EPSRC LATEST2 Conference Series:

Advanced characterisation tools for light alloys

Date of Event: 27 September 2013

Location: Flowers Room, Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre, Chancellors Way, Fallowfield, M14 6ZT

Description

The next event in the EPSRC LATEST2 Conference Series will be a conference dedicated to showcasing the advanced tools and techniques that can be applied to light alloys and will help the audience to understand what is now possible, the applications and limitations of the various techniques as well as some examples of their direct application. It presents an opportunity for academic researchers and industry to discuss cutting edge developments and to facilitate new collaborations.

The conference will attract representatives of light metal producers, end-users from a broad range of engineering sectors, and research institutions and universities.

Programme

09.00 Registration and coffee

09.30 Welcome and opening address (Professor Philip Prangnell, LATEST2 Deputy Director, University of Manchester)

Session A

09.45 Emerging surface modification techniques and some new approaches to the characterization of Near Surface Microstructures. (Dr John Hunter, Group Leader: Surface Science, Novelis Global Research and Technology Center)

10.15 Ion Beam Analysis and transmission electron microscopy for investigation of pore formation in anodic alumina. (Professor Peter Skeldon, LATEST2 Co-Investigator, University of Manchester)

10.45 Measuring dislocation densities in 3-Dimensions using EBSD and FIB (TBC) (Dr Stephan Zaefferer, Max-Planck Institute, Dϋsseldorf, Germany)

11.15 COFFEE

11.30 Electrochemical methods for practical assessment of anticorrosion performance (Dr Michele Curioni, LATEST2 Research Fellow, University of Manchester)

11.50 Combining 3D imaging and fracture surface analysis to understand stress corrosion cracking in 7000 series aluminium (Dr Tim Burnett, FEI Research Fellow, University of Manchester)

12.15 Understanding the micro mechanisms of fatigue in aerospace titanium alloys studied by HRDIC (High Resolution Digital Image Correlation) (TBC) (Mr David Lunt, LATEST2 PhD Researcher, University of Manchester)

12.30 X-Ray computed tomography to quantify defects in AM titanium (Mr Samuel Tammas-williams, Technical Assistant, University of Manchester)

12.45 Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy and performance of Magnesium Alloys (Ms Justyna Janiec-Anwar, LATEST2 PhD Researcher, University of Manchester)

13.00 High resolution imaging and elemental mapping using the Titan™ Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (S/TEM) with ChemiSTEM technology (Dr Sarah Haigh, University of Manchester)

13:30 LUNCH

14.15 Predicting microstructure-property relationships in structural materials via multiscale models validated by in situ synchrotron observation (Professor Peter Lee, Diamond Light Source, UK)

14.45 Characterisation of paint plus new mechanisms for inhibitor leaching (Mr James Carr, LATEST2 Researcher, University of Manchester)

15.00 Accoustic Methods for Texture Analysis: Overview, application and limitations (TBC) (Dr Steve Sharples, Nottingham University)

15.30 COFFEE

15.45 Closing Address and Panel Discussion (Professor George Thompson, LATEST2 Director, University of Manchester)

16.15 Close and Optional Tour of the Facilities

 

Registration

Registration is now open - THIS IS A FREE EVENT

To register please visit:

https://latest2-characterisationconference.eventbrite.com/

Magnesium Alloys for Efficient Extrusion

Date of Event: Wednesday 26 June 2013 (1 hour)

Location: D13, Material Science Building, Grosvenor Street, Manchester M1 7HS

The topic will be of particular interest to researchers interested in Light Alloys, in particular Magnesium. The seminar will be followed by refreshments and all are welcome.

Description

To squeeze a billet of pure magnesium through a narrow extrusion die is almost as easy as doing the same for a billet of pure aluminium. However, pure metals are of little use to most users of extrusions and appropriate alloys need to be developed. When the common alloys are examined, it turns out that the standard AZ31 extrusion alloy can only be extruded at speeds ~1/3 as high as those used for the popular 6XXX Al alloys. The presentation examines some of the challenges of developing new extrusion alloys that address this difference without compromising on strength (or any other property). Alloys containing Zn and rare-earths are discussed as well as a series based on Sn-Zn-Na.

The seminar will be hosted by Dr Joseph Robson

6th International Light Metals Technology Conference 2013

Date of Event: 15-26 July 2013

Location: Old Windsor, UK

 

Description

Light Metals Technology (LMT) is a biennial conference that focuses on recent advances in the science and technologies associated with aluminium, magnesium and titanium alloys. It presents an opportunity for academic researchers and industry to discuss cutting edge developments and to facilitate new collaborations.

The LMT series is organised, in rotation, by the members of the global light metals alliance of top light metal research centres. LMT2013 will be hosted by BCAST, a Specialist Research Institute of Brunel University, UK. BCAST is the lead partner of the EPSRC Centre - LiME, a national centre of excellence in liquid metal engineering.

The conference will attract representatives of light metal producers, end-users from a broad range of engineering sectors, and research institutions and universities. We expect approximately 250 delegates from countries around the globe.

Registration is now open.

To register, complete the registration form and send to:

• Ms. Joann Alexander
• Email: Joann.alexander@brunel.ac.uk
• Fax: +44 (0) 1895 269758

Contact

• Please visit the website www.lmt2013.com for further information or to contact the organisers directly.