What are the main research directions?
- new methods of education,
- basic research of welding processes, mainly MIG, resistance spot welding (RSW) and friction stir welding (FSW),
- the resistance welding process and adaptive control,
- weldability of materials,
- metallographic and non-destructive testing.
What research equipment do you have?
- modern equipment from renowned manufacturers for TIG, MIG, MAG, manual arc, flame, plasma, ultrasonic and induction welding, cladding, metallisation and ceramic coating (Fronius, ESAB, Varstroj, Kemppi, Gys, OTC, Iskra and others),
- a resistance welding laboratory with adaptively controlled machines, including with ultrasound (Bosch Rexroth, Matuschek, Schiacky, Soyer and others),
- an automatic welding laboratory (Varstroj, Bosch and others),
- a metallographic laboratory with a Struers sample preparation line, Niton and Spectro (XRF) devices and Zeiss digital microscopy,
- measurement of toughness, micro- and macrohardness and Vickers, Brinell and Rockwell hardness (Zwick),
- a laboratory for universal tensile tests up to 500 kN (3 Zwick machines),
- laboratories for computer-controlled measurement of pressure, flow, tightness, forces, torque, temperature, humidity, noise, vibration, dimensions, strength, stress and current,
- an NDT laboratory with 12 X-ray machines (film and digital images) and ultrasonic, PT, MT, UTT and LT devices (Balteau, Andrex, Krautkramer and others),
- a complete mechanical workshop for sample preparation.
Which projects are under way?
| Project | Content |
|---|---|
| FIVE | innovative scalable solutions for micro-credentials in vocational education and training |
| IQMET | development of advanced welding training methods using AR and VR technologies, with real-time feedback and an emphasis on sustainable learning |
| BET | work-based blended learning including recognition of prior learning; exchange of knowledge between EU countries |
| Slovenian programme group for welding | joint research on advanced welding tasks with six laboratories of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana |
| KNOWBOND | a European harmonised system of education for adhesive bonding personnel |
| Industry | several ongoing projects for industry (on average more than 80 a year) in the optimisation of materials and welding methods |
How can I cooperate?
We offer companies research, optimisation of materials and welding methods, testing, and opinions and assessments of the condition of materials. Describe the problem or idea and we will propose a way of cooperating.