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Bachelor Thesis: »Investigation and modeling of clamping forces during turning«

CompanyFraunhofer-Gesellschaft
LocationAachen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will investigate how centrifugal forces affect clamping forces during operation on turning machines and derive models from experimental data. They will also plan and execute experiments to determine clamping forces during operation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
280
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Fraunhofer IGD is the international leading institute for applied research in visual computing. Visual computing is image- and model-based information technology and includes computer graphics and computer vision, as well as virtual and augmented reality. In simple terms, the Fraunhofer researchers in Darmstadt, Rostock, and Kiel are turning information into images and extracting information from images. In cooperation with its partners, technical solutions and market-relevant products are created. Prototypes and integrated solutions are developed in accordance with customized requirements. In doing so, Fraunhofer IGD places users at the forefront, providing them with technical solutions to facilitate computer work and make it more efficient. Owing to its numerous innovations, Fraunhofer IGD raises man-machine interaction to a new level. Man is able to work in a more result-oriented and effective way by means of the computer and visual computing developments.
About the Role

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen, we are creating the production of the future with more than 450 employees – digital, sustainable and resilient. In the »High-Performance Cutting« department, we develop technologies and application-oriented solutions for cutting along the entire process chain - from process design and process simulation to real-time data acquisition during production, consulting, and prototype manufacturing.

 

You investigate how centrifugal forces affect the clamping forces during operation on our turning machines. You derive models from your data obtained in experiments, 

 

Be part of change

  • Theoretical calculations of the effect of centrifugal forces on the clamping
  • Simulate clamping conditions using the Finite Element Method (FEM) with Ansys mechanical
  • Planning and execution of experiments to determine clamping forces during operation

 

What you contribute

  • You are studying mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics or a comparable subject
  • A solid understanding of solid mechanics, machining and measurement techniques
  • Initial experience in using commercial FEM solvers (e.g. Ansys Mechanical, Abaqus)
  • You can write basic scripts in Python, Matlab or a similar language
  • Good language skills in English are required, German proficiency is a plus but not required

 

What we offer

  • Professional supervision and collaboration in a dedicated team
  • You become part of the team from the very beginning, can contribute your ideas and take on tasks on your own responsibility
  • A state-of-the-art machine park equipped with extensive measurement systems

 

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

 

For any further information on this position please contact:
Dr. Billy-Joe Bobach
Research Assistant »High Performance Cutting«
Phone: +49 241 8904-174    

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT 

www.ipt.fraunhofer.de 

 

Requisition Number: 82708                Application Deadline:

 

Key Skills
Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringPhysicsSolid MechanicsMachiningMeasurement TechniquesFEM SolversAnsys MechanicalAbaqusPythonMatlabEnglish Language SkillsGerman Language Skills
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturing