Thesis Project – Enhancing Machining Time Estimation through AI and Digital Prototyping

Are you passionate about engineering, AI, and digital innovation? Join Sandvik Coromant and help revolutionize how machining times are calculated – a key factor in efficient manufacturing. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to real-world industrial solutions

Sandvik Coromant is a global leader in tools and solutions for the metalworking industry. We drive innovation through advanced R&D and collaborate with top players in automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. Our digital machining services, like CoroPlus Tool Guide, Tool Library, and Tool Path, help customers optimize performance using the latest technologies.

Background and scope of the project
Accurate machining time estimation is essential for planning, cost control, and production efficiency. Traditional time study methods are often manual, slow, and not detailed enough. Existing solutions provide partial support but frequently lack flexibility and standardization.

To address these issues, this thesis investigates the requirements for more accurate and efficient time study calculations. This includes gathering end-user input, analyzing current practices and existing solutions, and identifying their shortcomings. A prototype based on the proposed solution will be developed to validate the findings.

The scope of the project is limited to defining and testing algorithms for selected operation types, developing a prototype to demonstrate their feasibility, and summarizing findings, challenges, and recommended solution directions. The results will be presented in both written and oral form.

Purpose
The purpose is to investigate and develop analytical and AI-supported methods for improving the accuracy and efficiency of machining time estimation in manufacturing. The thesis aims to define the necessary data requirements, design appropriate algorithms, and create a prototype to validate the proposed approach.

Work Description

• Pre-study including information gathering, method selection and plan of the thesis work.

• Get insights into process planning.

• Get insights into existing time study calculations in various applications and work practices.
• Analyze existing solutions related to process planning in the markets and their limitations.
• Collect end-user requirements.
• Investigate how AI can enhance machining time estimation.

• Define requirements on data to be managed and data model.

• Define necessary algorithms to calculate time study for different operation types (limited scope – Milling/Turning/Drilling)

• Create a prototype to validate the algorithm.
• Conclude findings, challenges, and suggested solutions.
• Written report and oral presentation.

Student background

• Master studies in Mechanical/Production/Computer engineering, or similar.
• Good skills and interest in process and operation planning.
• Skills and interest in information modeling, AI and programming.
• Insights into the metal cutting industry and processes are beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills in English and/or Swedish.

Our culture
Innovation is in our DNA and we're proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Add fair and rewarding benefits, as well as many different career opportunities in an inspiring global environment. Meet some of your future colleagues at our career page or visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page to get to know us further.

Duration of project
The thesis project lasts 20 weeks, starting as soon as possible.

The location for the work is in Sandviken or Stockholm/Västberga.

Contact information
For more information about the thesis, please contact:

Mosharraf Hossain,

Martin Helgoson,

How To Apply
Selections are made on an ongoing basis, please send your application to the contacts above as soon as possible, and no later than November 25, 2025. Job ID: R

Sandvik Coromant is part of the global industrial engineering group Sandvik and is at the forefront of developing manufacturing tools and machining solutions, with knowledge that drives the industry standards and innovations demanded by the metalworking industry now and in the next industrial era. Collaborations with educational institutions, extensive investment in research and development and strong customer partnership ensure the development of machining technologies that change, lead and drive the future of manufacturing. Sandvik Coromant owns over 1700 patents worldwide, employs around 8000 staff and is represented in more than 150 countries.