Project Q-Schaum
Object of research
The aim of the project is to develop a simple test method for evaluating a foamed component during production so that subsequent rejects can be minimised.
- Development of a test method based on vibration excitation to map the cell quality.
- Determination of the foaming condition over the wall thickness and the entire component.
- Early detection of faulty components.
- Demonstrate suitability in industrial production.
Results
- Development of demonstrators
- Investigating the parameter influences on the foam structure
- Characterise and qualify foam structure with selected sensors and adapted measurement technology
- Providing proof of function
- Analysing simple and complex foamed plastic components
Participating organisations and contact details
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Production Engineering/Tool Design
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Seul
www.angewandte-kunststofftechnik.de
Non-profit KIMW-Forschungs-GmbH
58507 Lüdenscheid
Formconsult Werkzeug GmbH & Co. KG
98574 Schmalkalden
DYNATEC Gesellschaft für CAE und Dynamik GmbH
38112 Braunschweig
Kunststofftechnik KRUG GmbH
35236 Breidenbach
Third-party funder
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWi)
Additional information
- Duration: 01.01.2021 – 31.12.2022 (24 Month)
- Funding amount: 220.000 €
- pdf (german): Q-Schaum - Analyse von Messdaten zur Bestimmung von Schaumstrukturen in geschäumten Kunststoffprodukten und Entwicklung einer automatisierten Auswerteplattform
