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Title On how the selection of materials affects sustainability
ID_Doc 17517
Authors Hernandez, AEB
Title On how the selection of materials affects sustainability
Year 2019
Published
DOI 10.1016/j.promfg.2019.04.078
Abstract The selection of the materials for the production of aerospace engine products is directly related to their performance in tough working conditions. However, the extraction of the materials requires high amounts of energy, use water and emit CO2, which can be directly related with environmental sustainability. The abundance of the materials and their sourcing and geographical location can be further related to economic and social sustainability. Manufacturing companies look for different materials and cutting data that will optimize material removal rate, cutting tool utilization, required cutting time, costs, energy used, CO2 footprint, coolants, etc. Here is presented a simple methodology to calculate the sustainability impact of the selection of materials. The study compares a simplified theoretical work piece that is geometrically complex and made of difficult to machine material, e.g. Ti-6Al-4V and MP159. The study shows how to select the optimal material, not only in terms of costs, but also in terms of environmental, societal and economical sustainability. (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V.
Author Keywords End of Life; Machining process; Sustainability; Triple Bottom Line
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
EID WOS:000560232900079
WoS Category Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Manufacturing
Research Area Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering
PDF https://doi.org/10.1016/j.promfg.2019.04.078
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