The machine tool institute (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University and Rösler Oberflächentechnik/AM Solutions are co-operating on practical research for knowledge-based mass finishing processes. For the necessary processing trials, WZL not only uses its own equipment, but also the comprehensive range of mass finishing machinery at the customer experience centre of Rösler.

“With Rösler we have a partner who is highly motivated to further develop mass finishing technology,” says Marius Ohlert, project manager for grinding technologies at WZL. “As a result, we are constantly communicating with the company’s R&D department. From this information exchange about developments in the field of science and experience in the industry we frequently identify questions and subjects for future projects.”

For example, such projects deal with the post processing of components produced by either 3D printing or hybrid manufacturing technologies.

“The activities in this field, which Rösler pursues under the brand name AM Solutions-3D post-processing technology, are especially valuable for the co-operation with WZL,” states Ohlert. “They were also the reason for investing in two new finishing machines, which we purchased in close liaison with colleagues from a partner institute that deals intensively with additive manufacturing.”

Moreover, this investment allows the WZL institute to further demonstrate the possibilities of mass finishing technology for basic research, as well as for specific industrial projects. The institute purchased a surf finisher 700, a special rotary vibrator R 150 DL-2 and a semi-automatic centrifuge Z 800 K-HA Turbo-Floc for cleaning and recycling the process water from the mass finishing machines.

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