Platform Programme Four - Machine Tool and Large Volume Metrology
Platform Programme Four – Machine Tool and Large Volume Metrology
The overarching aim of this Platform Programme is to embed the outcomes of the metrology research undertaken over Years 1-3 into metrology-enabled manufacturing over Years 4-7. The Huddersfield team will focus on implementing rapid machine calibration, self-calibrating sensors and advanced measurement routines for process monitoring will be combined with AI interpretation of data. The Bath team will focus on the real-time automation of large volume metrology for networks, typically for aerospace manufacture.
(1) Applied Machine Tool Metrology: Techniques developed in previous projects, WP4 & WP8 will be implemented in manufacturing environments. Rapid machine calibration, self-calibrating sensors and advanced measurement routines for process monitoring will be combined with AI interpretation of data. The end result will be to improve manufacturing accuracy, machine availability and to enable traceable on-machine certification.
(2) Real-Time Automation of Large Volume Metrology for Integrated Manufacture: The research will build upon outcomes from WP2-WP4 integrated into the manufacturing processes of large scale workpieces. Effectively, the controlled metrology applied to real-time automation of large volume metrology for networks will become the critical feedback mechanisms for manufacturing processes such as interfacing of components and systems. Account will be taken of workpiece changes due to increased loads during assembly to reduce the dependence and expense of current jig-based manufacture.
Meet the team
Prof. Andrew Longstaff
Investigator
University of Huddersfield
Dr Patrick Keogh
Investigator
University of Bath
Mr Ben Morgan
Investigator
The University of Sheffield - AMRC
Dr Simon Fletcher
Investigator
University of Huddersfield
Dr Nicola Bailey
Investigator
University of Bath
Dr Wencheng Pan
Research Fellow
The University of Huddersfield
Dr Zheng Wang
Research Fellow
University of Bath
Dr Runan Zhang
Research Fellow
University of Bath
Mr Thomas Furness
Research Fellow
University of Huddersfield
Mr Andrew Bell
Applications Engineer
The University of Huddersfield
Mr G Fieux, Mr A Iqbal and Mr N Alegeh
Publications
Miller, J., Fletcher, S., Longstaff, A. (2020) Simon Parkinson, Simultaneous constant velocity measurement of the motion errors of linear axes, International Journal of Automation Technology, 14(3), 417-428.
Furness, T., Fletcher, S., Longstaff, A., Bell, A. & McVey, S. (2019) European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, Conference Proceedings - 19th International Conference and Exhibition, EUSPEN 2019: 19th International Conference and Exhibition. Leach, R. K., Billington, D., Nisbet, C. & Phillips, D. (eds.). euspen, p. 214-217.