Master Thesis : »Modeling of heating processes for mono-material sandwich panels«

At the Fraunhofer IPT in Aachen, we work with more than 530 employees every day to make the production of the future more digital, more flexible and more sustainable. In the group »«, we design and construct various prototype machines for laser-based and laser-assisted processes.

Within the scope of your thesis, you will develop the laser-assisted heating processes for recyclable mono-material sandwich panels (MMSP). A numerical model will be developed to describe the transient temperature change along the thickness direction of MMSP during the heating process, in which both laser and IR radiation are used to heat the surface layers and foam core of MMSP to different temperatures. This increases the formability of the MMSP without causing the foam structure in the core to collapse. The model is experimentally validated by a real heating process of MMSP with temperature measurement at several locations. The model validation experiment is developed and carried out for this purpose. In addition, a virtual parameter study is carried out based on the process model in order to investigate the influence of process parameters on the temperature distribution. Based on the parameter study, a model-based control system for MMSP heating is developed.

What you will do

• Getting familiar of the process model for the heating process of MMSP
• Experimental model validation
• Model-based parameter study
• Development of process control

What you bring to the table

What you can expect

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

For any further information on this position please contact :

Teng Chen M. Sc.

Research assistant »Laser System and Heating Technology«

Phone : +49 241 8904-473

Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT

Requisition Number : 76253                Application Deadline :