Projects / Programmes
Research and development of rapid production and repair in modern 3D cutting tools with advanced laser technologies
Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
2.10.02 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Manufacturing technology |
Code |
Science |
Field |
T130 |
Technological sciences |
Production technology |
Code |
Science |
Field |
2.11 |
Engineering and Technology |
Other engineering and technologies |
Modern Cutting Tools, LENS technology, Protective Hard Nanocoatings, Repaired Forming Tools, Functional-Gradient Materials
Researchers (22)
no. |
Code |
Name and surname |
Research area |
Role |
Period |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
1. |
25977 |
MSc Matej Balažic |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2012 |
48 |
2. |
25155 |
Matej Belak |
Mechanics |
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
0 |
3. |
31250 |
PhD Luka Čerče |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2012 |
54 |
4. |
05996 |
PhD Slavko Dolinšek |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2012 |
569 |
5. |
22240 |
PhD Radovan Dražumerič |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2013 |
80 |
6. |
20359 |
Renato Fijavž |
Mechanics |
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
32 |
7. |
28908 |
Lovro Grilanc |
Mechanical design |
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
0 |
8. |
31295 |
Branko Ivič |
|
Technical associate |
2011 - 2014 |
0 |
9. |
28615 |
Gorazd Jelenc |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Technical associate |
2011 - 2012 |
0 |
10. |
06883 |
PhD Janez Kopač |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Head |
2011 - 2014 |
1,838 |
11. |
20361 |
Martin Korenjak |
Mechanics |
Researcher |
2011 - 2013 |
0 |
12. |
23470 |
PhD Peter Krajnik |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2013 |
237 |
13. |
17076 |
PhD Davorin Kramar |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2013 |
453 |
14. |
22022 |
Franc Lovec |
Materials science and technology |
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
1 |
15. |
25145 |
Mitja Mikulan |
Mechanics |
Researcher |
2011 - 2013 |
0 |
16. |
19093 |
PhD Matjaž Milfelner |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2012 |
201 |
17. |
09090 |
PhD Peter Panjan |
Materials science and technology |
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
793 |
18. |
26559 |
PhD Franci Pušavec |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
631 |
19. |
18047 |
Vinko Rotar |
|
Technical associate |
2011 - 2014 |
40 |
20. |
09001 |
PhD Mirko Soković |
Manufacturing technologies and systems |
Researcher |
2011 - 2013 |
1,076 |
21. |
31294 |
Srečko Štefane |
|
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
0 |
22. |
07855 |
Anton Žličar |
Mechanics |
Researcher |
2011 - 2014 |
82 |
Organisations (3)
Abstract
Proposed project deals with research, development and implementation of advanced laser technology-LENS (Laser Engineered Net Shaping) for quick and effective manufacture of modern cutting tools and effective repair of used forming tools. Such tools are used for manufacture and repair of different “high-performance” applications in automotive, tool, aerospace, military, medicine and similar industry branches. New cutting tools will have improved construction concepts including advanced cutting geometry, improved tool life due to the hard PVD nano-coatings (improved tribology of the tool-workpiece) and will be manufactured of advanced functional-graded metal materials. Because the accurate final shape of such tools is very important to achieve desired tolerances and workpiece geometry, the final machining on LENS cladded workpieces will be tested and evaluated. The main goal of the project is focused into R&R activities, new technologies and processes of repair and manufacture of modern 3D cutting and forming tools. Expected results are new cutting tool concepts (milling tool), improved nano protective coatings of the cutting tool and repaired forming tools, effective, time and cost-saving manufacture and repair process of such tool with less technology limitations as current conventional repair and manufacture processes.
Significance for science
In view of the current marginal overall economic growth, the further development of science in the field of production technologies is important, especially for the continuation of the applied research. Production is namely one of the key pillars of the Slovenian economy. Innovation, based on scientific excellence, is a key element of sustainable economic competitiveness. High level of conducted researches in program group has prepared a good foundation for continued technological innovations, which are critical for the development of science in Slovenian, as well as in the international arena. Over the course of the research project those procedures were developed with the help of quality engineering, laboratory verified, as well as tested in the production capacities of our industrial partners – co-financiers. Such effects of science are in this context particular characteristic in terms of the increase in productivity, which is a key to greater efficiency of the Slovenian economy. In addition, the selected machining processes were upgraded with elements of resource efficiency and the integration of human factors that contribute to the incremental development of science. Applications of scientific achievements in Slovenian industry have a unique catalyst for further development of science, increase confidence in science and thereby improve the cooperation between the Slovenian research and industrial sphere, which is still weak. Ultimately, the results demonstrate the possibility of the end-use of our advanced technologies and thus exploit the results of science and the replacement of conventional processing with advanced. This replacement is enabled and is essential to increase innovation, enhance competitiveness and economic growth in Slovenia. The publications of scientific results and international innovations/patents remain an essential element of dissemination and mirror of the science development. Project group has maintained with its work to an extremely shaped and verifiable portfolio of publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Published original scientific contributions are balanced and relate to both basic research and applied research for specific industrial applications. Articles in the areas proposed four research domains - advanced processing technology and efficient use of resources, engineering, quality manufacturing and production focused people - representing good cited scientific contributions of the research group. These results are not only important for the development of science - their content is directly linked with the national strategy for the development of the economy, as well as with other initiatives, technological development of the EU. Finally, further contribution of high-quality scientific publications should be noted which raise the quality of the Uni-Lj in international comparative studies, as well as to the Slovenian science in general.
Significance for the country
In order to increase competitiveness in the market is an important quality, time and cost of producing the product. The manufacturing sector consists mostly of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and represents one of the biggest parts of the Slovenian economy as a share of gross domestic product (GDP), which is around 25%. Manufacturing employs the largest number of people, while the machinery and manufacturing products provide the most exports. Innovation based on technological excellence is a key to maintaining economic competitiveness and growth of high-skilled jobs. Only advances in science and development of new technologies allow Slovenian industry to remain competitive in a very demanding market (i.e. automotive industry). Co-financier companies EMO and TIC LENS rank among SMEs. Both companies operate in a global market and with the results of the project became more competitive in an already demanding automotive industry. The market offers standard cutting tools, but to improve the competitiveness, a specific purpose cutting tools needed to be produced and compared them with those in the market. More specifically optimum cutting tool has to be found for milling process with maximum durability and minimum wear. With tools for roughing and finishing experiments were carried out in which the maximum flank wear was observed. Based on the results, tool with best geometry of the cutting edges for a given material was determined. In this way, the productivity of machinery for the manufacture of forming tools is increased and occupancy of certain machine tools improved (eg. 5-axis grinding machine in the company EMO and LENS devices in the enterprise TIC LENS). If the production of a broader regional perspective is analyzed, we can see that the Slovenian industry despite the loss of the Yugoslav market is still the leading economy in the region - mainly in the production of specialized machinery and equipment and production technologies. Slovenian industry has also successfully completed the transition from heavy industry to the highly specialized production, which results in innovative products, such as. complex tools which make up a large part of exports of Slovenian tool in the automotive industry. In this research program key parts of the global production challenges have been achieved and highlighted - challenges that are crucial to the continuation of the socio-economic well-being in Slovenia.
Most important scientific results
Annual report
2011,
2012,
2013,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
Annual report
2011,
2012,
2013,
final report,
complete report on dLib.si