Mikron Tool of Agno is a global leader in designing and manufacturing small, high-precision carbide tools for demanding applications, particularly those involving challenging materials.
In manufacturing, the accuracy and efficiency of cutting tools are critical, with optimal performance resulting from meticulous design and dependent on various factors related to geometry, materials, and cutting conditions.
Aramis Sardi, technical department manager at Mikron Tool, notes, 鈥淭he increasing complexity of applications in key industries, such as medical and aerospace, presents significant challenges in tool shapes and cutting performance, involving a vast number of parameters.鈥�
The CrazyFinish project, funded by the Swiss Innovation Agency (Innosuisse), aims to create a platform for designing high-performance cutting tools tailored to the needs of each customer.
Key scientific innovation topics focus on different aspects of FE simulation activities in the cutting process. The main challenges include finding realistic methods for defining chip separation, handling large deformations, and modeling friction and heat transfer.
鈥淭oday's industrial innovation relies on implementing integrated digital platforms essential for developing highly customized products to meet customers' specific needs. By leveraging new design technologies that incorporate artificial intelligence and simulation techniques, we can optimize design and production processes, reduce response times, and improve product quality, thereby ensuring a competitive market advantage,鈥� concludes Luca Diviani, project leader and head of MEMTi's Mechanical Engineering Laboratory.
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