Objective

1. Quantification of deposit geometry as a function of input variables
2. Development of the geometrical model of CS deposition
3. Integration of the geometrical model with robot toolpath generation
4. Comparison of properties and/or microstructure of repaired components generated using different geometric strategies

Expected Results

1. Validated geometric model of CS deposition capable of providing predictive capability for one alloy system
2. Methodology and procedure for generating minimum data requirements for calibration of model for general alloy deposition
3. Demonstration of automated component repair with a) improved consumable usage, b) minimized post-deposition machining and c) enhanced deposit mechanical/microstructural performance, compared with manual/simple deposition strategy

Enrolment

TCD within the School of Engineering Structured Programme

Planned Secondment

1. TCD (A), Prof. R. Lupoi, Month 13 (2) & 19 (3) support on developing AI geometrical model and integration with robot programming
2. TWI (NA), Dr. Begg, Month 29 (2) software development support