Randomised impact testing - a new technique to replicate the damage mechanisms in solid particle erosion of thermal barrier coatings is the title of a talk which Micro Materials Ltd's Director of Materials Development, Prof Ben Beake will give at the inaugural SSET-2024 conference, which will take place September 17th-19th at the University of Manchester.
In the talk, Ben will show how the new technique, pioneered in our Wrexham laboratory, can be used to study erosion impact-by-impact, to produce findings which then greatly assist materials developers to design improved thermal barrier coatings. When used by manufacturers of aerospace engines, for example, improved coatings will both reduce costs and the environmental impact of the engines.
With a proud history of innovation in materials characterisation, Micro Materials is delighted to be contributing to this event, where leaders of surface engineering from academia and industry will explore solutions offered by new developments in the field of surface technology to important global challenges.
If you are attending the SSET-2024 conference, you can listen to Ben's talk on
Tuesday 17th Sept, at 14.40-15.00, in the Innovation Suite, Core Technology Facility, University of Manchester, 46 Grafton Street, Manchester M13 9LH
For more details, the Randomised impact Technical Note is downloadable at www.micromaterials.co.uk/impact