{"id":12460,"date":"2026-04-08T13:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/rp\/epform-varmix\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:24:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:24:48","slug":"epform-varmix","status":"publish","type":"cpt_ikv_rp","link":"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/en\/rp\/epform-varmix\/","title":{"rendered":"EPForm &#8211; VarMix"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #single-header-block_dd3f8065dbf91316a3246ab819be4f35 .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide {\n        opacity: 0.4;\n    }\n\n    #single-header-block_dd3f8065dbf91316a3246ab819be4f35 .swiperThumbsNavi .swiper-slide-thumb-active {\n        opacity: 1;\n    }\n<\/style>\n    <section id=\"single-header-block_dd3f8065dbf91316a3246ab819be4f35\" class=\"block-single-header theGridWrapper \">\n        <div class=\"theGrid12\">\n            <div class=\" col-start-2 col-span-10 md:col-start-3  md:col-span-8\">\n                <h2 class=\"font-serif font-semibold text-blue text-sm w-4\/5\">\n                    Increasing production efficiency by making use of plastic mouldability of thermoset moulding compounds                <\/h2>\n                                    <div class=\"mt-base text-blue text-sm font border-l-8  border-blue pl-base my-12 leading-normal \">\n                        This research project (EPForm) aims to explore how the plastic deformability of partially cross-linked thermosets can be purposefully used for post-processing and shape customisation. The main objective is to define a reliable processing window for warm forming and to provide practical guidelines for identifying this window during semi-finished product manufacturing.                     <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project systematically examines the entire process chain \u2013 from material production to component post-processing. The focus lies on fiber-reinforced plastics produced using low-pressure or pultrusion processes\u2014techniques commonly applied by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By applying controlled post-forming, part warpage can be corrected and scrap rates significantly reduced. Additionally, partially cross-linked materials allow for flexible geometries without requiring expensive custom molds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project will deliver validated material models to simulate plastic behavior and provide actionable instructions for implementation in industrial settings. SMEs can use these findings to increase production efficiency, offer customized parts more easily, and respond faster to market demands\u2014all while saving materials and reducing waste. This research contributes to the economic and sustainable advancement of fiber-reinforced plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\" relative flex flex-col gap-2xs mb-xs md:mb-l xl:mb-xl\"><img decoding=\"async\"  class=\" w-full  \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IGF-23299-N-scaled.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IGF-23299-N-748x406.jpg 748w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IGF-23299-N-1536x833.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IGF-23299-N-768x416.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" width=\"1536\" height=\"833\" alt=\"IGF 23299 N\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><span class=\" text-copyright order-3 justify-end text-right w-full  w-full \">&copy; IKV<\/span><figcaption class=\" w-full  text-figcaption justify-end text-right \">Fig. 1: The project will deliver validated material models to simulate plastic behavior of thermoset moulding compounds and provide specific recommendations for implementation in industrial settings.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Project data and funding<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to thank the BMWE for funding the IGF project (funding code 23299 N) and the project partners for their cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project duration: 01.03.2024 &#8211; 28.02.2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Promotion:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"logo-bar-block_a047c166cece232583bfaa13954383e4\" class=\"block-logo-bar py-2xl  clear-both\">\n    <div class=\"theGridWrapper overflow-hidden  \">\n        <div class=\"grid grid-cols-[repeat(auto-fill,minmax(140px,1fr))] gap-base\">\n                            <figure class=\" relative h-full  \"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\"  class=\" object-contain w-full h-full mb-base  \"  src=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BMWE-Logo.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BMWE-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/ikv-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/BMWE-Logo-335x335.png 335w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"BMWE-Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This research project (EPForm) aims to explore how the plastic deformability of partially cross-linked thermosets can be purposefully used for post-processing and shape customisation. 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