My research is about re-working and re-shaping of EoL (End-of-Life) sheet metal parts already formed to obtain flat and reusable panels through warm flattening (300°C). The flattened panels can be used for a sustainable circular economy model rather than being melted for conventional recycling. This paradigm change promises several advantages. Firstly, the proposed model reduces the overall energy spenditure needed to produce metal blanks. Secondly, this routine aims to reduce material losses and inefficiencies typical of conventional recycling.
Before using the panel and after flattening, quality controls such as thickness and hardness measurements will be done, and, for this purpose, I would like to design and assemble a compact machine to perform multiple quality control measurements.
Thus, this project aims to be a part of the struggle against the climate change and the increasing demand of natural resources.