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The Research Centre played a leading role at the 10th Conference on High Performance Cutting (CIRP-HPC), held in France.
IDEKO researchers contributed to the Scientific Committee and delivered five technical presentations during the conference.
Researcher Mónica Gil-Inchaurza received the Best Scientific Contribution award.
IDEKO continues to strengthen its international position as a benchmark in advanced manufacturing research. At the Conference on High Performance Cutting (CIRP-HPC), held in Cluny, France, from 17 to 19 June, the Research centre played a prominent role through its scientific contributions, participation in the conference organisation and recognition received during the event.
Researchers Xavier Beudaert, Aitor Madariaga and Jokin Muñoa contributed to the conference's Scientific Committee, reviewing and evaluating the technical papers submitted to the event. In addition, Jokin Muñoa, IDEKO's Scientific Director, chaired a technical session on manufacturing dynamics, a key discipline for improving the accuracy, stability and productivity of machining processes.
IDEKO's scientific contribution was further demonstrated through the presentation of five research papers by Ainhoa Robles, María García-Moreno, Mónica Gil-Inchaurza, Lele Bai and Jokin Muñoa.
"The team of researchers who attended the conference reflects the multidisciplinary expertise we have built at IDEKO to develop advanced manufacturing technologies and address the major challenges currently facing industry," said Jokin Muñoa, Scientific Director of the technology centre and member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA).
The research presented covered a broad range of topics, including surface integrity in turning and grinding operations, vibration control, cutting tool performance optimisation, controlled chip breaking, and advanced process monitoring for five-axis machining of thin-walled aerospace components.
Best Scientific Contribution Award
Among the papers presented at the conference, the work led by Mónica Gil-Inchaurza received the Best Scientific Contribution Award in the research areas of interest to DMG MORI, one of the awards presented during CIRP-HPC 2026.
"Our research investigates the relationship between vibrations generated during turning operations and the surface waviness patterns left on the machined component. By analysing vibration frequency and amplitude ratios together with machining parameters such as feed rate, spindle speed and tool nose radius, we are able to predict the resulting surface patterns generated during turning," explained the IDEKO researcher.
The results contribute to improving process monitoring and diagnostic capabilities, enabling earlier defect detection and enhanced surface quality control in high-precision machining applications.
IDEKO's participation in CIRP-HPC 2026 once again demonstrates the centre's strong track record in applied research for advanced manufacturing and its active role within the international scientific community. The conference provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge with some of the world's leading research groups, strengthen international collaborations and continue contributing to the advancement of manufacturing technologies.
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