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AMINA

PROJECT

AMINA

Additive Manufacturing of Iron-Nickel Based Alloys
PROJECT LEAD

Nicola Sicignano

CONCEPT

Nickel-iron alloys are highly versatile materials, offering low thermal expansion, good mechanical resistance, and toughness at cryogenic temperatures. These properties make them ideal for a wide range of advanced applications, particularly in industrial automation.

Currently, such alloys are mostly processed using traditional manufacturing methods, which, although well-established, suffer from high material waste and low environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the limited availability of literature on the use of these alloys in Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) highlights the need for dedicated research in this area.

Fonte: G. Huang, G. He, X. Gong, Y. He, Y. Liu, K. Huang, Additive manufacturing of Invar 36 alloy, Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 30 (2024), pp. 1241-1268, ISSN 2238-7854.
CONTEXT

Nickel-iron alloys are highly versatile materials, offering low thermal expansion, good mechanical resistance, and toughness at cryogenic temperatures. These properties make them ideal for a wide range of advanced applications, particularly in industrial automation.

Currently, such alloys are mostly processed using traditional manufacturing methods, which, although well-established, suffer from high material waste and low environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the limited availability of literature on the use of these alloys in Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) highlights the need for dedicated research in this area.

Beneficiari

OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS

The main objectives of the AMINA project include:

  • Optimization of ALM parameters to maximize thermo-mechanical properties and surface quality
  • Development of post-process heat treatments to enhance material performance
  • Definition of CNC machining parameters for precise dimensional and geometric tolerances
  • Reduction of production waste, minimization of environmental impact, and achievement of near-net-shape components
  • Structural optimization to reduce weight and emissions during both production and use

The expected outcomes include a more efficient and sustainable production process, leading to:

  • Higher quality components
  • Lower environmental impact
  • Optimized production times

The project will enhance market competitiveness, foster innovation, and encourage technology transfer to other industries, supporting sustainability and energy efficiency on a broader scale.

KEY FIGURES

13920

RESEARCH HOURS

2

NEW HIRES EXPECTED

12

PROJECT DURATION

6

NUMBER OF WORK PACKAGES (WPS)

2

STARTING TRL

5

FINAL TRL