Research

Additive manufacturing of high-carbon steels using Laser Powder Bed Fusion 2023, 70 pages Project no. 510 Final report Abstract: The aim of the project was the qualification of high-carbon steels for the PBF-LB/M process and the application of these materials in the additive manufacturing of tool holders, base bodies and clamping devices. High-carbon tool steels, which are...

VoBAKI - Procedure for the evaluation and selection of AI competencies in SMEs 2025, 110 pages Project no. 568 Final report Abstract: The economic potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing industry is now undisputed. The technology has become an important tool in the manufacturing industry for achieving a variety of corporate goals. However, the...

Material and process optimization of laser-melted carbide structures for the additive production of cutting tools 2023, 68 pages Project no. 513 Final report Abstract: The project followed two development routes based on the current state of research in the additive processing of hard composite materials. One of the development goals is the production of carbide tool bodies...

Enhanced calculation tool for the contact temperature of radial shaft seals 2023, 158 pages Project no. 619 Final report Abstract: Failures of elastomer radial shaft seals are often caused by overheating of the contact area between the radial shaft seal (RWDR) and the shaft. High temperatures in the contact area are usually caused by increased frictional power and/or poor...

Extension of the fatigue strength verification of the FKM guideline Computational strength verification for application to multi-channel non-proportional loads 2024, 109 pages Project No. 618 Final report Abstract: In the course of the research project, extensions to the algorithm of the FKM Guideline "Computational Strength Verification" (Edition 7 of 2020) have been...

Determination of surface layer hardening, residual stresses and surface fineness in fatigue strength verifications with consideration of nonlinear deformation behavior FKM booklet 344 2022 246 S.

FKM booklet 342 2022 188 p. To date, there is no concept for the computational strength verification of components made of porous sintered steel. The aim of this project was therefore to develop a computational strength verification for sintered steels. The calculation should be possible for the widest possible range of different alloy compositions. In order to make the...

Development of a validated concept for the evaluation of fatigue strength after overloads within the framework of the strength verifications formulated in the FKM guidelines FKM booklet 345 2022 144 S.

Application-oriented service life estimation for multiaxially non-proportionally stressed components based on the local concept FKM booklet 346 2022 204 S.

FKM-Heft 343 2022 246 p.

Avoidance of insufficient lubrication in grease-sealing radial shaft seals FKM booklet 338 2021 182 pages

Load limits of elastically-plastically stressed interference fits - using the example of hollow shafts - FKM booklet 335 2019 116 pages