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THE iPHONE iCUT APP
A unique app for analyzing vibrations in cutting processes has been developed by scientists at the Production Technology Centre. iCut is the first in a planned series of products based on research results. “The app represents an entirely new way of making results from research immediately usable for industry," says Lars Pejryd.
The iCut app is aimed at the mechanical engineering industry, in particular cutting processes where grinding sometimes produces vibrations. These vibrations not only affect the surface smoothness of components and the service life of cutting tools but also the speed at which a process can be performed, which directly affects productivity and production economy. By recording the sound of a process operation that vibrates the app enables the optimization of machine tools so that the harmful vibrations can be minimized or avoided entirely. This can mean production gains for end users.
The research team behind the app is Associate Professor Tomas Beno, Dr Mahdi Eynian and Professor Lars Pejryd. Their research has made possible the miniaturization and integration of new vibration theory in combination with the hardware available in iPhones.
The advantages of the app are that it is stored in a telephone and as such is easy to keep close at hand compared to significantly more complicated PC-based systems that in some cases require accelerometers and impulse hammers. The cost of the app is also significantly lower than for existing systems.
“We´ve tested the app at a number of companys and the results have been extremely good. The app performs equally well or better than existing systems and is quicker, more flexible and more accessible," says Lars Pejryd.
The intention is for all machine operators to be able to have the technology available in their smartphones. The app is designed to appeal to the mass market and not just to specialists within the field.
“iCut will available for purchase in October for iPhones, but we will develop an android version," Lars Pejryd tells us.
“The advantage with mobile platforms is precisely that — they are mobile and accessible and there´s no need to schlep a bunch of cables and other measuring equipment around. And the fact that we can distribute the app via e.g. iTunes appStore makes it possible to reach a global market with a very basic logistics chain for both sales and distribution," says Tomas Beno, Associate Professor in Industrial Production
This app represents just the beginning of a number of future innovations within the area that include both new software and hardware, i.e. new accessories like new cutting tools based on this technology.
The research team behind the app is Associate Professor Tomas Beno, Dr Mahdi Eynian and Professor Lars Pejryd. Their research has made possible the miniaturization and integration of new vibration theory in combination with the hardware available in iPhones.
The advantages of the app are that it is stored in a telephone and as such is easy to keep close at hand compared to significantly more complicated PC-based systems that in some cases require accelerometers and impulse hammers. The cost of the app is also significantly lower than for existing systems.
“We´ve tested the app at a number of companys and the results have been extremely good. The app performs equally well or better than existing systems and is quicker, more flexible and more accessible," says Lars Pejryd.
The intention is for all machine operators to be able to have the technology available in their smartphones. The app is designed to appeal to the mass market and not just to specialists within the field.
“iCut will available for purchase in October for iPhones, but we will develop an android version," Lars Pejryd tells us.
“The advantage with mobile platforms is precisely that — they are mobile and accessible and there´s no need to schlep a bunch of cables and other measuring equipment around. And the fact that we can distribute the app via e.g. iTunes appStore makes it possible to reach a global market with a very basic logistics chain for both sales and distribution," says Tomas Beno, Associate Professor in Industrial Production
This app represents just the beginning of a number of future innovations within the area that include both new software and hardware, i.e. new accessories like new cutting tools based on this technology.
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