Component Development, Prototyping & Evaluation
Component and systems development depends upon the optimisation of concepts and the development of process routes. At CERAM, our integrated approach, combining materials expertise, prototyping and modelling facilities and performance evaluations enables seamless transition from the virtual to the real - meaning that you can quickly progress to product and project realisation.
We offer:
- process design, development and optimisation for realisation
- development scale manufacture and component prototyping
- net-shape processing
- high temperature testing up to 1600°C
- additive layer manufacturing and rapid prototyping
- surface engineering & coatings development
- modelling and simulation of materials, components and processes
- fabrication and testing of ceramic and cermet elements in high temperature fuel cells and batteries
- component and systems performance evaluation
- duty-cycle re-creation and bench evaluation
- lifetime performance evaluation and profiling, including accelerated testing
- testing of abrasion resistance and high temperature assessment of surface damage (physical, mechanical, chemical)
- material failure analysis and diagnostics
- thermo-mechanical modelling of materials and structures for design and insulation strategies
- surface and bulk microstructural analysis.
Cleanliness Measurement on High Performance Metal Components
Application of CERAM's bespoke cleaning validation procedure - Validata
Development & Sourcing of a New Glass Material for Mansol Preforms
Testing & material trials
Surface Characterisation of Gas Turbines
CERAM assisted Goodrich Corporation with surface analysis of a chromium containing coating.
Ceramic Body Armour
A manufacturer of ceramic armour for military vehicles and personnel sought expertise regarding pressure-cast forming of armour components.