Transitioning to a waste-free production – international cryogenic+MQL machining activity

01.01.2023 - 31.12.2023
Research funding project

High-value manufacturers looking for a competitive machining advantage need better cooling and lubrica_on that does not require substan_al machine tool refits. With CRYO-MQL, end-users get fossil-free and sustainable (i) liquid nitrogen (LN2) and (ii) liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) as a metalworking fluid – combined with solutions to deliver minimum-quantity lubrica_on (MQL) to a cutting enabling higher productivity (faster material removal, longer tool life), and enhanced quality. Developed through extensive fundamental research, LN2+MQL and CO2+MQL bring the patented methods of cooling and lubrica_on to end-use applica_ons, enhancing developed solutions from TRL6 to TRL8-9. Demonstrated through pilots in the medical, aerospace, and steel-manufacturing industries, the realised KPIs and “technology-integration” solutions the CRYO-MQL offers, the end-users will be able to implement the technology (previously considered out of reach) in their production plants easier than ever.

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Grant funds

  • European Commission (EU) Complementary research programme EIT Manufacturing Complementary research programme European Institute of Innovation and Technology European Commission Call identifier DP2023

Research focus

  • Sustainable Production and Technologies: 100%

External partner

  • Chalmers University of Technology
  • Sandvik Machining Solutions
  • Universität Lubijana
  • Accu-Svenska AB
  • HSTEC d.d.-High Speed Technique
  • Uddeholm - voestalpine High Performance Metals Sweden AB

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