SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

Influence of the surface condition and composition of steel plates on the laser cutting parameters and on the quality of the parts

Laser cutting of metal plates is widely used in industry due to its flexibility and low cost. The multi-physical phenomena that occur during the process mean that the properties of [...]

Simulation and optimisation of complex and automated production lines and systems on machine tools by discrete event simulation

In the era of Industry 4.0 and the Digital Factory, sensor data flow is indisputable for achieving intelligent manufacturing. However, this entire data flow must be part of a digitalisation [...]

In-process portable photogrammetry with optical markers applied to high range dimensional metrology

Portable photogrammetry systems are being increasingly used as a 3-D technique for industrial metrology applications in the manufacture of large components. By taking a series of images [...]

Rene 80 microstructural response to the laser cladding parameters

This article correlates the parameters used in the laser cladding of Rene 80 process with the microstructure obtained. Different types of microstructure are shown according to [...]

Texturing by grinding for the improvement of friction properties in industrial components

The economic and environmental cost resulting from friction on machinery and transport is substantial, machine tools being one of the most affected. In this sector, the movements are [...]

Optimisation of volumetric calibration processes based on the laser tracker

Volumetric error measurement and compensation on medium and large milling machines is a key aspect in meeting the precision requirements of the most demanding applications. There are various [...]