Thermo-Physical Lab
Lab full name
Laboratory for the thermo-physical characterization of manufactured polymers
ERC 2nd Level Code
ERC 3rd level Code
Research Activities
The main topics of basic and applied research are related to the technological characterization of polymeric materials, numerical simulation of injection molding processes and the experimental study tensions induced crystallization. Available instruments in the laboratory are a Differential Scanning Calorimetry (Neztsch Pegasus 404 F3), Dilatometer (Netzsch DIL 402C), Rotational Rheometer (HAAKE MARS III) and two workstations for heavy duty computation.
Department
Contact Person
Companies and Institutions
BOSCH
CVIT
GE Oil & Gas
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Facilities
Differential scanning system with double furnace for measuring the thermal properties of polymers and metal powders.
Dilatometer for measuring the thermal expansion properties of polymers and metals.
Modular rheometer with polarized microscope for measuring the rheological properties of polymers.
Services
selection of appropriate materials for applications
mold design of components with complex geometries
resolution of defects and manufacturing problems
process optimization based on potential and application objectives.