The aim of the project is to establish an efficient research infrastructure for the production and characterization of innovative high-performance grinding tools. In cooperation with local grinding tool manufacturers and users, it is intended to develop customized solutions for precision grinding processes in the future. The goal is to maintain and expand the international competitiveness of Lower Saxony as a production location.
The introduction of additive grinding tool manufacturing opens up a unique opportunity for the IFW to develop new forms of grinding tools. The additive process can be used to produce new types of structured, profiled and porous grinding tools. Furthermore, it is possible to process all known bond types and thus develop individual solutions in cooperation with industry.
In addition to the 3D printer, further specialized machines for the preparation and analysis of grinding tools will be purchased as part of the project. This new equipment will enable the IFW to carry out comprehensive research into the characterization and optimization of grinding tools and thus meet the growing demands of the industry. Thomas Geschwind, head of the grinding tool production research group, explains: “With this new technology, we are taking a far-reaching step into the future. It enables us to develop innovative and sustainable grinding tools with which we can respond even more specifically to the requirements of the grinding process.”
IFW Hannover would like to thank the European Regional Development Fund and the state of Lower Saxony for funding the project. By expanding the research infrastructure, the foundation stone for research into additive grinding wheel production can be laid at the IFW and the research location of Hanover will be further strengthened.
Contact:
For further information, please contact Thomas Geschwind, Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools, on +49 511 762 18849 or by e-mail (geschwind@ifw.uni-hannover.de).