Student research papers

Overview of current bachelor- and master theses, project works

Analytical and numerical investigation of damage development in continuous fibre reinforced plastics under parallel load

J. M. Müller | Master thesis | Keywords: FRP, shear-lag model, statistical modelling | 52 pages, 45 illustrations, 4 tables, 62 references
17 Jun 2019
Simulation-supported study about the warpage prediction of an intrinsic joined hybrid fibre-reinforced part

P. Karyakarte | Project work | Keywords: Autodesk Moldflow, injection moulding, MATLAB scripting, process parameters, residual stress, warpage | 87...
17 Jun 2019
Analysis of the material properties of electrically conductive rubber compounds

N. Brünger | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Electrically conductive rubber, filler content variation, filler dispersion | 31 pages, 27 illustrations, 1...
17 Jun 2019
Simulation-supported analysis of influences on the intrinsic joining of hybrid fibre-reinforced plastics in the injection moulding process

A. V. Subramanian | Master thesis | Keywords: Injection moulding, joining zone, model development, simulation, thermoplastic FRP | 123 pages, 90...
17 Jun 2019
Conception and validation of an increase in productivity of application scenarios of production processes in small and mid-size enterprises by using minimally invasive sensor technology

P. Koch | Master thesis | Keywords: Digitisation, fibre reinforced thermoplastics, industrial internet of things, injection moulding, organo sheets |...
17 Jun 2019
Investigation of the dependency of implementation and input variables when using integrative simulation methods

R. Rehs | Master thesis | Keywords: Fibre curvature, influence analysis, strain measurement, thermoplastics | 52 pages, 75 illustrations, 4 tables, 31...
17 Jun 2019
Determination and investigation of different plug geometries in thermoforming and identification of relevant process parameters regarding a homogenous wall thickness distribution

L. Schraeder | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Plug geometry, pre-stretching, thermoforming | 34 pages, 26 illustrations, 4 tables, 37 references
17 Jun 2019
Increased electrical conductivity in the edge layer of high-filled flat films due to the coextrusion of incompatible materials

B. Kaul, A. Kanzurov | Project work | Keywords: Coextrusion, flexible printed circuit boards, ultrasonic hot embossing | 49 pages, 25 illustrations, 6...
17 Jun 2019
Manufacturing of plastic/metal-hybrid components by backmoulding of resistance welded metal mesh

P. M. Wagner | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Form closure, plastic/metal hybrid, surface preparation, tensile shear strength, welding, wire mesh | 34...
17 Jun 2019
Performance indicator-based assessment of productivity increases through enhanced data utilisation for specific application scenarios

I. Schlitt | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Data acquisition, industry 4.0, key indicators, productivity, SMEs | 74 pages, 15 illustrations, 29 tables,...
17 Jun 2019
Investigation of gas loading of thermoplastic materials for the processing of gas loaded melts in micro injection moulding

S. Hüttis | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Desorption measurement, gas loading, literature research | 38 pages, 27 illustrations, 2 tables, 38 references
17 Jun 2019
Development of a special mould concept for the back injection moulding of optical fabrics

M. Yilmaz | Master thesis | Keywords: Fabric, moulded part design, roller peel test, textile back injection, tool design | 54 pages, 48 illustrations,...
17 Jun 2019
Investigation of the effects of the foam injection moulding process on structure and mechanical properties of foamed thermoplastic elastomers

J. S. Jung | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: MuCell, thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplast foam injection moulding | 36 pages, 33 illustrations, 7 tables,...
17 Jun 2019
Process development for the use of blowing agent in micro injection moulding

N. Lorenz | Master thesis | Keywords: Micro injection moulding, ProFoam, temperature reduction | 57 pages, 44 illustrations, 14 tables, 74 references
18 Mar 2019
Analysis of form-fit joining technologies in the injection moulding process for plastic/magnesium hybrid components in ultralight applications

A. Stelzer | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Magnesium wrought alloy, laser micro structuring, plastic/metal hybrid, tensile shear test, through-moulding...
15 Mar 2019
Investigations on the homogeneous PECVD barrier coating of small-volume plastic hollow bodies by means of pulsed capacitive excited radiofrequency plasmas

L. Xiao | Master thesis | Keywords: Analysis, bottles, coating, layer development, syringes | 50 pages, 47 illustrations, 28 tables, 42 references
15 Mar 2019
Investigation on the prediction accuracy of the mechanical properties of RTM-parts based on fibre sprayed preforms by an optical analysis method

V. Schulze-Bierbach, S. Schwan | Project work | Keywords: Fibre sprayed preform, optical analysis of fibre orientation, prediction of mechanical...
15 Mar 2019
Analysis of the component manufacturing process using a flexible tool concept for feasibility analysis of the individual mass production of CFRP repair patches for the automotive industry

S. Golding | Master thesis | Keywords: Adaptive tool, Double-Diaphragm-Forming-Process, CFRP | 64 pages, 90 illustrations, 10 tables, 46 references
15 Mar 2019
Development, design and manufacturing of a mould for the production of a 3D fibre sprayed vehicle underbody

T. Lentzen | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: 3D fibre spraying, FEM Simulation, tool design | 56 pages, 63 illustrations, 28 tables, 56 references

15 Mar 2019
Commissioning of the infrastructure and development of a process window regarding the quality-controlled manufacturing process of an auto-motive floor pan in the 3D fibre spraying process

N. Mentges | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: 3D-fibre spraying, commissioning, optical measuring, parameter study | 68 pages, 35 illustrations, 21 tables,...
15 Mar 2019
Development of a process combination for the production of continuous fibre reinforced plastic components with high surface quality

F. Jung | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: PU coating, read out effect, surface waviness | 38 pages, 17 illustrations, 10 tables, 35 references
15 Mar 2019
Methodology for selection and assessment of Industry 4.0 technologies for KMU

B. Döhmen | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Cost, industry 4.0, quality, small and mid-size enterprises, technology assessment | 59 pages, 27...
15 Mar 2019
State of the art analysis of the pultrusion process regarding the requirements for new applications of pultruded profiles

F. Pellengahr | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Potential Future Applications, Process Analysis on Pultrusion, Property Profiles | 49 pages, 58...
15 Mar 2019
Development of self-learning algorithms for the automatised assessment of the foam structure of polymer foams from camera records and creation of a database for securing quality data

J. Alms | Master thesis | Keywords: Ceramic foam filters, neural networks, optical test methods, polyurethane foam, quality assurance measurement...
15 Mar 2019
Modelling of short fibre reinforced amorphous thermoplastics depending on the orientation state of the fibres and relevant matrix properties under media influence

S. Verwaayen | Bachelor thesis| Keywords: Integrative simulation, simulation of plastic under chemical exposure, three-point bending | 35 pages, 38...
15 Mar 2019
Comparison of the mechanical properties of thermoset components with regard to processing by RTM or reactive double diaphragm forming processes

C. Baur | Master thesis | Keywords: Mechanical properties, reactive double-diaphragm forming, resin transfer moulding | 58 pages, 33 illustrations, 19...
17 Dec 2018
Modernisation of the membrane inflation rheometer by implementation and evaluation of a control system for a constant strain rate

J. Hippe | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Linear drive, measurement technology, membrane inflation rheometer | 29 pages. 14 illustrations, 3 tables, 20...
17 Dec 2018
Influence of material and process parameters on the encapsulation of a high-viscosity melt with a low-viscosity melt to increase the process efficiency

M. Kramer | Master thesis | Keywords: Melt encapsulation, process efficiency, wall adhesion | 55 pages, 33 illustrations, 13 tables, 70 references
17 Dec 2018
Experimental investigation of residual stresses during laser transmission welding of plastics

D. Djuric, S. Lu | Project work | Keywords: Heat treatment, laser transmission welding, residual stresses, short-term tensile tests, stress cracking |...
17 Dec 2018
Development and commissioning of a geometrically flexible tool for the manufacture of CFRP repair patches for the automotive industry

D. Monz | Master thesis | Keywords: Adaptive tool, CFRP repair, FRP | 64 pages, 78 illustrations, 4 tables, 53 references
17 Dec 2018
Analysis and editing of sensoric data of an integrated process chain for hybrid FRP structures

C. Gondorf | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: DCR, DEA, Multi-material-system, preforming, Prepreg Compression Moulding (PCM), residual reactivity,...
17 Dec 2018
Determination of the influence of laser based surface activation on crack propagation in bonded repairs in CFRP

M. Kanngießer | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Adhesive repair, composite material, laser activation | 35 pages, 61 illustrations, 3 tables, 44...
17 Dec 2018
Simulative investigation of the melt encapsulation in dependence of the encapsulation materials and under variation of relevant processing parameters

M. Amberg | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Coextrusion, flow simulation, melt encapsulation | 35 pages, 33 illustrations, 11 tables, 22 references
17 Dec 2018
Manufacturing and analysis of an adhesive free bonding of hybrid thermoset-thermoplastic FRP structures

N. Michel-Angeli | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Epoxy resin, injection moulding, multi-material system, polyamide 6 (PA6), residual reactivity, test...
17 Dec 2018
Increased electrical conductivity in the edge layer of high-filled flat films due to the coextrusion of incompatible materials

B. Kaul, A. Kanzurov | Project work | Keywords: Coextrusion, flexible printed circuit boards, ultrasonic hot embossing | 49 pages, 25 illustrations, 6...
17 Dec 2018
Development of process integrated binder application concept for Preform-Winding

M. D. Bangert | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Binding concept, binding thread, preform winding | 39 pages, 34 illustrations, 5 tables, 42 references
17 Dec 2018
Investigation on the impact of air flows at the cutting unit and the fibre guidance unit on the fibre placement behaviour during the 3D fibre spraying process

S. Leimbrink | Projectwork | Keywords: Fibre orientation, flow conditions, optical measurement methods | 2 pages, 32 illustrations, 10 tables, 41...
17 Dec 2018
Characterisation of weld line tensile strength and shear strength in Polymethylmethacrylate for extension of an integrative simulation method for the prediction of weld line strength

S. Wolters | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Breaking stress, shear test, weld line | 43 pages, 34 illustrations, 4 tables, 35 references
17 Dec 2018
Development of a methodology for the evaluation of data availability and data access methods for specific machine control systems

M. Perau, H. Blume | Project work | Keywords: Data acquisition, data transfer possibilities, process information, productivity increase | 90 pages, 39...
17 Dec 2018
Comparison of phenomenological models for fatigue life prediction of unidirectional glassfibre reinforced plastics under cyclic loading conditions

N. Mentges, N. Schäfers | Project work | Keywords: Material behavior, model analysis, three-point bending | 66 pages, 52 illustrations, 7 tables, 55...
16 Sep 2018
Optimisation of screw geometry for silicone extruder considering wall slip behaviour

M. Limantara | Master thesis | Keywords: Extruder, screw geometry, silicone rubber, wall slip | 51 pages, 50 illustrations, 13 tables, 60 references
16 Sep 2018
Constructive design of an injection mould with adjustable part height to produce foamed moulded parts

M. N. Mades | Master thesis | Keywords: Breathing Mould, construction, Thermoplastic Foam Injection Moulding (FIM) | 44 pages, 24 illustrations, 15...
16 Sep 2018
Practical validation of an optimisation algorithm for conformal cooling

T. Steffans | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Contour-near, conventional, tactile measurement | 29 pages, 64 illustrations, 13 tables, 28 references
16 Sep 2018
Literature research for the methodical evaluation of market studies and application of the method for the market study plastics industry in the NAFTA member states

J. K. Supe-Dienes | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Market study, NAFTA member states, plastics industry | 26 pages, 26 illustrations, 10 tables, 74...
16 Sep 2018
Design of a tool mounting for the robot-guided deposit of spray laid-up preforms with an implemented quality assurance for the manufacturing of a vehicle underbody

C. Becker | Master thesis | Keywords: Automated preform manufacturing, fibre orientation, fibre reinforced plastics, laser cutting methods, machine...
16 Sep 2018
Thermoplastic Composites: Evaluation of the component properties depending on the UD tape quality and the processing method

M. Sollert | Master thesis | Keywords: Contact heating, tape laying, UD tapes | 54 pages, 67 illustrations, 12 tables, 53 references
16 Sep 2018
Investigations of the continuous impregnation process of unidirectional fibres with thermoplastic melt at the UD-tape production

A. Schiller | Master thesis | Keywords: Impregnation process, TPC, UD tape | 65 pages, 80 illustrations, 17 tables, 56 references
16 Sep 2018
Investigation of the preforming step for the manufacturing of an automotive floor pan based on carbon Towpregs and glass fibre mats

P. K. M. Wigger | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Bond strength, diaphragm process, draping, laser projection, tensile shear tests | 61 pages, 40...
16 Sep 2018
Modelling of the time-dependent behaviour of elastomers as a function of the crosslinking state by considering the influence of multiaxial load conditions

C. Zimmermann | Master thesis | Keywords: Crosslinking dependence, material modelling, subroutine | 61 pages, 59 illustrations, 6 tables, 82...
16 Jul 2018

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