Research focuses

The scientific work of the  Chair of Manufacturing Technology with Focus Machining addresses basic research and application-oriented research. The overarching focus is on technologies and process chains in machining for precision manufacturing and micro manufacturing. Selected research focuses are summarized in the following table.

	Machining ECM - Electrochemical machining EDM - Electrical Discharge Machining LBM - Laser Beam Machining Milling Gear hobbing Turning Turn-milling
	Simulation Simulation of machining processes applying and coupling different length and time scales Multiphysics simulation for design of surface functions and component functions
	Machine tool components and tool technologies for machining processes Prototype systems Cathodes and fixtures Combination tools Integration of sensor and actuator systems Digitization of machine tool components
	Gear technology Modeling and simulation of gear hobbing processes Skive hobbing using PCBN (polycrystalline cubic boron nitride) High-performance hobbing with cemented carbide tools Analysis of cutting fluids and their supply Evaluation of wear-resistant coatings
	Functional surfaces Fluid-structure interaction Friction reduction Friction increase
	Medical technology Process chains for hip arthroplasty and dental technology Finishing of implant materials by machining technologies
	Digital manufacturing and Industrie 4.0 Sensory monitoring of products and processes Interfaces and data chains for digital twins Finishing of additively manufactured components by machining technologies
	Resource-efficient technologies and products Models for energy-efficient design of manufacturing processes and process chains Simulation-based design of surface and component functions