R & D Programme
We are able to offer a wide range of research support based around our unique pool of expertise and supported by our state-of-the-art facilities.
UPS2 has a very active programme of research and development in ultra precision and structured surfaces, encompassing the following key areas:
Precision Machine and Product Development
- Computer Aided Design
- Finite Element Analysis (stress/thermal)
- Dynamic Modal Analysis
- Rotor Dynamics Analysis
- Laser Based Calibration
Ultra Precision Surface Engineering
- Single Point Diamond Turning
- Fixed Abrasive Grinding
- Free Abrasive Polishing
- Fluid Jet Polishing
- Reactive Atom Plasma
Advanced Surface Structuring
- Photo-chemical Machining
- Single and multi-point diamond surface structuring
- Laser based micro machining
- 5 axes micromachining
- CVD and PVD coating
Advanced Metrology
- Profilometry
- Interferometers
- Co-ordinate metrology
- Hybrid metrology methods
Research can be provided to customers through a range of mechanisms ranging from an MSc individual thesis project through to significant research projects undertaken by fully qualified engineers, researchers and technicians.
