Student research papers

Overview of current bachelor- and master theses, project works

Investigations on the applicability of invertible neural networks (INN) in the injection molding process

Lukas Seifert | Master thesis | 55 pages | 34 illustrations | 6 tables | 91 references | Keywords: Invertible neural networks, process optimisation,...
22 May 2023
Increase in product qualitv using automated disturbance compensation in injection moulding

D. Klein | Bachelor thesis | 35 pages | 22 illustrations | 11 tables | 29 references | Keywords: Process control strategy, reproducibility,...
22 May 2023
Development of a quality control system to compensate thermal disturbances in the injection moulding process

Ch Fink |Bachelor thesis | 35 pages | 12 illustrations | 7 tables | 23 references | Keywords: Parameter study, thermal disturbances, cavity pressure...
03 Jan 2023
Simulative investigation of the thermal-rheological influence of heat pipes in a pre-distributor

L. Wallhorn | Master thesis | Keywords: Binary melt pre-distributor; homogenisation; temperature distribution | 51 pages, 59 illustrations, 13 tables,...
03 Jan 2023
Introduction of a material management system for a research technologycenter with the help of an MES system

A. Fakhr | Bachelor thesis | 36 pages | 12 illustrations | 1 table | 50 references | Keywords: MMS, RFID, PIC 4.0

03 Jan 2023
Literature analysis on the use of plastics for the production of hydrogen via electrolysis

M. Gimelbrant | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Electrolysis, plastics, hydrogen, areas of application | 50 pages, 24 illustrations, 4 tables, 88...
03 Jan 2023
Incresing the prediction quality of metamodel-based optimisation approaches for the SMC compression moulding process by means of metamodel recalibration

M. Hadenfeldt | Master thesis | Keywords: binary melt pre-distributor; homogenisation; temperature distribution | 47 pages, 44 illustrations, 7...
03 Jan 2023
Electrochemical analysis for the determination of nanoporosity in PECVD-coatings and correlation with gas transport processes

M. Grzeskowiak | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Oxygen-Transmission-Rate, porosity, SiOx-coating | 36 pages, 24 illustrations, 10 tables, 35 references
14 Dec 2022
Comparability of mechanical characteristics of two different test systems

M. K. Huchtkötter | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: High-speed-tension tests, puncture tests, testing machine comparison | 66 pages, 57 illustrations, 13...
14 Dec 2022
Simulation-based optimization of polyurethane pultrusion using machine learning models

C. E. K. Sengoba | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Die temperature, line speed, machine learning models | 37 pages, 32 illustrations, 14 tables, 52...
13 Dec 2022
Determination and comparison oft he quasi-static material behaviour of different thermoplastic elastomers and verification of the applicability of the TTSP under consideration oft he local anisotropy

K. Schmid, N. Littmann | Project work | Keywords: Anisotropy, thermoplastic elastomers, time/temperature shift | 50 pages, 56 illustrations, 15...
13 Dec 2022
Literature review oft he modelling oft he material behaviour of thermoplastic elastomers under consideration oft he anisotropy

P. Kunrath | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Thermoplastic elastomers, modelling, mechanical behaviour | 37 pages, 19 illustrations, 89 references
13 Dec 2022
Modeling of the process behaviour of silicon screws

C. Wiesel | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Design of silicone screws, pressure-mass flow-calculation, geometric influence
13 Dec 2022
Analysis of the effects of cyclical disturbances on the injection moulding process

H. Olmaz | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Injection Moulding, Reproducibility, Cavity Pressure Control, Process Disturbances | 26 pages, 17...
07 Dec 2022
Improved data access in OPC UA through transformation of XQuery expressions

M. Kocher | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Experimental modelling, injection box, resin injection, pultrusion | 48 pages, 44 illustrations, 13 tables, 24...
07 Dec 2022
Analysis of the axial melt temperature profile in the injection moulding process and its influence on the moulded part properties in simulation and practice

J. N. Blechmann | Master thesis | Keywords: Simulation, axial melt temperature profile, ultrasonic temperature measurement | 55 pages, 51...
07 Dec 2022
Practical investigation of the influence of cavity geometry on the flow field in injection compression pultrusion

S. K. Konduri | Master thesis | Keywords: Experimental modelling, injection box, resin injection pultrusion | 52 pages, 44 illustrations, 8 tables, 42...
02 May 2022
Dielectric analysis of the curing reaction and gelation during the processing of fast curing epoxy resins

Z. Liu | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Dielectric analysis, PVT measurement, modeling chemical shrinkage | 46 pages, 53 illustrations, 9 tables, 29...
02 May 2022
Numerical investigation of the viscoelastic behavior in fibre-reinforced plastics and its influence on the damage mechanisms under shear cyclic load

A. Singh | Master thesis | Key words: Short-term tensile test, calibration, cyclic load, fibre-reinforced plastic, finite element methods,...
02 May 2022
Investigation of the pressure dependence of the viscosity of plastic melts to improve modeling in injection molding simulation

L. P. H. Diestelhorst | Master thesis | Keywords: Injection molding simulation, pressure dependence of viscosity, viscosity Measurement | 59 pages, 54...
02 May 2022
Examination of Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Components Produced via Large Area Additive Manufacturing in Dependence of Material Modification

M. Kulas | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Component Strength; Large Area Additive Manufacturing; Morphology | 36 pages, 35 illustrations, 7 tables, 49...
02 May 2022
Investigations on the effect of preshearing on the rheometry of rubber

M. Hendriks, T. Graaf | Project work | Keywords: Rubber rheology; pre-shear; viscoelasticity | 41 pages, 30 illustrations, 10 tables, 25 references
02 May 2022
Iterative-analytical design of a rheometric flow channel with biaxial stretching effect based on shear rheological material data

L. A. Frings | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Extensional viscosity; foam extrusion; process integration | 35 pages, 33 illustrations, 12 tables, 38...
02 May 2022
Simulative and experimental analysis of the infrared drying of hygroskopic Plastics

L. Wallrodt, H. Zabelberg | Project work | Keywords: Infrared drying; drying parameters; moisture development | 59 pages, 82 illustrations, 20 tables,...
02 May 2022
Artificial neural network, compensation, genetic algorithm, iterative optimisation, plano-convex lens, reverse engineering,

M. Gao | Keywords: Artificial neural network, compensation, genetic algorithm, iterative optimisation, plano-convex lens, reverse engineering
02 May 2022
Thermoplastic foam injection moulding, packaging applications, wall thickness reduction

P. Gardeick | Keywords: Thermoplastic foam injection moulding, packaging applications, wall thickness reduction | 36 pages, 27 illustrations, 5...
02 May 2022
Simulative analysis of geometry-optimized injection strategies and development of an optimization routine for plastic injection molding

M. T. Schmitz | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Injection velocity profile, melt front velocity, simulation | 35 pages, 34 illustrations, 16 tables, 25...
02 May 2022
Development and validation of a simulation methodology to consider the local anisotropy in the design of TPE-components

E. Kremer | Master thesis | Keywords: Thermoplastic styrene block copolymers, thermoplastic vulcanisates, simulation chain | 55 pages, 44...
02 May 2022
Study of the Influence of Plasticising Parameters on Process Variables and Part Properties in the Injection Molding Process

L. Wallhorn | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Melt temperature profile, mixing, profile of pressure difference | 35 pages, 53 illustrations, 22 tables, 28...
25 Jan 2022
Investigations on the influence of the resin system and the processing parameters on the surface quality of RTM parts

Y. Xu | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Surface quality, shrinkage, resin transfer moulding | 37 pages, 40 illustrations, 4 tables, 32 references
25 Jan 2022
Further development of a flatness measuring stand for the investigation of the causal relationships between the process settings and the flatness quality

P. Ambikaipalan, M. Kulas | Project work | Keywords: Inline monitoring, laser triangulation, flatness | 42 pages, 30 illustrations, 5 tables, 21...
25 Jan 2022
Spectroscopic study on the chemical resistance of plasma-polymerised silicon-based thin films via drop tests with polar and non-polar solutions

M. Schirmer | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Plastic corrosion, protic and aprotic polarity, chemical resistance | 41 pages, 43 illustrations, 5 tables,...
25 Jan 2022
Investigations on the influence of the manufacturing process on surface quality and distortion of RTM parts

W. Xu | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Distortion, micrograph analysis, surface quality | 40 pages, 40 illustrations, 2 tables, 42 references
25 Jan 2022
Quantification of the properties of additively manufactured components and the property changes when manufacturing parameters are varied

N. Linz | Master thesis | Keywords: D-optimal experimental design, photogrammetry, subjective evaluation, tensile specimen | 60 pages, 49...
25 Jan 2022
Study of Process Parameters of the Digital Light Processing (DLP) Technology for improvement of Part Tensile Strength.

A. S. Iyer | Master thesis | Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, process parameters, tensile strength | 48 pages, 28 illustrations, 16 tables, 39...
25 Jan 2022
Investigation and optimization of thermal and material mixing performance of dynamic mixing elements for single screw extruders as function of operating point and mixer geometry

M. M. Reul | Bachelor thesis | Keywords: Dispersion, dynamic mixer, OpenFOAM | 35 pages, 78 illustrations, 7 tables, 46 references
25 Jan 2022

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