AM of MAX Phase parts for applications in extreme environments (2022–2025)
Abstract:
This project aims to develop techniques to synthesize MAX Phase compound materials in-situ using laser additive
manufacturing. The project expects to increase jet engine fuel efficiency and thrust, and to fabricate longer-lasting
parts for supersonic speed applications. The expected outcomes include well-developed additive manufacturing
processes to make high performance engineering components with shape complexity for extreme environment
applications, and new methods to increase the 3D printability of brittle materials. This should provide significant
benefits to aerospace and defense industries through solving their long standing bottleneck material and
processing problems. The outcomes also enhance Australia¿s manufacturing capacity.