Computational alloy design for cold spray deposition

Principal Investigators: Graham Schaffer, Zhe Liu, Tesfaye Molla, Christian Brandl

The aim of this project is to design a new generation of proprietary, high-performance alloys and composites that are optimised for cold spray deposition. Cold spray is a new manufacturing technology that is used to create coatings for enhancement, repair, restoration and for additive manufacturing. Using a systems approach and by integrating experiments with computational models, this project will generate new knowledge for enhanced materials design. Partnering with Ruag Australia, a leading Defence aerospace supplier, the project will deliver a practical tool for the accelerated design of metal powders for cold spray and invent commercially useful advanced materials to improve the competitiveness of the Australian manufacturing industry.