Research reports

Overview of current bachelor- and master theses, project works

Investigating the influence of hybrid yarn properties on the fiber injection process & developing process-optimized coatings for glass fiber/thermoplastic hybrid yarns are crucial for the production of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic lightweight components

V. Austermann | Scientific report | 94 pages | 47 illustrations | 10 tables | 7 references | Keywords: Hybrid yarn properties, fiber injection process
10 Jul 2023
Welding of composites of thermoplastic elastomers and thermoplastics -– Development of process control strategies for the production of ageing-resistant welds with reduced anisotropy of mechanical properties

M. Weihermüller | Scientific report | 76 pages | 30 illustrations | 4 tables | 50 references | Keywords: Hot plate welding, laser transmission...
07 Jul 2023
Development of a data-based model for the prediction of effective mechanical and thermal properties of injection-moulded semi-crystalline thermoplastics by means of an artificial neural network (KNN) considering microstructure

H. Nokhostin | Scientific report | 13 pages | 5 illustrations | 5 tables | 7 references | Keywords: Semi-crystalline thermoplastics, neural network,...
07 Jul 2023
Development of a control concept for improved process control in foam extrusion by inline detection and classification of the foam structure using digital image processing

N. Reinhardt, J. Sasse, L. Seifert | Scientific report | 52 pages | 33 illustrations | 15 tables | 52 references | Keywords: Foam extrusion process,...
03 Jul 2023
Form-LIGHT – Development of a microform-fitted plastic/light metal hybrid material composite with a Class-A surface

P. Wagner | Scientific report | 84 pages | 65 illustrations | 15 tables | 14 references | Keywords: Hybrid material composite, composite properties,...
30 Jun 2023
Development of a holistic control strategy using servo-electrically driven hot runner needles for reproducibly increased quality of injection moulded parts

M. Scholl | Scientific report | 53 pages | 104 illustrations | 7 tables | 45 references | Keywords: Injection moulding, moulded part quality, hot...
30 Jun 2023
Modelling of the temperature-dependent relaxation behaviour of thermoplastic elastomers taking into account anisotropy and multi-axial load conditions on the basis of an effort-optimised DoE for efficient design of TPE components

N. Mentges | Scientific report | 67 pages | 54 illustrations | 13 tables | 31 references | Keywords: Anisotropy, material behaviour, modelling,...
22 May 2023
Development of a single-stage coextrusion process for the production of hybrid profiles from a thermoplastic and an elastomeric component

F. Fey | Scientific report | 100 pages | 37 illustrations | 8 tables | 54 references |

03 Jan 2023
Final report of the IntelliOptCPQS

J. Alms | Scientific report | Keywords: Inline quality assurance systems, ceramic filter foam production, foam structure analysis | 27 pages, 10...
03 Jan 2023
Connecting simulation and machine to optimize the production process of injection molded parts

P. Bibow | Scientific report | 92 pages | 56 illustrations | 26 tables | 24 references | Keywords: Injection moulding simulation, parameter transfer,...
03 Jan 2023
Development and validation of a methodology for more precise determination of the frequency- and temperature-dependent stiffness and damping properties of plastics for structure-borne sound simulation using the example of a frequency of 20 kHz

M. Weihermüller | Scientific report | Keywords: Structure-borne sound measurements, ultrasonic welding process, reverse engineering process,...
03 Jan 2023
Investigation of injection strategies using geometry information to increase product quality and reduce setup effort in injection moulding

T. Köbel | Scientific report| 181 pages | 104 illustrations | 12 tables | 66 references | Keywords: Injection phase, injection strategy, volume flow...
03 Jan 2023
Crack arrest with voids in fiber reinforced plastics under fatigue loading

R. Frohberg | Scientific report | Keywords: Crack propagation, voids, fatigue properties numerical FEM-investigations | 8 pages, 6 illustrations, 2...
13 Dec 2022
In-line evaluation of the cross-linking state of continuously vulcanised rubber profiles

F. Fey | Scientific report | Keywords: In-line measurement of crosslinking degree, rubber profile, measurement of resonance frequency | 51 pages, 23...
13 Dec 2022
Automated design and optimisation of dynamic mixing and shearing parts for single-screw extruders

M. Schön | Keywords: Flow simulation, single-screw extruder, dynamic mixer, screw optimisation | 106 pages, 34 illustrations, 8 tables, 22 references
13 Dec 2022
Analysis of the contacting of metallic inserts with low-melting metal alloys in integrated metal/plastic injection moulding

I. Sturm | Scientific report | Keywords: Integrated metall/plastic injection moulding, electric properties, geometry impact, material selection | 129...
13 Dec 2022
Further development of the projectile injection process for the economic production of elastomeric hollow bodies – ElastoPIT

C. Wiesel | Science report | Keywords: Projectile injection, coolant and oil hoses, carbon black filled elastomer compounds | 88 pages, 44...
02 May 2022
Investigation of thermoplastic foam injection moulding processes with short plasticising and cycle times for thin-walled moulded parts in the packaging segment

J. Wolters | Scientific report | Keywords: Thermoplastic foam injection moulding, packaging applications, wall thickness reduction | 89 pages, 30...
03 Jan 2022
Analysis of the flow paths in the internal rubber mixer as a function of various process parameters

C. Wiesel | Scientific report | Keywords: Batch fluctuations, online injection moulding rheometer, DEA sensor | 81 pages, 34 illustrations, 10 tables,...
03 Jan 2022

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