Additively manufactured tool components with functionally and locally graded material transitions and thermal conductivity properties for resource-efficient tool temperature control (FGMTemp)
Research topic
Optimization of temperature management in the injection mold through functionally graded materials (FGM)
Results
- Determining FGM profiles based on simulations and process requirements in injection molding
- Tool development, design and simulation taking into account the requirements of the LPA process.
- Feasibility study for tool temperature control using FGM, process recommendations for the LPA and the injection molding process
- Optimization of temperature management by shortening the cycle time, preventing hot spots and distortion in the component
Participating institutions and contact details
- Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Roth
E-Mail: s.roth(at)hs-sm.de - Kiel University of Applied Sciences
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Mattes
E-Mail: alexander.mattes@fh-kiel.de
Third-party funding providers
- DLR - German Aerospace Center
- BMWK - Federal Ministry for Economics and Climate Protection