Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen
Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI)
Address
Campus-Boulevard 30
52074 Aachen
Deutschland
GERiT
This institution in GERiT
52074 Aachen
Projects
Priority Programmes
Current projects
Derivation of cause-effect relationships for die design on the basis of data-driven process modeling for fine blanking
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Kröger, Peer
;
Trimpe, Sebastian
)
Development of a Greybox model for wear prognosis of PVD coated carbide tools during high performance turning of steels
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Bobzin, Kirsten
)
Simulation of the pulsed electrochemical machining (PECM) of thin-walled workpieces for turbomachinery component manufacturing – SIMPECT
(Applicants
Klink, Andreas
;
Schröder, Wolfgang
)
Completed projects
Dry forming of low alloy steels by direct impact extrusion using a self-lubricating tool coating and structured workpieces
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Bobzin, Kirsten
)
Enlargement of the forming limits of metal spinning by laser-assistance
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Model-based control of surface integrity in hard turning
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Münstermann, Sebastian
)
Multi-scale modeling of the thermal workpiece load in the turning process considering the cutting fluid
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Kneer, Reinhold
)
Research Grants
Current projects
Adaptable tool monitoring systems for turning processes based on inprocess cutting force sensors
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Drossel, Welf-Guntram
)
Analysis of discharge-dependent surface integrity of cemented carbide forming dies machined by sinking EDM and its influence on the tribological characteristics and the resulting fatigue behavior
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Analysis of wear mechanisms in grinding of polycrystalline diamond with vitrified bonded grinding wheels based on a friction model
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Characterization of component damage due to short circuits during electrochemical machining (Chara-Kass)
(Applicant
Klink, Andreas
)
Development and investigation of an indirect dynamic force measurement system based on voltage and current signals for cutting technology
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development and validation of a generic temperature model for milling tools
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development of a friction model characterizing the temperature-, relative velocity-, and contact normal stress-dependent behaviors at glass-mold interface in Precision Glass Molding (FriPGM)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development of Binder Jetting for highly stressed drive components by sintering according to requirements
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Broeckmann, Christoph
)
Electrochemical wire cutting with axial high-pressure flushing and internally flushed tube tools
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Experimental and model-based analysis of machining-induced residual stresses and part distortion when turning Inconel 718
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Broeckmann, Christoph
)
Fine blanking of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (fine blanking CFRP)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Fundamental study of the electrical and acoustic characterization of different types of single discharges in wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
hodology for the adaptive design of economically optimized process sequences in the case of short-term disruptions in the manufacturing process
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Identification of the mechanisms of action of the tribological behaviour of structured semi-finished product surfaces during full forward extrusion of aluminum alloys with regard to friction and wear reduction (TriboLub)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Interdisciplinary design of components with complex functional surfaces under consideration of manufacturing boundary conditions
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Jeschke, Peter
)
Investigation of the cutting mechanisms during ultrasonic assisted machining of fibre reinforced non-oxide ceramics with geometrically defined cutting edge (CMCs)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Investigation of the formation mechanisms of micro lead during external cylindrical plunge grinding of sealing counterfaces
(Applicants
Bauer, Frank
;
Bergs, Thomas
)
Load and function-oriented tool design for finish turning of rotationally symmetrical components made out of the nickel-based alloy Inconel 718
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Machine hammer peening of laser deposition welded IN718 components (MalIn)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Material removal behavior during grinding of tungsten carbide cemented carbides with multiphase alternative binder materials
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Measurement and modeling of geometric accuracy when broaching profile grooves
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Methodology for Generation of Cross-Process Modells (IKTINO II)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Modeling of the behavior of elastically bonded tools in gear honing
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Modelling of the impact of the thermo-mechanical load collective on the rim zone microstructure when cutting TiAl6V4
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Model predictive force control for multi-axis rough milling
(Applicants
Abel, Dirk
;
Bergs, Thomas
)
Mold materials with adjustable coefficient of thermal expansion for precision glass molding
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Broeckmann, Christoph
)
Performance optimization of spur gears by machine hammered tooth surfaces (OptiGear2)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Researching an adaptive system for tool wear monitoring based on artificial intelligence
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Technology development for the efficient production of glass exterior and interior components for automotive futures
(Applicants
Kneer, Reinhold
;
Reese, Stefanie
)
Wear protection in rolling bearings by preconditioning of the workpiece surfaces in manufacturing
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Jacobs, Georg
)
Completed projects
Analysis of material removal mechanisms in grinding of super hard cutting materials regarding polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (PCBN)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Basic analysis and optimization of the flow behavior of thermoplastics by adjusting the surface of electrical discharge machined injection molds (EDSIMP)
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Hopmann, Christian
)
Blanking of fibre reinforced plastics. Manufacturing technology and numerical modelling
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Reese, Stefanie
)
Characterization and simulation of the fracture behavior of CBN grain types as a function of crystal structure, grain orientation and dressing parameters
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Compensation of Shape and Dimensional Deviations Due to Thermo-Elastic Deformation During Dry Machining
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Cost-optimized planning of changes in manufacturing of safety-critical components through systematic manufacturing change management
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Design model for the knowledge-based adjustment of the edge zone and surface properties of additive-manufactured components for guided centrifugal finishing
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development and industrial application of a model for tool life prediction for multi-flank chip formation by means of bevel gear plunging processes
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development and verification of a constitutive approach for the determination of high-strain-rate flow curves by means of the cutting process
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development of a 3D multiphysics model to analyse the thermo-mechanical effect of coolants in metal cutting
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development of a Cutting Force Model for the Optimization of the Process Design of Bevel Gear Grinding
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development of a kinematic model for the prediction of the relative speed between chips and work piece in unguided vibratory finishing process
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Development of a model to predict the machining forces in the rolling process of powder metallurgical parts using the example of gears
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Fundamental material based investigations to understand electric discharge machinability of electrically conductive ceramics with oxide matrix
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Kern, Frank
)
Fundamental research on a double beam laser process for metals
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Grain refinement in the surface layer of metallic materials by means of machine hammer peening (FinePeening)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Influence of the grinding wheel topography on the formation of the thermo-mechanical stress collective in the grinding process
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Integration of technology and inspection planning for cost-optimized production processes of medical devices
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Schmitt, Robert
)
Investigation of the interactions of incremental surface layer forming and HPPMS coating on fine blanking dies in order to enable a load-applied surface integrity adjustment (TEStOI)
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Bobzin, Kirsten
)
Investigation of the thermomechanical interactions in the shear zone during the fine blanking of heated high strength sheet materials (HotFib)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Material removal mechanisms in grinding of fiber-reinforced non-oxide ceramics
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Methodology for generating cross-technology metamodels (IKTINO)
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Methodology for the highly iterative design of production process sequences
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Microstructure-sensitive fatigue lifetime assessment considering forming history effects
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Münstermann, Sebastian
)
Modelling of grinding worm profile wear at generating gear grinding
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Numerical modeling of the thermo-mechanical contact in grinding
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Process Machine Interaction In Gear Honing
(Applicants
Bergs, Thomas
;
Brecher, Christian
)
Product lifecycle-oriented optimization of the manufacturing phase and the use phase of precision tools
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Smooth Particle Hydrodynamic (SPH) Modeling of Grinding the SiC-SiC Ceramic Matrix Composite
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Theory of chip formation in grinding of biphasic brittle materials using the example of WC-Co carbide
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Theory of chip formation in grinding of fiber reinforced ceramics with porous matrix
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Tribological Performance of Rolling Contacts Produced by EDM
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Uniaxial hydroforming of cold forged cups on single action presses
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Untersuchungen zum Kurzzeit-Flüssigphasensintern von Wolframkarbid mit Kobald-Bindephasen durch Laserstrahlung
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Wear analysis of glassy carbon in the fused silica molding process depending on the surface quality of the glassy carbon
(Applicant
Bergs, Thomas
)
Major Research Instrumentation
Completed projects
Horizontal 5-axis machining centre
CRC/Transregios
Current projects
Damage influence in deep drawing and stretch forming
(Project Heads
Bergs, Thomas
;
Klocke, Fritz
;
Mattfeld, Patrick
)
Completed projects
Functionality-based technology development in wire electrical discharge machining
(Project Head
Klink, Andreas
)
Manufacturing processes with chemical main impact
(Project Heads
Klink, Andreas
;
Klocke, Fritz
)
Model and method for the determination and distribution of converted energies in grinding processes
(Project Heads
Bergs, Thomas
;
Klocke, Fritz
;
Mattfeld, Patrick
;
Wegner, Hagen
)
Model and method for the determination and distribution of converted energies in milling processes
(Project Heads
Bergs, Thomas
;
Klocke, Fritz
;
Mattfeld, Patrick
;
Veselovac, Drazen
)
Processes with thermal main impact
(Project Heads
Klink, Andreas
;
Klocke, Fritz
)
