Computer modelling and simulation techniques include;

• Finite Element Analysis for simulation of casting, forging, welding and other production methods. Focussing on material deformation, heat transfer, mould filing, etc.
• Thermodynamic and Kinetic Analysis for prediction of phase transformations and fluid dynamics behaviour
• Multi-scale modelling - linking microstructure and properties throughout the manufacturing process

By using these techniques you can reduce the number of process steps, optimise manufacturing processes and predict costly production failures.

Drawing upon the support from other departments within the university, we can also provide product and structural design input to enable the benefits of switching to near net shape powder manufacture to be fully realised.