Ph Candidate For Hybrid Manufacturing Of Engineered Lightweight Metal Components

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials of the School of Engineering of the University of Navarra (Tecnun) is seeking a candidate to carry out a doctoral thesis focused on the integration of hybrid manufacturing technologies (combining additive and subtractive manufacturing) of high performance in the manufacture of lightweight metal components, with special emphasis on the design and optimisation of gears.
The proposal seeks to establish a change in the manufacture of these components starting from a flexible and lightweight design oriented to hybrid manufacturing incorporating topological optimisation and reticular structures.
This approach aims to increase production flexibility and apply advanced hybrid manufacturing techniques to address the manufacture of this type of metal component.
The project will focus on the development of methodologies and integrated analytical or numerical models for the design and hybrid manufacturing of lightweight components combining additive manufacturing by means of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and post-processing based on machining processes, in order to manufacture parts with zero defects and guaranteeing the required mechanical properties and the precision and surface finish of the part.
The Ph.D. student will benefit from well-equipped environments, international, diverse and multidisciplinary community of the University and the project research team.



Minimum Requirements:

Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
English proficiency
IT Skills: CAD, CAM and finite element tools; Matlab
Basic knowledge of manufacturing technologies
Experience in experimental work in the manufacture of metal parts
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Training:
During the completion of the thesis, the candidate will receive and acquire training in:

Modelling of parts using CAD software
Study on topological optimisation and design of lightened structures in gears and static/dynamic analysis of their behaviour through finite element modelling
Additive manufacturing of metal parts by means of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF)
Design, modelling and CAM implementation of post-processing (milling) strategies for parts
Analysis of the precision and surface finish of metal components
Training activities for scientific, professional and personal development

Application Requirements:

Cover letter describing your motivation as a thesis candidate
Updated CV
Transcript of records including the number of exams per subject and the average mark of the degree


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