Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia Mecânica

The Relationship between Tool Coatings and Process Parameters on Cutting Forces and Wear in High-Speed Machining

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of cutting force dynamics in High-Speed Machining (HSM), a critical factor for ensuring structural integrity and productivity in advanced manufacturing. The study synthesizes the role of piezoelectric dynamometry and the Finite Element...

An Integrated Preventive Maintenance Transformation Framework Combining Lean Practices, Autonomous Maintenance and Digital Traceability

Despite the widespread adoption of Lean and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies, many manufacturing companies still struggle to operationally integrate preventive maintenance, workplace organization, autonomous maintenance, and digital traceability into a coherent an...

Enhancing an Automatic Automotive Cable Assembly Line: A Design Science Research Approach to Improve OEE

The automotive industry demands high standards of efficiency and reliability in order to remain competitive. This study addresses the optimization of an automatic production cell (“Line X”) dedicated to the manufacture of cables for automotive latches, which initially presented c...