Student research papers

Overview of current bachelor- and master theses, project works

Preliminary investigations on the influence of the plug roughness on the wall thickness distribution of thermoformed cups and comparison with friction coefficients of the simulation

F. Klink | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Plug pre-stretch simulation, surface roughness, thermoforming | 35 pages, 37 illustrations, 2 tables, 47...
14 Dec 2019
Process-related determination of viscosity data in rubber extrusion

N. R. Carstensen | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Extensional viscosity, inline rheometer, shear viscosity | 40 pages, 39 illustrations, 8 tables, 47...
14 Dec 2019
Optimisation of mechanical properties of flame-retardant Polylactides by the investigation of the crystallisation behaviour in injection moulding

P. Genders | Master thesis | Keywords: Crystallisation behaviour, flame retardency, heat deflection temperature | 50 pages, 33 illustrations, 8 tables
14 Dec 2019
Development of a simulation model for consideration of the influence of fibre curvature on the mechanical properties of long fibre-reinforced thermoplastics

F. Di Battista | Master thesis | Keywords: Fibre curvature, LFRT, weibull distribution | 47 pages, 27 illustrations, 10 tables, 50 references
14 Dec 2019
Development and construction of an extrusion die with adaptive flow resistances to homogenise the throughput

P. Schick | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: 2n-pre-distributor, mechanical homogenisation of throughput allocation, optimisation | 34 pages, 14...
14 Dec 2019
Determination of parameters dependent on material and component geometry to vulcanisate rubber hybrid materials through electrical resistance heating

R. Sujatta | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Conductive carbon black, crosslinking density, electrical resistance heating | 35 pages, 49 illustrations, 3...
14 Dec 2019
Analysis of electric conductivity for elastomer compounds considering the influence of process parameters of different internal mixers

A. Klüssendorf | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Carbon fibre, electroconductive carbon black, resistance heating | 35 pages, 28 illustrations, 4 tables,...
14 Dec 2019
Analysis of the deep-drawing behaviour of wrought magnesium alloys by using injection moulding machine technology

K. Khajehi-Mahabadi | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Deep-drawing, plastic/metal-hybrid, wrought magnesium alloy | 38 pages, 40 illustrations, 6 tables,...
14 Dec 2019
Development of a simulation model for modeling the shear behaviour of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics

M. Kuster | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Continuous fibre reinforced thermoplastics, draping, picture-frame-test | 37 pages, 31 illustrations, 2...
16 Sep 2019
Investigation of the influence of fluctuating preform attributes on the mechanical properties of long-fibre-reinforced thermoset components

B. Beyer | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: 3D-fibre spraying, HP-RTM, fibre orientation, fibre volume fraction, optical measurement | 121 pages, 52...
16 Sep 2019
Analysis of non-intrusive sensor data for machine state evaluation

T. Lenz | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Data acquisition, data analysis, machine state, machine tool, non-intrusive sensor | 85 pages, 35 illustrations,...
16 Sep 2019
Analysis of multiple damage types for structural car components made of carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP)

M. Weihermüller | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Mechanical pre-damage mechanisms, reduction factors for simulative damage analysis, repair strategy | 43...
16 Sep 2019
Development of characterisation methods of the core material in novel microsandwiches

N. Mâle | Master thesis | Keywords: Characterisation methods, foam, microsandwich | 56 pages, 39 illustrations, 21 tables, 75 references
16 Sep 2019
Optimisation of the thermal mixing performance of static mixers by simulation and additive manufacturing

T. Erland Turner | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Extrusion, Plastic Processing, Static Mixer | 31 pages, 32 illustrations, 12 tables, 24 references
16 Sep 2019
Investigation of the influence of a short fibre reinforcement on environmental stress cracking in amorphous thermoplastics

L. Heimerzheim | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Diffusion test, environmental stress cracking, fibre reinforced plastics | 33 pages, 28 illustrations, 5...
16 Sep 2019
Investigations of the variothermal hot pressing of thermally high conductive graphite composites

M. Heinemann | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Bipolar plate, graphite composite, variothermal hot pressing | 31 pages, 31 illustrations, 3 tables, 45...
16 Sep 2019
Experimental and simulative analysis of the heating and crosslinking behaviour of continuously vulcanised rubber profiles

J. Barbian | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Crosslinking determination, heating simulation, vulcanisation process | 40 pages, 39 illustrations, 7 tables,...
16 Sep 2019
Investigation of the processing and mechanical properties of foaming agent loaded resorbable plastics in micro-injection moulding

M. Mascher | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Micro-ProFoam, processing temperature, resorbable polymer | 38 pages, 22 illustrations, 4 tables, 48...
16 Sep 2019
Systematic investigation of inline test specimen production during the compounding process

T. E. Horn | Master thesis | Keywords: Inline test specimen production, SpeciMold, injection moulding | 51 pages, 42 illustrations, 18 tables, 52...
15 Sep 2019
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
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
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

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