Michael Knester

Assistance with industry projects in the area of WAAM:
-planning, conducting, monitoring, and reviewing of additive welding processes
-conduct of parameter studies
-operation of welding power sources: Fronius, Cloos, EWM
-set up, programming, and operating of KUKA-robots
-evaluation of acoustic, electric, and thermal welding data
-3-D evaluation of welded structures with structured light projection
– preparation and evaluation of metallographic samples

Assistance in Lean Production in the Department of Process Optimisation:
-development of implementation concepts and their application
-monitoring and maintenance of a toolmanagement system
-conception and application of a Kanbansystem
-supply monitoring of standard parts
-evaluation of tool usage data
-conduct of training sessions for correct use of tool management systems
-daily operations

Working in the Department of Process Optimisation with the following tasks:
-implementing lean management methods: 5S, visual management, shopfloor management, continual improvement process
-executing total productive maintenance strategies
-establishing a tool management system
-daily operations

Gaining insight into working techniques on cutting machines including:
-turning, milling, drilling, cutting, and welding of metal parts
-assembly and maintenance of hydraulic systems

Gaining insight into the manufacturing process of punching tools and their quality assurance including:
-cutting manufacturing processes
-manufacturing of a welding device
-maintenance of tools
-application of measuring-, testing-, and control technics