Additive Manufacturing Group
The Additive Manufacturing Group (AMG) was established as a multi-disciplinary research enterprise at McMaster University's Faculty of Engineering in 2015. AMG is involved in fundamental and applied research and education programs dealing with AM applications in various industries including: Automotive, Aerospace, Biomedical Devices, and Tooling.
About the AMG
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Founded in 2015, the Additive Manufacturing Group (AMG) is a research group at McMaster University. The AMG supports academic research and educational programs in the field of Additive Manufacturing (AM) with the applications to various industries including aerospace, automotive, biomedical and tool industries.
Research Foci
Our research foci include:
- Design for Additive Manufacturing (AM)
- Multi-Scale Modelling and Simulation for AM Processes
- Development of Tailored Materials for AM
- In-Process Monitoring and Control for AM Processes
- Metal Hybrid Manufacturing
Research Thrusts
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Research in the AMG is structured into five research thrusts which span a variety of interrelated areas within the AM field. These research thrusts include:
- Design for AM: focuses on the development of integrated design methodologies linking AM process characteristics, part functionality, component features, and topology optimization to fully capture the novel disruptive potential of AM.
- Multi-Scale Modelling and Simulation: focuses on the development of process models that can be used for modeling and simulating heating, melting, deposition, and solidification of materials during AM processes.
- Tailored Materials for AM: focuses on the development of new multiple materials with adapted functionality, allowing for new AM advances. These materials can improve the AM technology by optimizing the mechanical properties of the part components or providing additional functions to the final part.
- In-Process Monitoring and Control: focuses on the development of in-process monitoring, sensing, and closed-loop control strategies that enhance the process repeatability and product consistency. Included in this thrust is a process-structure-property relationship to identify the interaction between the AM process dynamics and the response of the deposited material.
- Metal Hybrid Manufacturing: includes the integration of additive and subtractive manufacturing processes into a single workstation, allowing the AM of metal parts with machining accuracy and surface finish.
Industrial Partners
Recent Publications on Additive Manufacturing
- Yakout, M., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “Density and mechanical properties in selective laser melting of Invar 36 and stainless steel 316L,” Journal of Materials Processing Technology, volume 266, pp. 397-420, April 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.11.006
- Fereiduni, E., Yakout, M., and Elbestawi, M.A., “Laser-based additive manufacturing of lightweight metal matrix composites”, in AlMangour B. (eds) Additive Manufacturing of Emerging Materials, Springer, January 2019. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91713-9_3
- Fereiduni, E. and Elbestawi, M.A., “Process-Structure-Property relationships in additively manufactured metal matrix composites”, in AlMangour B. (eds) Additive Manufacturing of Emerging Materials, Springer, January 2019. http://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-91713-9_4
- Maamoun, A.H., Veldhuis, S.C., and Elbestawi, M.A., “Friction stir processing of AlSi10Mg parts produced by selective laser melting”, Journal of Materials Processing Technology, volume 263, pp. 308-320, January 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.08.030
- Yakout, M., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “A study of thermal expansion coefficients and microstructure during selective laser melting of Invar 36 and stainless steel 316L,” Additive Manufacturing, volume 24, pp. 405-418, December 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.09.035
- Maamoun, A.H., Xue, Y.F., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “Effect of Selective Laser Melting Process Parameters on the Quality of Al Alloy Parts: Powder Characterization, Density, Surface Roughness, and Dimensional Accuracy,” Materials, volume 11, issue 12, pp. 2343-2365, November 2018. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma11122343
- Mahmoud, D., and Elbestawi, M.A., “Selective Laser Melting of Porosity Graded Lattice Structures for Bone Implants”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, October 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-2886-9
- Hussein, R., Sadek, A., Elbestawi, M.A., and Attia, M. H., “Low-Frequency Vibration Assisted Drilling of Hybrid CFRP/Ti6Al4V Stacked Material”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, volume 98, issue 9-12, pp. 2801-2817, October 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-018-2410-2
- Yakout, M., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “A review of metal additive Manufacturing technologies”, Solid State Phenomena, volume 278, pp. 1-14, July 2018. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.278.1
- Maamoun, A.H., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “Influence of Shot Peening on AlSi10Mg Parts fabricated by Additive Manufacturing,” Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, volume 2, pp. 40-55, June 2018. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp2030040
- Yakout, M., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “Process-Structure-Property relationship for selective laser melting of aerospace alloys”, the 7th International Conference on Virtual Machining Process Technology (VMPT), Hamilton, May 2018. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/328276669_Process-Structure-Property_relationship_for_selective_laser_melting_of_aerospace_alloys
- Narvan, M. and Elbestawi, M.A., “Metal additive manufacturing for automotive applications”, the 7th International Conference on Virtual Machining Process Technology (VMPT), Hamilton, May 2018.
- Maamoun, A.H., Elbestawi, M.A., Dosbaeva, G.K., and Veldhuis, S.C., “Thermal Post-processing of AlSi10Mg parts produced by Selective Laser Melting using recycled powder,” Additive Manufacturing, volume 21, pp. 234-247, May 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addma.2018.03.014
- Yakout, M., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “On the characterization of stainless steel 316L parts produced by selective laser melting,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, volume 95, issue 5-8, pp. 1953-1974, March 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-1303-0
- Mahmoud, D., and Elbestawi, M.A., “Lattice Structures and Functionally Graded Materials Applications in Additive Manufacturing of Orthopedic Implants: A Review,” Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing, volume 1, issue 2, pp. 13-31, October 2017. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp1020013
- Yakout, M., Cadamuro, A., Elbestawi, M.A., and Veldhuis, S.C., “The selection of process parameters in additive manufacturing for aerospace alloys,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, volume 92, issue 5-8, pp. 2081-2098, September 2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-017-0280-7
- Yakout, M. and Elbestawi, M.A., “Additive manufacturing of composite materials: an overview”, the 6th International Conference on Virtual Machining Process Technology (VMPT), Montreal, May 2017. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316688880_Additive_Manufacturing_of_Composite_Materials_An_Overview
- Barrari, A., Kishawy, H.A., Kaji, F., and Elbestawi, M.A., “On the Surface Quality of Additive Manufactured Parts”, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, volume 89, issue 5-8, pp. 1969-1974, March 2017. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-016-9215-y
John Preston
Professor, Department of Engineering Physics and Associate Dean of Research and External Relations
Gregory R. Wohl
Associate Professor and Associate Chair (Undergraduate), Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mostafa Yakout
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2015-Date)
Dalia Mahmoud
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2016-Date)
Morteza Narvan
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2016-Date)
Ramy Hussein
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2016-Date)
Eskandar Fereiduni
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2017-Date)
Mohamed Balbaa
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2017-Date)
Hossein Rezaeifar
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2017-Date)
Alexander Shortt
M.A.Sc. Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2017-Date)
Jake Xue
M.A.Sc. Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2017-Date)
Ali Safdel
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2018-Date)
Mohammad Ghayoomi
M.A.Sc. Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2018-Date)
Mohamed Abdelhafiz
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2018-Date)
Joe Deering
PhD Candidate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (2018-Date)
Farheen Ahmed
M.A.Sc. Candidate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (2018-Date)
Pardis Mohammadpour
PhD Candidate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (2018-Date)
Khaled Abu Samk
PhD Candidate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering (2018-Date)
Sameh Mekhiel
PhD Candidate, Department of Mechanical Engineering (2018-Date)
Ahmed Maamoun
PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 2019
Francesco Maja
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2016
Andrea Cadamuro
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2016
Kendra Willcott-Benoit
Co-op in Mechanical Engineering, 2017
Mohamed Aly
M.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2018
Pietro Castelli
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2018
Pierluigi Carbonara
M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, 2018
Contact us!
Prof. M. A. Elbestawi
Professor and Director
W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West - ETB 506
Hamilton, ON Canada, L8S 0A3
Tel: (905) 525-9140 ext. 26558
Email: elbestaw@mcmaster.ca
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Join the AMG in 2019 - We are welcoming expressions of interest!
The Additive Manufacturing Group (AMG) at McMaster University is seeking a PhD student with expertise in the areas of additive manufacturing, machine monitoring & control, and sensors. We are now welcoming expressions of interest to do PhD in Mechanical Engineering under the supervision of Professor Mo Elbestawi in 2019. The opportunity is to add a feedback control system to a laser melting machine currently exist in the additive manufacturing lab.
The AMG supports academic research and educational programs in the field of metal additive manufacturing with the applications to various industries including aerospace, automotive, biomedical and tool industries.The AMG website is https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/sept/practice/amg.
Minimum requirements and qualifications:
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or in a related discipline, preferably the thesis topic was on machine control.
- Previous experience in machine control systems is a bonus.
- Ability to work safely in a lab environment.
- Ability to work independently and work well with others in a team environment.
- Good knowledge in design of experiments and experimental analysis techniques.
How:
If you are interested, please send an email to Prof. Mo Elbestawi (elbestaw@mcmaster.ca) with a copy of your CV and copies of your transcripts.