Department

Welcome to the website of our department

Department of Technology, Materials and Computer-Aided Technologies is part of the Institute of Technological and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University in Košice. At present, the teaching area at our department is focused on available conventional and progressive technologies for the production of components in mechanical engineering as well as on the use of CAx technologies in designing and optimizing production processes. The content of the subjects is the theory and technology of machining, sheet metal forming a bulk forming, plastics processing, welding and surface treatment.

 

The content of subjects includes design of technological processes, production technology, design and construction of the tools, experimental methods in engineering technology, progressive methods of product production, design and construction of the molds for plastic moldings, simulation of melt flow into the mold cavity, mechanization and production automation. Within the application of individual methods and designs in various technological processes, we use CAD/CAM/CAE systems, simulation programs such as PAM-STAMP, SolidCAM, Moldex 3D and others. Within our workplace, we develop or participate in research in the field of forming, welding, machining, plastics processing, surface treatment, thin layers and many others in order to support the industrial environment and ensure its sustainable economic development. We always try to be accommodating and open to possible opportunities for new cooperation. In case of any information, please contact us. 

 

Come to us to study progressive study programs.

 

 

Technologies, management and innovations in mechanical engineering

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Computer Support of Mechanical Engineering

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Engineering technologies

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Aktuality

ROTAMEX, s.r.o. Lipany, Slovensko

  • Analysis of the quality of welded joints of the support bracket

 

Lear Corporation Seating Slovakia, s.r.o., Solivarská 1/A, 080 01 Prešov, Slovensko

  • Analysis of the quality of passenger car seat welded joints

 

SWEP Slovakia s.r.o., Priemyselný park Kechnec, Kechnec 288 Seňa 044 58

  • Quality assessment of welded joints on heat exchangers
  • Static tensile test
  • Strength properties of anticorrosive steels for the production of heat exchangers
  • Evaluation of the load carrying capacity of welded joints in heat exchangers
  • Load capacity of welded joints on heat exchangers

  

Energyco, s.r.o. M. R. Štefánika 13, 048 01 Rožňava, Slovenská republika

  • Chemical analysis of the steam pipeline
  • Steam pipeline weld joint analysis

 

GSL –Co s.r.o. Železničná 9/1084, 082 21 Veľký Šariš, prevádzka: Továrenská 23, 064 01 Stará Ľubovňa

  • Bending impact test

 

MICHATEK, k.s. Priemyselný park 1, 071 01 Michalovce

  • Analysis of welded joints
  • Analysis of Zn coating breakage during forming

 

Messer Tatragas s.r.o.

  • Effect of protective atmosphere on the weld quality of non-alloy steel (S 235JR)

 

Emkobel . Spišská Nová Ves

  • Boiler damage analysis.

 

SPRAVBYTKOMFORT, a.s. Prešov, Volgogradská 88, 080 01 Prešov

  • Pressure vessel analysis

 

Magneti Marelli Powertrain Slovakia s.r.o. Priemyselný Park - Kechnec, 044 58 Kechnec

  • Analysis of coating thicknesses
  • Fracture surface analysis


ASKOZVAR, s.r.o., Hraničná 2, 040 17 Košice – Barca

  • Determination of the proportion of delta-ferrite in weld metal

 

WINAM s.r.o., Gagarinova 33, 066 01 Humenné

  • Joint quality assessment on welded pipe

 

GETRAG FORD Transmissions Slovakia s.r.o. Perínska cesta 282, 044 58 Kechnec

  • Fracture surface analysis

 

Ing. Viliam Rajňák - WEXI, Považská Bystrica

  • Evaluation of the service life of blasting agents

 

Tatravagónka, a. s. Poprad

  • Evaluation of the service life of blasting agents
  • Quality assessment of coating systems
  • Evaluation of the effectiveness of degreasers

 

Eurokov SK, s.r.o, Orlov

  • Determination of the adhesion of a coated system based on powdered plastics

 

Faurecia Slovakia, s.r.o, Košice

  • Rework of plastic interior components by milling

 


Laboratory of production programming on CNC machines (M74-040/A)

Responsible person: Ing. Ján Varga, PhD.

Location: Mäsiarska 74

Focus of the laboratory

The laboratory is focused on teaching production programming on CNC machine tools. At present, the laboratory has equipment that is used for scientific and research activities of basic and applied research, as well as for the solution of final bachelor, diploma and doctoral theses at the department. The professional focus of the laboratory is the teaching of CNC machine tool programming.

Laboratory equipment

CNC milling machine EMCO concept Mill 155, programming consoles EMCO with panels for control systems Heidenhaim TNC 460 and Sinumerik 840D, CNC lathe DMG CTX 310 eco. Computer technology: PC with software for programming NC machines with CAD/CAM systems.

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3D optical deformation measurement laboratory (M74-108)

Responsible persons: prof. Ing. Ján Slota, PhD., Ing. Tomáš Jezný, PhD.

Location: Mäsiarska 74

Focus of the laboratory

The laboratory is used for non-contact measurement of 3D deformation on real parts. Currently, the laboratory houses equipment used for scientific and research activities in basic and applied research, as well as for the solution of final bachelor, master and doctoral theses in the department. The professional focus of the laboratory is modelling and simulation of forming processes and optimisation of technological processes.

Laboratory equipment

ARGUS 3D optical system for measuring deformations after forming and a powerful workstation for analysis of the results.

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Light microscopy and metallography laboratory (M74-155)

Responsible persons: doc. Ing. Anna Guzanová, PhD., doc. Ing. Ľuboš Kaščák, PhD. 

Location: Mäsiarska 74

Focus of the laboratory

The laboratory focuses on metallographic study and documentation of macro and microstructures of metallic and non-metallic materials, layers and coatings, determination of corrosion characteristics of base materials, evaluation of corrosion efficiency of layers and coatings, measurement of microhardness of materials, analysis of fracture surfaces and topography of surfaces. The laboratory also houses equipment used for scientific and research activities in basic and applied research, as well as for the solution of final bachelor's, master's and doctoral theses.

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Laboratory equipment

Metallographic grinder and polisher Struers Tegramin - 20, chemical digester ALK 697, ultrasonic cleaner, mechanical grinder - polisher Buehler, condensing chamber Liebisch Constanzo KBEA 300, condensing chamber KK 320, digital microscope keyence VHX - 500, Neophot-2 light microscope, Olympus metallographic microscope BXFM, Carl Zeiss Epityp 2 microscope, BK 70x50 microscope, Belec Compact Port mobile spectrometer, BioLogic SP-150 device for measuring electrochemical characteristics of surfaces.

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Forming Laboratory 

Responsible person: doc. Ing. Janka Majerníková, PhD.

Location: Mäsiarska 74

Focus of the laboratory

The laboratory is focused on experimental verification of designed forming technologies on the principle of physical modelling and verification of the functionality of manufactured forming tools by making real mouldings. Currently, the laboratory houses equipment used for scientific and research activities of basic and applied research. The equipment is also used in the solution of bachelor, diploma and dissertation theses at the department and in the teaching of the programmes Technology, Management and Innovation of Engineering Production, Engineering Technology and Computer Support of Engineering Production. Laboratory expertise: testing of complex formability of newly developed steel sheets.

Laboratory equipment

LE 4 eccentric press, Compact 60 hydraulic shears, TTA 12/12 bending machine, progressive shearing tool, equipment for the suspension test of thin plates, equipment for the production of test specimens for the suspension test.

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Plastics Processing Laboratory (M74-026)

Responsible persons: doc. Ing. Ľudmila Dulebová, PhD., doc. Ing. Ivan Gajdoš, PhD.

Location: Mäsiarska 74

Focus of the laboratory

The laboratory focuses on the verification of mould functionality, moulding and testing of plastic mouldings. At present, the laboratory contains equipment that is used for scientific and research activities of basic and applied research, as well as for the solution of final bachelor, diploma and doctoral theses at the department. The professional focus of the laboratory is the detection of the mechanical properties of plastics and the manufacturability of the production of moulded parts.

Laboratory equipment

Demag plastic injection moulding machine, Shore hardness testers (A, D), Charpy hammer, recycling mill for grinding plastic waste, Raman spectrometer, Moldex3D - software for simulation of plastic flow into moulds, SolidWorks, PTC Creo + DME Digital product catalogue + HASCO catalogue (software for designing plastic parts and moulds for their moulding).

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Events

Katedrovica_PPSV_2025

On 04.03.2025, an event called Katedrovica was held for our students from the PPSV Ing. 1st and 2nd year study programme. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the awesome atmosphere and great fun.  

fotogaléria: Katedrovica_PPSV_2025 

 


KSIT 2024 International Scientific Conference  

From 02 to 05.11.2024 the KSIT 2024 conference was held in Tály, Slovakia. It brought together experts from metallurgy, metallurgy and industry from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania. The event was also a celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the scientific journal Acta Metallurgica Slovaca.   

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Erasmus scholarship for PhD studies, year 2024  

Ing. Samuel Vilkovský took part in a one-month Erasmus+ Traineeship at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, which broadened his knowledge with additional academic opportunities. Within the framework of the above-mentioned stay at this faculty, he also focused on future scientific cooperation with this university in the field of forming under the guidance of prof. Pepelnjak. He extended his previous knowledge in the field of simulation of forming processes by the possibilities of using Neural Network and Random Forest methods, which contributed to a new insight into new modern research techniques and methodologies. His further experience from his stay at the University of Ljubljana Mr. Ing. Vilkovský can be read by clicking on the link below.   

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RoadShow Sumitomo DEMAG 

On 21.05.2024 company Sumitomo DEMAG representatives visited the Institute of Technological and Materials Engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of TUKE. This company presented cutting-edge solutions in the field of plastic injection moulding technology, including a real demonstration on an injection moulding machine. The presentation was intended for employees of the Institute of Technological and Materials Engineering, as well as for students and representatives of various companies from KE and the surrounding area. With her expertise in the field of plastic injection moulding, she pointed out the latest trends, tools as well as functions and control panels showing the entire injection moulding process. One of the many features was an introduction to the so-called activeMeltControl function, which adapts the injection moulding process to changes in material (including regranulate), automatic pressure adjustment, or correction of moulding weight fluctuations. 

 

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Visit of Volvo Cars 

On 14.02.2024 Volvo Cars visited the Institute of Technological and Materials Engineering at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, TUKE. They were interested in study programs oriented on the issue of automotive production, scientific and research activities and possibilities of further cooperation. There was a discussion about the possibility of applying our graduates within the company. A number of study programmes of our faculty offer a wide range of graduates who can find employment in the newly created company in Valaliky Industrial park. In the coming period, representatives of Volvo Cars will visit the laboratories and workplaces of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.   

photo from the visit: Volvo


International Scientific Conference PRO-TECH-MA 2023 and Košice Innovation and Technology Summit KSIT 2023 

An international scientific conference was held in Herľany on 06-08.09.2023.   

photo from the conference: PRO-TECH-MA 2023


Visit to RF Elements company 

On 27.06.2023 an excursion was held for the students of the PPSV Ing. studies in the company RF Elements in their development and production centre at the city of Humenne.  

photo from the excursion: RF elements


CEEPUS Summer School 2021

As part of the CEEPUS scholarship program, KTMaPPV students completed a study stay at Politechnika Svietokrzyska in KIelce, Poland. As part of their two-week stay, they had the opportunity to take interesting lectures, visit the laser technology center, several laboratories, but also get to know the city and its surroundings in free time. As part of the summer school, they also visited the 25th year of the exhibition PLASTPOL

YOu can find more photos in photo gallery: letná škola CEEPUS 2021


       Revitalization of the KTMaPPV

During the summer months, the premises of the Department of Technology, Materials and Computer Aided Production on Mäsiarska street were renovated.

More photos you can find in the photo gallery: revitalizácia priestorov KTMaPPV


       PRO-TECH-MA 2020

An international scientific conference (venue of Rzeszów) was held on 21 October 2020. For more information, visit

https://protechma2020.prz.edu.pl/main-page

  


       Summer school CEEPUS

The students of the 2nd year of engineering studies of the PPSV study program completed a study stay at the University Politechnika Świętokrzyska in Kielce, Poland, within the CEEPUS scholarship program. During the two-week stay, they had the opportunity to attend interesting lectures, visit the laser technology center, but also get to know the city and its surroundings in their free time.   

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       PRO-TECH-MA 2019

An international scientific conference will take place in Herľany from 15 to 17 September 2019. All interested parties from Slovakia and abroad are invited. More information can be found at:   

         https://www.sjf.tuke.sk/kstam/protechma/


       Open Door Day 2019

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On March 20, 2019, an event entitled ,,Open Day" was held in the University Library of the Technical University in Košice, which was attended by the general scientific and lay public as well as students and teachers of secondary schools.  As part of the Open Day event, employees of the technologies and materials informed about the possibilities of studying the Bachelors study program Technology, Management nad Innovation of Mechanical Engineering as well as about the knowledge that students can acquire and then apply in practice after studying other study programs at KSTaM. 


newex HORIZON 2020 - NEWEX project

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On February 25-26, 2019, a management meeting and workshop was held at KSTaM within the international project NEWEX entitled „Research and development of a new generation of machines for processing composite and nanocomposite materials“, where the design and production of a new innovative extruder is concerned. The implementation of this project supports real cooperation between industry and education, which is of key importance for the European research development strategy.   


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STEEL Park

Kreatívna fabrika
At our department under the leadership of prof. Ing. Emila Spišáka, CSc. and Ing. Juraja Hudáka, CSc. as well as the other educators, employees and students and the guarantor of the project U.S. Steel Košice was gradually prepared and realized one of the exhibits - the production of a toy car from sheet steel.  


 

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Competition

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On March 19, 2015, a competition of FME TU students in CNC machine programming took place. It was prepared by the Department of Computer Aided Technologies and the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials under the auspices of the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Dr.h.c. mult. prof. Ing. Františka TREBUŇU, CSc.


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Conference

 

On 7 and 9 October 2015, the international scientific conference Pro-tech-ma 2015 and Surface Engineering 2015 took place, organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Materials in cooperation with the universities of the Rzeszow University of Technology and Polish University of Technology. The conference took place at the Hotel Hubert in Gerlachov in the High Tatras. 

EUR-ACE European Accreditation of Engineering Programmes

With EUR-ACE accreditation, the university receives the EUR-ACE label, which allows it to be among the leading European universities and colleges that have already received this label. It gives students the assurance that by completing a EUR-ACE accredited degree, they will meet the most exacting criteria set for graduates in European business practice. The EUR-ACE label guarantees that the holder meets demanding criteria, not only in terms of organisation but also in terms of the content and outcomes of the study programme.

 

EUR ACE Bachelor   EUR ACE Master

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"Ideas alone have little worth. The value of innovation lies in its practical implementation"

 

Werner von Siemens (in letter to his brother Carl, 1865)

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Mäsiarska 74
040 01 Košice - Old town
Slovak Republic

Contact

Department of Technology, Materials and Computer-Aided Technologies
Institute of Technology and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Košice

 

Head of the department and director of the institute: prof. Ing. Emil Spišák, CSc.
phone: 055/602 3502
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Secretariat: Ing. Eva Krupárová
phone: 055/602 3502
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