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Title:
Effects of design, feedstock and process parameters on build quality for additively-manufactured, conformally-cooled die casting tooling
Agreement Number:
975954
Agreement Value:
$114,584.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 7, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
Description:
Tooling such as dies and molds experience numerous thermal cycles during operation. High performance tooling can be obtained by embedding conformal cooling channels for integrated thermal management. This concept is enabled using Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies. Tooling is usually made of specialty steels. Weldability of most tool steels is however very limited, which makes their processability with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) AM technologies difficult. The industry is thus presently using maraging steel as an alternative material to build complex additively manufactured, conformally-cooled tool inserts. Some industries reported early failure of these additively-manufactured tooling compared to the conventional tooling made of standard steels. The sources of inconsistencies in the AM tooling are yet unclear. In this project, the NRC in collaboration with the University of Waterloo, is aiming to understanding the links between material properties, process parameter, geometrical design, and tooling life of maraging steel tooling manufactured by LPBF.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:
Waterloo, Ontario, CA N2L 3G1
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q2-975954
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119260685
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Waterloo
Federal Riding Name:
Waterloo
Federal Riding Number:
35112
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:
541710