Centre for Laser Processing of Materials (CLPM)
Technical Research Centre on Alternative Energy Materials & Systems
| Title | : | Technical Research Centre on Alternative Energy Materials & Systems (ARCI-TRC-AEM&S) |
| Duration | : | 5 years (w.e.f. 29-12-2015) |
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Development of laser surface texturing technology for automotive applications (TSDP-DST)
Overall Project Goal: Develop and implement advanced ultrafast laser surface texturing technology for automotive components that improves the engine efficiency.
The specific objectives are:
- To establish an ultrafast laser surface texturing facility suitable for all geometries and to study the effect of process parameters on dimple/texture aspect ratio and predict optimum process parameters
- To apply laser surface texturing to upgrade the tribological performance of selective automotive components
- To study the influence of texturing pattern, dimple orientation on the emission and performance characteristics of engine
- Practical and Economical aspects of the implementation of laser surface texturing technology for automotive applications
The deliverables are:
- Development of ultrafast laser surface texturing system for inner bore of cylinder liner, piston rings and connecting rod eyes of an automotive engine.
- Microsurface texturing technology for three automotive engine components
