UROP Project

Preform-Winding

Contact

Name

Jan Müller

Program Director UROP

Telephone

workPhone
+49 241 80-90299

E-Mail

Key Info

Basic Information

Project Offer-Number:
1000
Category:
UROP International
Field:
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty:
4
Organisation unit:
Institute of Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and the Skilled Crafts at RWTH Aachen University
Language Skills:
English, German (not necessary)
Professor:
Prof. Dr. Hopmann

MoveOn

Preforming is an essential step in producing a Resin Transfer molding part. Conventional preforming methods result in a lot of restrictions in fiber orientation and scrap material. Therefore, IKV develops a new preforming method based on the filament winding process, which offers high automation in combination with almost no restrictions regarding the fiber orientation. Focus of the investigation is the development of a suitable winding frame, automated winding program generation and process optimization regarding higher production speeds.

Task

Your task could include: Process analysis and optimization, Shape calculation for drapable preforms and experimental verification, Winding of a multi-material preform (Carbon- and glass fiber)

Requirements

First experiences in composite processing beneficial