Research and development (R&D)

INNOVATIONS AND SCIENCE

Projects implemented

Increase of the competence of Ośrodek Badawczo – Rozwojowy Komponentów Odlewniczych [the Research and Development Center of Casting Components] in the field of “automation and process robotization” – implemented as part of the Intelligent Development Operational Programme, Measure 2.1 Support for investments in R&D infrastructure of enterprises.
Research and development of advanced technology of iron castings machining in accordance with the requirements of an innovative flexible palletization system – implemented as a part of the European Regional Development Fund, Activity 1.2 “Research and development in the Świętokrzyskie entrepreneurship sector” Axis 1 “Innovation and science” of the Regional Operational Programme of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship for 2014–2020.
Smart integrated Robotics system for SMEs controlled by the Internet of Things based on dynamic manufacturing processes. HORIZON 2020 EU Programme, No 680,734; implementation period 2015–2020.
Integrated approach to process optimization for raw material resources efficiency, excluding recovery technologies of waste streams. HORIZON 2020 EU Programme, No 737 533; implementation period 2017–2021.
POIR.01.01.01-00-0545/19. Development of innovative technology for casting components made of high-quality ductile cast iron using the world’s most innovative hybrid-dynamic liquid alloy modification technique. Implementation period 2020–2023; total cost: PLN 3,262,229.17; co-financing from NCBiR (the National Centre for Research and Development): 1,934,732.68

Completed Projects

Establishment of Ośrodek Badawczo – Rozwojowy Komponentów Odlewniczych [the Research and Development Center of Casting Components] “OBRKO” – PO RPW in Odlewnie Polskie S.A.
Development and implementation of innovative technology for smelting and secondary metallurgy of high-quality ductile iron, POIG Measure 1.4/4.1.
Research and development of innovative technology for the production of innovative high-quality ausferritic cast iron; POIG Measure 4.1.
Development and implementation of technology for the production of high-quality cast ductile iron with a particular focus on ADI for components operating under abrasion and dynamic loads; 6 ZR7 2005 C/06610.
Highly efficient pulping unit for domestic heat defibrators with a diameter of 1,000 mm; 6T08 2004C/6406.
Automation of the production process with the use of modern technology; SPO_WKP for the years 2004-2006 sub-activity 2.4.1.
Implementation of an integrated system of secondary metallurgy for melting and iron alloys; SPO_WKP sub-activity 2.2.1.
Development and implementation of innovative technology components for cast iron castings, for operation in extreme abrasion conditions, NCBiR, PBS, Path B, Consortium Leader – Faculty of Foundry Engineering of the AGH University of Science and Technology.

Implemented projects

The latest generation medium frequency melting furnaces.
Implementation of the GUSS-INFO IT management system
Computer-aided casting works system: CAE – ProCast, CAD/CAM ProEngineer, CATIA, NX.
Commencement of production of high-quality cast iron products operating under variable thermal loads.
Commencement of the CAD/CAM/CNC system for the production of casting equipment.
Heat treatment of ADI cast iron.
Commencement of the production of SiMo cast iron.
Development of secondary metallurgy technology with the use of a flexible wire method.
Implementation of ausferritic iron (ADI, CADI) into the production practice.
Improvement of the use of the thermal analysis ATAS system to improve profitability of castings.