Competencies
Responsible Researcher: Paulo Davim
The Machining and Tribology Laboratory (MACTRIB) specializes in the monitoring of machining tests, surface metrology and tribology.
Core Competencies
- Measurement of cutting forces and vibration
- Dimensional metrology and tool‑wear assessment
- Conventional roughness testing
- Stereoscopic microscopy
- Tribological testing
- Support for advanced training and research
- Specialized services for industry and collaborative projects
Equipment
Piezoelectric dynamometer, accelerometer, microscopes, roughness testers, tribometers and dimensional metrology instruments.
