in the screw antechamber
Subject of the thesis:
Increasing the energy efficiency of modern injection molding machines requires precise knowledge of the temperature distribution in the melt. Currently, temperature fluctuations of up to 30°C are observed within the plasticized melt. This effect is inadequately accounted for in the dosing control of the machines, which affects the quality of the components and leads to increased energy consumption.
© IKVThe thesis is related to this research project:
As part of a public research project (DFG OptiPlast), an energy-efficient optimization of the dosing phase in the injection molding cycle is planned. To analyze the dosing process and identify appropriate metrics, machine parameters must be read. For this purpose, the development of a measuring nozzle is planned, which will provide the necessary melt data on temperature and pressure.
Objective:
To improve energy efficiency and achieve higher component quality, this thesis aims to develop and validate a measuring nozzle for an injection molding machine. Various measuring instruments, such as thermocouples or a melt state sensor, are potential options for the measurement technology. These instruments should be considered during the design of the nozzle and later provide insights into the melt temperature distribution as well as the wavelength-dependent absorption of the melt in the screw antechamber.
These could be your tasks:
- For a Bachelor’s thesis:
- Conducting a literature review
- Selecting suitable sensors
- Development and design of the measuring nozzle
- For a Master’s thesis:
- Conducting a literature and market research
- Sensor selection, development, and design of a measuring nozzle
- Installation of the measurement sensors and validation of the collected data
Your profile:
- Technical or scientific degree (mechanical engineering, materials science, etc.)
- Independent, structured, and responsible work style
- Previous experience in component design
- Enjoy practical work
If you’re looking for a hands-on thesis (PA/BA/MA) and would like to support our team in working on the research project, feel free to reach out to me! We will coordinate the specific content and schedule individually. I look forward to hearing from you.