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2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30
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Aerospace Cutting Tool Limited wish to develop a new, all electric Superplastic Forming/Diffusion Bonding (SPF/DB) press construction that offers a cost-effective, affordable solution with the added advantage of increased process flexibility within a single unit. This addresses the current ATI Technology Strategy 2022 -- Destination Zero, cross cutting enabling technologies theme, and specifically the manufacturing and assembly technologies strand. Specifically: - * Light weighting * End of life recycling * Waste reduction * Reduced manufacturing costs * Reduced process equipment costs * Supply chain expansion * Flexible manufacturing system * Process energy savings The new concept utilises electro-mechanical actuators, eliminating the fire risk and costs associated with conventional, servo-controlled hydraulic systems used on current equipment. This will make the process of SPF/DB more affordable for future manufacturers by reducing capital costs by up to 50%, reduce operating costs and saving energy, thereby opening the door for increased process availability leading to a supply chain expansion.