Power Tools

In the research field of power tools, we are investigating methods to support the development process of handheld power tools. The term power tool is understood to mean the system made up of handheld tools (hammer drills, angle grinders etc.), tools (drills, grinding wheels etc.) and consumables (dowls, screws etc.). We focus on the development of measurement, modeling and validation methods. We use the system-independent IPEK-X-in-the-loop approach.

In the development of measurement, modeling and validation methods, the understanding of the overall system, consisting of user, machine, environment and application, plays a central role. This understanding is the basis for the derivation of the design targets to the machine elements used in the product and a driver for innovations in hand-held power tools.

RF Power Tools

Research Focus

  • Investigation of the interaction between user and hand-held device
  • Validation environments for power tools and their components
  • Research and Development of workpiece substitution systems
  • Investigation of impact torque procedures
  • Machine Learning and Industry 4.0 in the environment of hand-held power tools

Systems

  • System Power tools
    • angle grinders, hammer drills, cordless drill drivers, impact drivers, direct fastening tools etc.
  • Subsystems
    • Gear units
    • Clutch systems
    • Drive motors
    • Commutator systems
    • Mechatronic systems
    • Battery systems

Methods

Methods of validation for:

  • Hand-held power tools
  • Subsystems and components of hand-held power tools
  • Tools and consumables
  • Identification and modeling of the interaction with the user
  • Identification and modelling of the interaction with the environment
  • Identification of functional quality and usability

XiL-Framework for the consistent validation of technical systems:

  • Innovative simulation environments
  • Innovative testing environments
  • Innovative systems to substitute the systems user and workpiece

Processes

  • Development and validation processes
  • Processes for evaluating the usability of power tools

Equipment

Test benches and laboratories

  • Test benches of user interaction for investigation of user properties
  • Test benches of automatised power tools for robot-controlled device validation
  • Test benches of power tool components
  • Scaled-components-in-the-Loop testbench for the development of performance scaling models
  • Power tool test center for hand-held tests and evaluation of usability
  • Laboratory for construction and wear analysis of power tools and their components

Portable Measurement equipment
 

  • Portable capacitive pressure measuring foils for force measurement between user and hand-held power tool
  • Force measurement in machine handles for force measurement between user and hand-held power tool
  • 6-axis force plate for measuring the forces from the user to the ground
  • Dust sensor for measuring application-related emissions
  • Portable data acquisition system for data acquisition in the field
  • 3D scanner for reverse engineering on power tools
  • Fiber optic measuring device for detecting strain in power tool housings
  • 3D motion tracking system to track user movement and posture while working with the power tool

Further equipment of the institute you findhere

Publications within the Research Field


2019
Experimental analysis of user forces by test bench and manual hammer drill experiments with regard to vibrations and productivity
Uhl, M.; Bruchmüller, T.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. International journal of industrial ergonomics, 72, 398–407. doi:10.1016/j.ergon.2019.06.016
Recognizing Product Application based on Integrated Consumer Grade Sensors: A Case Study with Handheld Power Tools
Dörr, M.; Ries, M.; Gwosch, T.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. 29th CIRP Design Conference: open design and design as exponential technology, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, 8th to 10th May 2019
Experimental Abrasive Contact Analysis – Dynamic Forces between Grinding Discs and Steel for common Angle Grinder Applications
Dörr, M.; Zimprich, S.; Dürkopp, A.; Bruchmüller, T.; Gittel, H.-J.; Matthiesen, S.; Pelshenke, C.; Dültgen, P.
2019. 11th TOOLING 2019 conference & exhibition, Aachen, Germany, 12 - 16 May 2019
Experimentelle Untersuchung von Versagensvorgängen
Horn, S.; Hoelz, K.; Schwabe, M.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. Beton- und Stahlbetonbau, 99 (7), 561. doi:10.1002/best.201900013
Virtual Coupling of Powertrain Components: New Applications in Testing
Gwosch, T.; Steck, M.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. ASIM – Simulation technischer Systeme, Braunschweig, 21. Februar 2019 - 22. Februar 2019. Hrsg.: Umut Durak, Christina Deatcu, Jan Hettwer, 163–168, ARGESIM
Objective usability evaluation of drywall screwdriver under consideration of the user experience
Germann, R.; Jahnke, B.; Matthiesen, S.
2019. Applied ergonomics, 75 (75), 170–177. doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2018.10.001
2018
Meaningful Prediction Parameters for Evaluating the Suitability of Power Tools for Usage
Matthiesen, S.; Germann, R.
2018. Procedia CIRP, 70, 241–246. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2018.02.040
Eine qualitative Untersuchung der Reibungsverhältnisse und des Oberflächenverschleißes in schlagend angezogenen Schraubenverbindungen
Matthiesen, S.; Wettstein, A.; Sturm, C.
2018. Schraubenverbindungen 2018 - 6. VDI-Tagung, Würzburg, 21. - 22. November 2018, VDI Verlag
Analysis of dynamic system behaviour using sequence modelling with the C&C-Approach - a case study on a power tool hammer mechanism
Matthiesen, S.; Wettstein, A.; Grauberger, P.
2018. Proceedings of NordDesign: Design in the Era of Digitalization, NordDesign 2018, The Design Society
Adjustable impedance elements for testing and validation of system components
Heyden, E.; Lindenmann, A.; Oltmann, J.; Bruchmueller, T.; Krause, D.; Matthiesen, S.
2018. Book of Abstracts. Symposium Lightweight Design in Product Development (LWD-PD18), Zurich, CH, June 14-15, 2018. Ed.: Paolo Ermanni, 44–46, Laboratory of Composite Materials and Adaptive Structures (CMASLab)
Untersuchung des Einflusses der Lagerung auf Funktion und Eigenschaften eines Kegelradgetriebes in Power-Tools
Matthiesen, S.; Gwosch, T.
2018
Anforderungen an ein Messsystem zur Ermittlung der Rotationsimpedanz von Hand-Arm Systemen
Matthiesen, S.; Lindenmann, A.; Bruchmüller, T.
2018. 7. VDI-Tagung Humanschwingungen 2018, Würzburg, 24.-25. April 2018, 91–106, VDI Verlag
From Reality to Simulation – Using the C&C²-Approach to Support the Modelling of a Dynamic System
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Sturm, C.; Steck, M.
2018. Procedia CIRP, 70, 475–480. doi:10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.039
The influence of variating passive user interactions on power tools in the context of product development
Matthiesen, S.; Mangold, S.; Bruchmueller, T.
2018. Forschung im Ingenieurwesen. doi:10.1007/s10010-018-0269-x
Modellbildung mit dem C&C²-Ansatz in der Gestaltung - Techniken zur Analyse und Synthese
Matthiesen, S.; Grauberger, P.; Hölz, K.; Nelius, T.; Bremer, F.; Wettstein, A.; Gessinger, A.; Pflegler, B.; Nowoseltschenko, K.; Voß, K.
2018. Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT). doi:10.5445/IR/1000080744
Hand-arm models for supporting the early validation process within the product development of single impulse operating power tools
Matthiesen, S.; Mangold, S.; Germann, R.; Schäfer, T.; Schmidt, S.
2018. Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, 82, 1–12. doi:10.1007/s10010-018-0265-1
2017
Realitätsnahe Komponententests zur Unterstützung der Produktentwicklung bei der Validierung von Power-Tools
Matthiesen, S.; Gwosch, T.; Mangold, S.; Dultgen, P.; Pelshenke, C.; Gittel, H.-J.
2017. Konstruktion, 69 (7-8), 76–81
Frontloading in der Produktentwicklung von Power-Tools durch frühe Validierung mit Hilfe von leistungsskalierten Prototypen
Matthiesen, S.; Gwosch, T.; Mangold, S.; Grauberger, P.; Steck, M.; Cersowsky, S.
2017. Stuttgarter Symposium für Produktentwicklung 2017 (SSP 2017) : Produktentwicklung im disruptiven Umfeld, Stuttgart, Deutschland, 29. Juni 2017
2016
Prozessmodell zur anwendungsorientierten Entwicklung von Power-Tools
Matthiesen, S.; Germann, R.; Schmidt, S.; Hoelz, K.; Uhl, M.
2016. Technische Unterstützungssysteme, die die Menschen wirklich wollen : Zweite Transdisziplinäre Konferenz - Hamburg, Germany, 12.-13. Dezember 2016. Hrsg.: R. Weidner, 223–232, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg
Ein anpassbares Hand-Arm-Modell mit rotatorischem Freiheitsgrad zur Validierung handgehaltener Geräte
Matthiesen, S.; Mangold, S.; Zumstein, T.
2016. 6. VDI-Tagung Humanschwingungen 2016 : Würzburg, Germany, 26.-27. April 2016, 95–110, VDI Verlag
Experimentelle Ermittlung von Bauteilbelastungen eines Power Tool Antriebsstrangs durch indirektes Messen in realitätsnahen Anwendungen als ein Baustein in der Teilsystemvalidierung
Matthiesen, S.; Gwosch, T.; Schäfer, T.; Dültgen, P.; Pelshenke, C.; Gittel, H.-J.
2016. Forschung im Ingenieurwesen, 80 (1), 17–27. doi:10.1007/s10010-016-0203-z
2014
Der Mensch als zentrales Teilsystem in Wechselwirkung mit handgehaltenen Geräten - Ein problemorientierter Ansatz zur Untersuchung dieser Schnittstelle
Matthiesen, S.; Mangold, S.; Bruchmüller, T.; Marko, A. M.
2014. Design for X : Beiträge zum 25. DfX-Symposium. 25th Symposium Design for X, DFX 2014, Bamberg, Germany, 1. October - 2. October 2014, 193–204

Overview of all IPEK Publications

An overview of all IPEK publications can be found here.