Pilot projects
To kickstart the expansion of Centre X's knowledge base, the following research areas as the starting point for initial discussion and as the foundation for pilot projects: Surface Engineering, Machining Systems and New materials
Surface Engineering
- Functional Surfaces definition and practical usages
- Processes for surface generation
- Surface Characterisation - measurement
Machining Systems:
- On-machine measurements of part and machine to reduce the need for offline metrology room inspections
- Digitalisation and data Management for collecting and data storage.
- Reliability (OEE, condition monitoring) and performance (cost, throughput and quality)
Machining and new materials:
- Material: SGI/CGI
- Cutting parameters and tool selection
- Process optimisation and monitoring
- Cleanliness and cutting fluids/MQL