Injection Molding
Research focus in the field of injection molding
The Injection Molding Working Group deals with topics in the field of injection molding processing, machine technology, simulation and quality assurance.
In cooperation with machine manufacturers and industrial companies from processing and application, current topics and problems are addressed, in part with public research funding. The core topic is the generation of added value from process data to increase product and process quality. Furthermore, the realistic simulation of processes to determine component properties is an important focus.
The comprehensively equipped laboratory of the chair provides the basis for research projects in the field of anomaly detection, quality prediction, predictive maintenance, etc. and can draw on injection molding systems with different drive concepts and degrees of automation.
Further details on our current research projects can be found in the corresponding detailed descriptions.
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Current Research Topics
Experimental investigation and use of a CFD-based multiphase simulation in injection moulding
Virtual identification of critical part areas, which are in the microscopic range, is only possible to an extremely limited extent with the 3D injection molding simulation software currently available on the market.
Quality prediction and control during injection molding
Development of a holistic system that performs all necessary steps for an accurate forecast in an automated manner. This system is intended to create the basis for autonomous quality control within the framework of Industry 4.0.
Additively manufactured hot runner manifolds
Automated design and optimization of additively manufactured hot runner manifolds for multi-cavity moulds in injection moulding.
Reinforcement learning for the automated optimization of an injection moulding process
Development of a reinforcement learning approach for the autonomous detection and optimization of quality-relevant process parameters of the injection moulding process during production.
Optimization of process networks to increase resource efficiency
Development of a real-time capable inline filling simulation for active control of the injection moulding and die-casting processes, which is linked to a continuous virtualized mapping of the manufacturing processes from the material/semi-finished product to the finished hybrid lightweight structure.