Research laboratory or project work
Injection molding is the most economical process for manufacturing complex plastic components. The components can only be produced with a high degree of dimensional accuracy if the temperature control of the injection mould is precisely designed. Nowadays, the cooling channel systems in the mold are mainly designed manually and are often not sufficient to adapt the temperature control to the complex geometry of the component. The local application of thermal insulation layers can specifically adjust the cooling rates. The entire heat balance of the mold and the cooling of the moulded part must be considered.
Automated readout methods at the Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) enable the necessary position and layer thickness to be determined simulatively. The Institute of Surface Technology (IOT) produces the coatings on the tool surface.
© IKVThe work is related to this research project:
In this sub-project of a special research area, an algorithm is being researched that automatically calculates the optimum cooling of molded parts in the injection mould. This is intended to compensate for part distortion during injection moulding and enable greater part precision.
These could be your tasks
| For research laboratory work: For project work: |
| Construction of a tool insert Calibration of the design methodology for placing the insulation layers |
| Production of components on the injection molding machine with conventional and coated mould inserts Design of a mould insert |
| Measurement of the molded part geometry with optical or tactile measuring systems Simulative validation of the insulation layers |
| Production of components on the injection molding machine with conventional and coated mould inserts |
| Measurement of the molded part geometry with optical or tactile measuring systems |
These are your benefits:
- Working with the latest industrial plant technology
- Getting to know the highly automated injection moulding process
- Work in a young, motivated team
- Independent work with intensive support
- Co-design of current research projects
- Individual coordination of tasks and time frame
- Fast processing
- Varied mix of experimental work and analytics
- Immediate start possible
Your profile:
- You are a student of mechanical engineering / industrial engineering specializing in mechanical engineering, materials science, environmental engineering, applied polymer science
- Interest in working independently and flexibly in a motivated team
- Interest in experimental work
We would be delighted if you would like to work with us in this interesting and promising field of research!