Titanium Castings for Engine Structures (TiCASE)
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| Coordinator | GKN Aerospace Sweden AB - Avd 9005 |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 500 000 |
| Project duration | June 2018 - August 2021 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
The purpose of TiCASE was to: Develop design-for-casting methodology Make use of unique casting facility in Germany Extend the casting simulation capabilities at RISE to titanium alloys Strengthen the titanium materials competence at University West. Strengthen the position of GKN leading to business with the engine OEMs globally The project has focussed on: How to tailor a titanium structure design to optimize castability, minimize casting defects and reduce weight Investigate the relationship between casting parameters, mechanical properties, microstructure and defects
Expected results and effects
The project has been a great success, in spite of the Corona pandemic slowing down activities in 2020. GKN, RISE and University West have gained invaluable insights in working closely with a titanium casting company and GKN can now in a better way design for optimized castings. It should be noted that there are no titanium casting suppliers for aerospace structural parts in Sweden today so this project enabled a very important international collaboration.
Planned approach and implementation
The Ticase project was carried out in international cooperation with a German LUFO project.