Machining effects on part integrity and life of aircraft materials

Design, manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace products are cornerstones of the
economy and social development of Quebec and Canada. In 2009, more than 78 000 Canadian
jobs were related to the aerospace industry from which 45 % are in Quebec. These high
technology jobs contribute to the quality of life and the economic growth of our province and our
country. To maintain and increase these valued jobs, it is necessary to develop Canadian
technologies and know-how in this field. The goal of this research project is to contribute to the
development of effective and reliable manufacturing methods leading to the weight reduction of
aircraft without compromising their performance. The project will address improvement of
machining processes and of the quality of machined aerospace components, including parts for
gas turbines and landing gears. The research efforts involve a close examination of the manufacturing process and of the mechanical behavior of materials. Two main topics will be
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Faculty Supervisor:

Victor Songmene;Myriam Brochu;Mohammad Jahazi

Student:

Partner:

Pratt & Whitney;Héroux Devtek Inc;Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale au Québec

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

École de technologie supérieure; École Polytechnique de Montréal

Program: