Objectif Knife wear and unreliable cutting systems cause a substantial loss in the production of polyethylene and polypropylene foil all over Europe due to rejects, machine downtime, low quality rolls and reduced production rate. This project aims at - the development of improved wear resistant knives by using ceramics, coated metals or hard metal and by optimisation of the knife blade shape; - the development of improved knife holder systems: this includes a holder design allowing a) knife replacement without damaging the knife and b) precise positioning of the knife. Knife and holder should be available at an affordable cost such that the introduction threshold in industry be as low as possible. From such an improved cutting system a drastic reduction of losses will result. Additionally, improved knives will double production rates for some types of foils. Champ scientifique engineering and technologymaterials engineeringceramics Programme(s) FP4-BRITE/EURAM 3 - Specific research and technological development programme in the field of industrial and materials technologies, 1994-1998 Thème(s) 0101 - Incorporation of new technologies into production systems Appel à propositions Data not available Régime de financement EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinateur Segers NV & Balcaen SA Contribution de l’UE Aucune donnée Adresse Industrieterrein Affligem 1770 Liedekerke Belgique Voir sur la carte Coût total Aucune donnée
