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AGM and Lubrication of Non-Ferrous Materials

Introduction

With the increasing focus on making cars, trucks and machinery more environmentally friendly, there is a tendency to move away from steel. In cars and trucks, there is a move to lighter weight materials (aluminium alloys, components with diamond like coatings (DLC), etc) as lighter weight vehicles will have lower fuel consumption. The move away from steel may also be due to improved performance of alternative materials - for example in aerospace applications there is increasing use of titanium, and carbon fibres.

Since many lubricants have been optimised for steel-steel surfaces, there is increasing interest in the tribological performance of non-ferrous materials, and this meeting has been organised to give an update on progress in this exciting area.

Provisional Programme

Venue
The Conference will be held at the Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT. Located in central London, the Institute is within 10 minutes walk of 5 tube stations and also within easy reach of Euston, Paddington and Kings Cross.

Registration Information and Key Dates

The registration fee includes attendance at the lectures, refreshments, lunch and conference literature. The registration fees are as follows:-

Membership Information
Members of the Institute of Physics

• All members of the Institute of Physics including those with an application for membership pending
• Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
• Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
• Members of other Physics Societies which have a Companion Society or other collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics
• Members of the BAN (Business Affiliates Network)

Concessionary
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members of the Institute of Physics and those on a career break or a low income. (Please submit proof of status together with your registration form).

Non Members
Registrants paying this fee will automatically become affiliate members of the Institute of Physics for 12 months and will receive copies of Physics World. As an affiliate member you will be entitled to attend all conferences at the member's rate for the year and to join one technical or professional group at no additional cost.

Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://members.iop.org  or e-mail membership@iop.org

Registration

On-line registration is recommended and the most secure method for for those wishing to pay by credit or debit card. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete.

For those unable to register on-line, please download the PDF registration form and return together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods below.

• Cheque - Payable to the Institute of Physics in either Pound Sterling, Euros (rate of 1.46) or US Dollars (rate of 1.80)
• Bank Transfer - Payable to the Institute of Physics, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 9 - 13 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SE3 1DD, UK
  (please note that a pro-forma invoice will be sent if payment has not been received at the time of us confirming your booking)
  • £ Sterling - Payments to account number 00253575, sort code 30-94-81
  • € Euro - Payments at exchange rate 1.46 to account number 86000359, sort code 30-94-81
  • $ US Dollar - Payments at exchange rate of 1.80 to account number 11306596, sort code 30-94-81
• Credit / Debit Card

Confirmation of Booking
On-line - Confirmation of your booking will appear on the screen prior to entering payment details. Please print this page for your records. Confirmation will follow via mail within five days of registering.
Registration via hard copy - Confirmation of your booking will be sent within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.
If you do not receive written confirmation within the dates specified above, please e-mail registrations@iop.org

Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 17.5%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.

Cancellations
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 10 October 2007 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept any cancellation made over the telephone, unless it is accompanied by a cancellation of the booking in writing). No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation from 11 October 2007.

Co-Sponsor:

Organisers:
Dr Philippa Cann, Imperial College London 
E-mail: p.cann@imperial.ac.uk

Dr Robert Ian Taylor, Shell Global Solutions (UK)
E-mail: robert.i.taylor@shell.com

Enquiries:
Claire Garland
The Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London
W1B 1NT
UK

Direct Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4840
Switchboard: +44 (0)20 7470 4900
E-mail: claire.garland@iop.org

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