The University of Sheffield
IDC in Machining Science
Current EngD projects:
  • Development of Deep hole drilling technology for extreme L/D ratio holes. R&D into Tool tip tracking and steering technology
    (with Rolls-Royce)
  • Effect of Resin on Tool Wear in CFRP Machining
    (with Sandvik Coromant)
  • Effects of High Velocity Machining of High Strength Titanium Alloy
    (with Messier-Bugatti-Dowty)
  • Thermo-Mechanical Impact of Machining Process on Work Piece Material Micro Structure
    (with Sandvik Coromant)
  • RR1000 Machining Optimisation
    (with Rolls-Royce)
  • Chatter Reduction with Tuned Mass Holders
    (with Boeing)
  • Development of variable geometry milling tools for enhanced productivity
    (with Technicut)
  • Correlation between machining monitoring signals, cutting tools wear and surface integrity on High Strength Titanium Alloys
    (with Messier-Bugatti-Dowty)
  • Advanced cost engineering for application in high value manufacturing technology
    (with Rolls-Royce)
  • Fundamentals of advanced composite machining
    (with Rolls-Royce)
  • Finish machining of novel high strength aerospace materials
    (with Rolls-Royce)