Project duration: 2025-01-01 - 2027-12-31

Simulation and validation of (surface) quality characteristics of large-area lightweight components in injection molding with gas-loaded plastic melts

The aim of the project is to reduce the energy consumption in the thermoplastic foam injection molding by replacing energy-intensive variothermy with the use of novel coating strategies. Werkstofftechnik Energieeffizienz Produkte und Produktion Produktionstechnik Prozesstechnik Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Spritzguss Spritzgussverfahren Werkstofftechnik und Materialwissenschaft

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Project duration: 2024-04-01 - 2026-06-30

Investigation of powder-bed-based melting of injection mold inserts with a focus on innovative cooling geometries, new simulation approaches and novel post-processing methods for the targeted adjustment of molded part properties in optical injection molding

The aim of the project is to investigate the powder-bed-based melting of injection mold inserts with a focus on innovative cooling channel geometries, simulation approaches and post-processing methods for adjusting molded part properties. Werkstofftechnik Produkte und Produktion Prozesstechnik Prozess- und Verfahrenstechnik Werkstofftechnik und Materialwissenschaft

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Project duration: 2019-09-01 - 2022-12-31

ReProOrgano: Process development for recycling organosheet offcuts with direct implementation in the hybrid component manufacturing process with additional evaluation

As part of the project, a suitable process is to be developed to implement offcuts as injection molding components in the hybrid component process. The aim is to achieve a closed cycle with high added value. Werkstofftechnik Kunststofftechnik Leichtbau Spritzguss

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