Zurich, Switzerland
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Thermal effects are a major source of geometric errors in modern machine tools. Accurate prediction of temperature fields inside machine structures is therefore essential for improving machining accuracy and enabling thermal compensation strategies. However, reliable thermal simulations of complex machine assemblies remain challenging due to the interaction of heat conduction in solids and convective heat transfer with the surrounding air. Within our research group at ETH Zurich, we are developing computational workflows for predicting temperature fields in machine tools using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and conjugate heat transfer simulations. The goal is to establish a robust simulation pipeline that converts CAD geometries of complex machine assemblies into simulation-ready meshes and enables accurate thermal simulations using open-source tools. We are currently seeking a motivated intern to support this work at ETH Zurich (Technopark Zurich), starting immediately or by mutual agreement.
