About MCR
The Chalmers Centre for Metal Cutting Research (MCR) was established in 2003 through the efforts of SKF and then-director Hans-Börje Oskarson. It belongs to the Department of Industrial and Materials Science and is associated with Chalmers Production Area of Advance.
Research MCR
The research at Chalmers MCR is carried out by the MCR-affiliated research groups in collaboration with our research-provider partners.
Education MCR
Chalmers MCR, in partnership with Sandvik Coromant, offers university-accredited professional education on machining and grinding technology – whether at Chalmers, at your company’s facilities or in a live virtual format.
Competence networks
To provide a wider exchange of best practices, initiate new competence development and broaden the cooperation beyond the initial MCR partnership, we manage two competence networks that bring together other universities, research institutes and companies, both within Sweden and internationally.
Collaborate with MCR
Chalmers MCR collaborates with over 60 members, ranging from our Premium (Tier-1) partners: Sandvik Coromant, Volvo Group, and Scania, to SMEs represented by Skärteknikcentrum Sverige, among many others. Our members gain access to the collective expertise of all partners in the various Chalmers research groups and the ability to implement joint research and learning activities.