The research group is focused on solving the problem of testing the cutting performance of machine tools, during which materials are removed by the cutting edge of a cutting tool with a defined cutting edge geometry, whose potential falls mainly in the field of engineering industry. The research group is also involved in the design and manufacture of prototype cutting tools using 3D printing technology, various CAx applications and related manufacturing processes. The group's activities are key to the development of these areas and include the following activities: the group tests the cutting performance of cutting tools, their wear, durability and service life, and the machinability of the material, all with regard to the resulting surface integrity. In particular, the aim is to map the cutting process when machining the desired material, focusing on the force load during the machining process, the energy consumption of the cutting process, the wear of the cutting tool cutting edges, the resulting durability and surface integrity. The research group works with companies to solve specific problems, develop new technology requirements and related technology developments. The outputs are designed and implemented with the aim of rapid introduction into commercial and industrial use. The research group also focuses on publishing activities addressing current issues and presenting its results at professional conferences and scientific journals, thus contributing to the development of the field. The research group deals with requirements in the field of development of cutting tools, mainly in the field of economic cooperation. In the field of cutting tool testing, the research group has solved and is currently solving several requirements within the framework of economic cooperation or within the framework of the OP TAK calls of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic. The aim of this collaboration is in particular to design and implement a measurement methodology to address a specific requirement with results that will contribute to the promotion of an innovative technological approach and related outputs into practice. The research group cooperates with specialists from the University of Defence in Brno, University of Mining in Ostrava, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Alexander Dubček University in Trenčín, University of Žilina and other organisations, whereby the cooperation enables sharing of the issues addressed and thus mutual synergy.

Head of the research team
doc. Ing. Josef Sedlák, Ph.D.

Research team
doc. Ing. Karel Kouřil, Ph.D.
Ing. Jan Zouhar, Ph.D.
Ing. Martin Slaný, Ph.D.
Ing. Štěpán Kolomý
Ing. Martin Drbal
Ing. Radim Veselský
Ing. Radek Kasan
Ing. Martin Malý