News: AMRC support Bloodhound's supersonic bid
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing in Rotherham is supporting the twin aims of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) project.
The British engineering showcase aims to break the world land speed record by achieving the supersonic speed of 1,000mph. It also aims to inspire future generations to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by showcasing these subjects in the most exciting way possible.
The AMRC initially supplied testing expertise and resources to the Bloodhound team, helping with spin testing of the car's carbon brake discs alongside member company Vibrant NDT. Other testing projects followed, including measuring friction in the front suspension joints, and calibrating the attachment ring used to monitor the thrust produced by the rocket engine.
The AMRC's machining-focused Process Technology Group is now producing a number of key parts for the car, including gearbox components for the Cosworth auxiliary power unit.
Rotherham high-tech precision engineering sub-contractor, Newburgh Engineering is a project sponsor and has completed Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) gearbox casings for use in the car.
The AMRC group of centres will now produce other components, potentially including the car's rear sub-frame – a complex task which will require the large-scale machining capabilities of the Nuclear AMRC and the specialist services of member companies.
Richard Noble OBE, who is leading the Bloodhound project recently held a lecture at the AMRC on the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham. He said: "The AMRC has come on board and are now making key parts including the all important rear sub frame as well as supporting the manufacture, test and calibration of vital components for the UK Rocket test.
"The facilities and resources at AMRC are truly world class and need to be seen to be believed."
The Bloodhound SSC education roadshow also recently visited the AMRC, with the 13.4 metre replica showcar on display next to the AMRC's MANTRA exhibition lorry. Around 120 8 to 10-year-old students from local schools visited to get a taste of advanced engineering, and to test their skills building balloon cars and piloting the Bloodhound simulator.
Phil Spiers, head of the AMRC Advanced Structural Testing Centre, said: "When the Bloodhound project was formed, I was keen to be involved and trained as a STEM ambassador to help spread the message about the benefit of science technology engineering and mathematics.
"I firmly believe that without a good skills base and future engineers, the UK will not be able to compete."
AMRC website
Bloodhound SSC website
Images: AMRC
The British engineering showcase aims to break the world land speed record by achieving the supersonic speed of 1,000mph. It also aims to inspire future generations to take up careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by showcasing these subjects in the most exciting way possible.
The AMRC initially supplied testing expertise and resources to the Bloodhound team, helping with spin testing of the car's carbon brake discs alongside member company Vibrant NDT. Other testing projects followed, including measuring friction in the front suspension joints, and calibrating the attachment ring used to monitor the thrust produced by the rocket engine.
The AMRC's machining-focused Process Technology Group is now producing a number of key parts for the car, including gearbox components for the Cosworth auxiliary power unit.
Rotherham high-tech precision engineering sub-contractor, Newburgh Engineering is a project sponsor and has completed Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) gearbox casings for use in the car.
The AMRC group of centres will now produce other components, potentially including the car's rear sub-frame – a complex task which will require the large-scale machining capabilities of the Nuclear AMRC and the specialist services of member companies.
Richard Noble OBE, who is leading the Bloodhound project recently held a lecture at the AMRC on the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham. He said: "The AMRC has come on board and are now making key parts including the all important rear sub frame as well as supporting the manufacture, test and calibration of vital components for the UK Rocket test.
"The facilities and resources at AMRC are truly world class and need to be seen to be believed."
Phil Spiers, head of the AMRC Advanced Structural Testing Centre, said: "When the Bloodhound project was formed, I was keen to be involved and trained as a STEM ambassador to help spread the message about the benefit of science technology engineering and mathematics.
"I firmly believe that without a good skills base and future engineers, the UK will not be able to compete."
AMRC website
Bloodhound SSC website
Images: AMRC
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