Project Info
Robotic Blacksmithing
Kester Clarke
kclarke@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
Specifically, this project will focus on the effects of the blacksmithing process to the product’s final mechanical properties. It will determine what parts of the blacksmithing influence certain properties and the order of the process. Automating blacksmithing by adding robotic controls and sensors will give the opportunity for tighter process controls (i.e., temperature/time, strain, deformation pathway, etc.) that might be possible with a human blacksmith.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery.
Primary Contacts:
Kester Clarke, kclarke@mines.edu
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Interest in robotics, metallurgy, induction heating, forging.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
5
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
Learn more about metamorphic manufacturing through other publications and resources which may be useful in the future of the current project.
Further development and practice of research skills that will be applicable to the professional environment (data analysis, presentations, and reports).
MENTORING PLAN
Weekly meetings
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior
Senior