Location History:
- Gävle, SE (2016)
- Gavle, SE (2017 - 2020)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2016-2020
Title: Per Viklund: Innovator in Tool Manufacturing
Introduction
Per Viklund is a notable inventor based in Gavle, Sweden. He has made significant contributions to the field of tool manufacturing, holding a total of 5 patents. His innovative designs focus on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of cutting tools.
Latest Patents
Viklund's latest patents include a tool body and a method for manufacturing a tool body. This invention features a tool body that extends in an axial direction, with a solid outer jacket encasing a core structure. The core structure is designed with a three-dimensional open lattice structure made from a lattice structure material. Additionally, it includes a filling structure of a solid phase filling material that surrounds the lattice structure. Both the lattice structure and the outer jacket are produced using additive manufacturing techniques. The filling material is introduced in either liquid or powder form and is subsequently solidified.
Another significant patent involves a tool for chip-removing machining, which consists of a tool body and at least one cutting insert mounted in an insert seat of the tool body. The cutting insert is formed by sintering two compacted powder parts, creating an upper part and a lower part. An imaginary plane is defined between these parts, and the tool is designed so that the tool body contacts the cutting insert only above this plane.
Career Highlights
Per Viklund is associated with Sandvik Intellectual Property AB, a company renowned for its innovations in engineering and manufacturing. His work has contributed to advancements in tool technology, making significant impacts in various industrial applications.
Collaborations
Viklund has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Ralf Lehto and Stefan Roman, who have also contributed to the field of tool manufacturing.
Conclusion
Per Viklund's innovative approach to tool design and manufacturing has established him as a key figure in the industry. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing technology and improving manufacturing processes.