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Power skiving is now considered an established process in gear technology, but it must continue to be measured against high standards. Despite its compelling advantages, such as the flexible production of internal and external gears and its integration into universal machines, complex processes and high tool costs still present challenges for users. In the fifth Power Skiving Technical Seminar hosted by Fraunhofer IWU and PWS Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, these aspects will be discussed in detail, solutions will be presented, and "power skiving live" will be demonstrated under cutting conditions.

Power skiving is on the rise in gear manufacturing because it offers high geometric flexibility, possibilities for correction and modification, and high productivity. Nevertheless, challenges remain, such as reducing high tool costs and ensuring process reliability to avoid vibration problems and unsatisfactory results. In the joint workshop with PWS Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, practical content is therefore conveyed in addition to theoretical knowledge – including laboratory exercises, live demonstrations, and explanations.

Power skiving often proves to be more complex than initially assumed, requiring investments in time, money, and perseverance. However, in light of electromobility and the increasing demands for smooth running and efficiency, it is considered a promising alternative to established processes, particularly for ring gear production. Despite high tool cost proportions and occasional vibration problems, the process is impressive due to its flexibility and productivity for both internal and external gears. At the fourth Power Skiving Technical Seminar hosted by Fraunhofer IWU and PWS Präzisionswerkzeuge GmbH, challenges, solutions, and the latest developments related to machines, tools, and processes will be discussed.

Power skiving, a continuous generating gear manufacturing process, is gaining increasing importance as an alternative to established technologies such as gear shaping or gear broaching – primarily because of its high productivity and the possibility of integrating it into modern universal turning and turn-mill machines. Nevertheless, the demands on process and tool design are high, as complex angular relationships and high cutting edge stresses must be taken into account. In the technical seminar, experts from industry and research will present current developments, special features, and application possibilities of power skiving. In addition, the event offers an intensive exchange on future fields of application and requirements.

Power skiving has the potential to evolve from a promising newcomer to an established gear manufacturing process, as high-performance machines and precise tools are already available. Nevertheless, users are still concerned with issues such as tool life, tool costs, and optimal process parameters. This is where the technical seminar comes in, addressing practice-relevant topics such as tool presetting, chip removal, and vibration problems, and presenting corresponding solutions. Experienced speakers from industry and research ensure a practice-oriented discussion of current requirements and possibilities from the perspective of the process, the tools, and the machine technology.

Thanks to its wide range of geometric applications and high productivity, power skiving has the potential to become a standard process in gear manufacturing technology. However, complex process parameters, strongly varying angular relationships, and high cutting edge stress make it difficult to fully exploit this potential. This year's technical seminar, under the motto "Towards an Economical and Reliable Process," addresses precisely these topics and offers solutions as well as an exchange between manufacturers and users. Experienced speakers from industry and research will report on special features and application possibilities in order to discuss current requirements and perspectives in a practice-oriented manner.