Load-optimised design of cutting edge microgeometries for industrial processes

• Applicant: Professor Dr.-Ing. Berend Denkena
• Subject Area: Metal-Cutting and Abrasive Manufacturing Engineering
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 444577723

The microgeometry of the cutting edges has a significant influence on the performance of cutting tools. It thus offers considerable potential for increasing productivity and process reliability. For maximum performance, the microgeometry of cutting tools must be adapted to the material to be machined and the existing loads during use. However, the great potential of the rounding of the cut-ting edges has so far emerged from the findings on continuous cutting. A broad industrial application of process- and load-specific rounded tools therefore requires the transfer and extension of the cur-rent state of knowledge to other industrially used manufacturing and preparation processes, such as internal cylindrical turning and brush machining. The underlying findings were compiled in the preceding project "Influence of continuously and discontinuously honed cutting edges on the wear behavior of cutting tools for turning operations". The aim of the planned transfer project is therefore to transfer the basic knowledge to industrial processes and boundary conditions and to develop a cross-process, load-optimised design of the cutting edge microgeometry for turning and milling. This transfer forms the basis for the application of scientific findings in industrial practice. In this project the industrial partner MAPAL Dr. Kress KG is pursuing the goal of significantly reducing the time and resources required in tool design, improving tool application behaviour and thus increasing competitiveness.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants (Transfer Project)
• Application Partner: MAPAL Fabrik für Präzisionswerkzeuge Dr. Kress KG