Seco Master Class applied machining physics

Seco Tools Benelux organizes for the second time in Benelux a unique and inspiring Master Class 'Applied Machining Physics'.

This Master Class is aimed at production and engineering managers who want to gain a better understanding of and control over the key indicators, both technological and business, of their machining production processes. Important key indicators include process reliability, cost and productivity control and the quality of work delivered.

The link between technology and business economics is increasingly important. If a machining process is described as a solied and consistent physical model, adjustments in machining factors can also be easily evaluated in economic impact. When optimizing the machining process, it is vital to test and compare different scenarios regarding both technological impact and business economics.

This Master Class provides participants with the insights into the machining process needed to be well-prepared and knowledgeable about opportunities to optimize machining processes, or the possible introduction of new machining concepts and techniques, and to help build a sustainable future for the machining manufacturing company.

The characteristics of a machining process are determined by the interaction between the shape and dimensions of the workpiece, the workpiece material, cutting capacity of the tool, the machine characteristics, the type of machining process and the cutting conditions, among others. To understand and control this interaction, it is critical to have a good understanding of the cutting conditions at the cutting edge. These can be described by the total load on the cutting edge. These loads are of mechanical, thermal, tribological and chemical nature.

The model discussed during the Master Class is completed with an economic description of the machining process. This gives the opportunity to optimize the machining process with respect to the quality of the machined surface, productivity and the cost aspect.

The number of participants is limited to guarantee an optimal learning effect. The program gives participants a conceptual understanding of machining processes and is supported by many real-life case studies. Participants are given ample opportunity to raise their own issues and bring forward their own case studies.