Bachelor thesis or master thesis
© IKVTopic of the work:
Modern plastics processing is facing the challenge of an increasing shortage of skilled workers and the associated loss of implicit process knowledge. Since the resulting process behavior and the final component quality are determined by a complex interplay of material properties, tool geometry and machine dynamics, a direct transfer of setting parameters within heterogeneous machine parks is not easily possible. The conventional, often iterative determination of adequate machine parameters is based heavily on the empirical knowledge of the machine operator, which can lead to longer set-up times and quality fluctuations. In order to compensate for these machine- and person-specific influences on process quality, process transfer requires the development of intelligent, model-based transfer strategies.
The work is related to this research project:
The studies on the influence of machines on process transfer in injection molding are being carried out as part of the Internet of Production Cluster of Excellence. The project focuses primarily on the transfer of different processes (e.g. machine, material, mold) and the development of intelligent models for process transfer. The influences investigated and models developed within the project make it possible to shorten process set-up times and secure knowledge in the models developed.
Objective:
The aim of your work is the systematic investigation of the influence of different injection molding machines on the process properties, such as cavity pressure and injection pressure. To this end, machine settings are varied and the test plan is carried out on different injection molding machines.
Your task:
| For a Bachelor's thesis, you will work on the following tasks | For a Master's thesis, you will work on the following tasks |
| Familiarization with the topics of transfer learning and process transfer in injection moulding | Familiarization with the topics of transfer learning and process transfer in injection moulding |
| Conceptualization and planning of suitable experimental designs | Conceptualization and planning of suitable experimental designs |
| Analysis of the process data for the influence of the machine properties | Analysis of the process data for the influence of the machine properties |
| Development of a model for process transfer incl. Validation |
Your profile:
- Technical or scientific degree (e.g. general mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, specializing in mechanical engineering, automation technology, CES, simulation sciences)
- Enthusiasm for practical work on the machine
- Previous experience in injection molding is helpful
- Independent, conscientious and team-oriented way of working
These are your benefits:
- Co-design of current research projects
- Individual coordination of tasks and time frame
- Experimental work on industrial plants
- Fast processing, direct contact for questions during processing
- Varied mixture of research, experimental work and analytics (design, simulation, …)
- Immediate start possible
If you are interested in writing your thesis at IKV and in this task, please get in touch with me. We agree on the exact scope of content and schedule individually.