An integrated process for the production of abrasive cutting elements for excavators in the mining industry

Abstract

The paper presents an integrated production process for excavator cutting elements in the mining industry based on modern software systems for the optimization and management of casting process parameters through simulations. The concept involves the virtual manufacture, practical implementation of the established technological process and quality control of final castings i.e. excavator cutting elements. The presented production methodology reduces the time required to develop and manufacture the new product compared to the traditional methods of prototype testing.