A new generation of cutting tools based on functionally graded sialons for solving the machining problems of the 21. century (FGMSIATOOL)

Objective

New ceramic tool materials on the basis of Silicon Nitride/Oxide ("Sialons") with a tough core should be developed, to allow a significantly higher performance in machining, in particular for "heavy-to-machine-parts". Together with the inserts to be developed, characterized and tested, a suitable cutting technique is to be found with the end-users. Two research centers (Austria and Ireland) will collaborate with two European end-users (Italy), one Czech industrial specialist for ceramics, and one SME (Ireland) which will assist with computer simulation. The output should enable the European machining industry to increase and speed up the production combined with saving of resources and should benefit for health and environment.

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-5. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : materials and their technologies for production and transformation and new and improved materials and production technologies in the steel field

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

ARC SEIBERSDORF RESEARCH GMBH

Address

2444 Seibersdorf
Austria

Participants (5)

CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT S.C.P.A.

Italy

Address

Strada Torino 50
10043 Orbassano

ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD

Ireland

Address

Howth Junktion Business Park
1 Dublin

ENTERPRISE IRELAND - (TRADING AS MATERIALS IRELAND)

Ireland

Address

Glasnevin
9 Dublin

GAMMASTAMP SPA

Italy

Address

Via Nova 34-38
13041 Bianze

SAINT-GOBAIN ADVANCED CERAMICS S.R.O.

Czechia

Address

Preperska 1302
511 01 Turnov