GrindingHub 2024: Research institutes showcase current grinding technology projects

The IFW (Institute for Production Engineering and Machine Tools) at Leibniz University Hannover, Inspire AG, Zurich, the ISF (Institute for Machining Technology) at Dortmund University of Technology, the IWF (Institute for Machine Tools and Factory Management) at Berlin University of Technology and the MTI (Manufacturing Technology Institute) at RWTH Aachen University will also be exhibiting at the Grinding Solution Park Science in Hall 10, Stand 10D20. "The GrindingHub is an ideal meeting place to exchange ideas about innovations and developments in grinding technology and to help shape the future of the industry," says Prof. Dirk Biermann, Head of the ISF at the Technical University of Dortmund. Networking with industry is an important concern for the university institutes. "We use knowledge and experience from decades of research to support companies from the cylindrical, surface/profile, tool and vibratory grinding sectors with their individual challenges," says Peter Breuer, Group Leader Grinding Technology at the MTI of RWTH Aachen University, describing the aim of his participation. A large number of companies from the fields of application, machine and grinding tools and cooling lubricants are involved in the respective research projects of the institutes and thus make a significant contribution to advancing the investigations. Projects and highlights from basic research will be presented in order to provide an in-depth understanding of the interdependencies in grinding and finishing. Companies have the opportunity to discuss production-related issues with a comprehensive industry network. The aim is to transfer the knowledge gained quickly and effectively into industrial applications.

All participating research institutes and companies are dedicated to grinding technology topics that affect the industry. These include, for example, investigations into the machining of new and innovative materials or grinding processes to produce tribologically effective surfaces. The focus is on process reliability (first part right) as well as predictive modeling and machine learning models. At the same time, the focus is on sustainable production, digital process integration and innovative tool concepts for precision surface machining. "In production technology, it is up to us to drive forward the development of resource-saving processes. The grinding process in particular requires a considerable amount of energy due to its peripherals. We therefore conduct holistic research that focuses on minimizing energy and resource consumption, from the manufacture of grinding tools to their application," says Prof. Berend Denkena, Head of the IFW at Leibniz Universität Hannover. Visitors to the Grinding Solution Park Science can look forward to a wide range of exhibits. The exhibits include sensorized tool holders for bore grinding under high-speed conditions, additively manufactured grinding tools with a three-dimensional profile, generating grinding tools for milling cutter production and diamond grinding tools with graded grain concentration. "It is important to us to represent the entire production environment at GrindingHub as the industry meeting place for grinding technology. Synergies between research and industry play a central role here. Visitors can experience this live and on site at the Grinding Solution Park Science," concludes Dr. Markus Heering, Managing Director of GrindingHub organizer VDW (German Machine Tool Builders' Association).