4. Research & Development

A rapidly evolving technique, HSM is the subject of numerous studies by machine builders, tool manufacturers and intermediaries, as well as users in collaboration with technical centers, engineering schools and universities. The AUTGV, often referred to in this article, has initiated research programs such as the "technological leap" encouraged by the Ministry of Research and Technology, developed over 4 years and whose missions were: "to study, evaluate :

• GV milling of high-strength materials;

• GV drilling of steels and cast iron;

• GV milling of cast iron".

A broader project (GPI: grand projet industriel) on high-speed work is currently under development. It is organized around end-user partners (GIFAS for the aeronautical industry), and...