Summer Technology Internship

At Seco Tools, we develop and offer advanced products and solutions that makes metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to share experiences and solve technical challenges – aiming towards the future of manufacturing.


Background and purpose
The first important process step in cemented carbide tool manufacturing is powder production – where the powder is wet milled to form a slurry and subsequently spray dried. In order to increase both yield and quality of cemented carbide powder, a deeper understanding of some fundamental aspects of the influence of slurry viscosity on powder properties is needed. The powder quality will affect all following process steps.


The mission
In the main part of this project you will develop a method to characterize the rheological properties of cemented carbide slurry using a capillary rheometer. The task entails theoretical calculations of flow and shear rates. The analyses will be made in the R&D lab facilities at Seco Tools in Fagersta. Differences in rheological properties will be connected to process parameters and powder properties.


Other tasks may include evaluation of alternate mixing methods of cemented carbide powders, as well as production of samples, sampling and analysis with several different methods.


Finally, the work will be presented both orally and in writing.


Your profile
You are preferably a master’s student within the field of Chemistry, Materials Science or Physics. Alternatively, you have prior knowledge of rheology and/or powder properties. Previous experience of lab work is meritorious. Since we are a global business, you have excellent communication skills in English, both in writing and in speaking.


All Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to what we do. For us, it is also clear that our diversities form the best foundation for achieving great results.


Extent
The summer technology period includes 12 weeks and there is a possibility for extension.


Contact information
For more information about the summer technology internship, please contact:
Recruiting manager Tomas Persson, tomas.persson@secotools.com, +46 (0)223 402 93
Recruiter Sabina Skjöld, sabina.skjold@sandvik.com, +46 (0)26 261 208


For other questions, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.


Application
We look forward to your application and ask you to please make sure that we have it before February 14, 2021. Read more about us and apply at www.secotools.com (Job ID: R0024095).