Research Lab Work or Project Work
© IKVTopic of the Work:
The distortion of injection molded parts is largely determined by the cooling process. Inhomogeneous cooling can lead to increased distortion. In order to improve the temperature homogeneity of the plastic during cooling, ceramic heating layers were developed in the special research area “Precision from the Melt”, which enable highly dynamic and precise control of the mold surface temperature during the injection molding process. The aim of the work is to test this innovative technology in realistic injection molded parts. This includes both the execution and evaluation of injection molding tests.
The work is related to following Research Project:
The work is part of the Collaborative Research Center SFB 1120, which deals with the improvement of component precision in various production processes. As this is interdisciplinary research, it may be possible to gain experience beyond plastics processing during the work.
Your Tasks:
| For research laboratory work | For project work |
| Carrying out injection molding tests for the production of test specimens | Carrying out injection molding tests for the production of test specimens |
| Deformation measurements on manufactured specimens | Deformation measurements on manufactured specimens |
| Comparison of different material types | Optimization of control for heating layers |
| Comparison of different material types |
Your Benefits:
- Work in a young, motivated team
- Independent work with intensive support
- Co-design of current research projects
- Individual coordination of tasks and time frame
- Experimental work on industrial plants
- Varied mix of research, experimental work and analytics
Your Profile:
- Interest in process simulations
- Ideally already experience in plastic injection molding
- High level of initiative and willingness to learn
Preferred degree programs
- Mechanical engineering / industrial engineering, specialising in mechanical engineering
- General mechanical engineering
- Computational Engineering Science (CES)
- Simulation Sciences
- Applied Polymer Sciences
Get in touch with me if this topic appeals to you. We will be happy to discuss the scope and schedule of the course in person and adapt it to your individual needs.